MAE3401 Aerodynamics 2
Faculty of Engineering
MAE3401 Aerodynamics 2 is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs MAE2402 and MAE2404 and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 4 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before MAE3401
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After MAE3401
2 units list MAE3401 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: And 12 credit points of engineering study at level two
Overview
This unit develops further your physical understanding and analytical skills by including compressibility effects and the viscous nature of aerodynamic flows and translates that into the ability to formulate, analyse and solve very general aerodynamic problems. It covers control volume analysis of steady, one-dimensional, linear and nonlinear compressible flows. Nozzle flows. Steady, supersonic, two-dimensional linear and nonlinear flows. Linearised compressible subsonic and supersonic flow. Introduction to transonic and hypersonic flow. Control volume analysis of viscous incompressible flow, boundary layer flow and free shear flows like jets and wakes, including momentum integral analysis, similarity analysis and similarity solutions of these equations as they pertain to wall-bounded and free shear flows. Application of this knowledge to simple design problems.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Take-home testsThreshold hurdle15%
- QuizThreshold hurdle10%
- Assignment/laboratoryThreshold hurdle15%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Formulate the equations governing compressible airflow, normal and oblique shocks and expansion fans using control volume analysis and the fundamental thermodynamic properties of gases
- 2
Apply the quasi-1D approximation principle to design supersonic nozzles (e.g. rocket propulsion), wind tunnels and diffusers.
- 3
Determine lift and drag on supersonic aerofoils using non-linear methods or linearised approximations as appropriate.
- 4
Determine the governing equations for viscous boundary layer flows, and apply these equations to calculate the drag due to skin friction in laminar and turbulent boundary-layer flows.
- 5
Determine engineering solutions for the aerodynamics of flight vehicles by synthesis of incompressible, compressible, inviscid and viscous flow theories
Workload and teaching
- Assessments12 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Practical activities22 hours
- Laboratories20 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of 3-6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6-9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.
Course content is delivered using online recorded lectures and/or with additional on-campus or online discussion/lecture. Practical classes will be on campus and/or on-line/remotely operated.
Where it fits
MAE3401 is part of 1 area of study in the 2021 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Professor Julio Soria
- Unit Coordinators
- Professor Julio Soria
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MAE3401?
You need MAE2402 and MAE2404 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after MAE3401?
MAE3401 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including MAE3405 and MAE4965. Those lead on to 4 units in all.
When is MAE3401 offered?
In 2021, MAE3401 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is MAE3401?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MAE3401 have an exam?
No. MAE3401 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include MAE3401?
MAE3401 is part of Aerospace engineering.