MAE4411 Aircraft structures 2
Faculty of Engineering
MAE4411 Aircraft structures 2 is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Engineering, offered in 2021 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs MAE2401.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2021
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 6 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
The 2027 handbook has no page for MAE4411. This is its 2021 entry, the latest one.
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Requisites
Before MAE4411
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After MAE4411
No unit lists MAE4411 as a prerequisite in the 2021 handbook.
Overview
This unit provides you with the necessary skills and knowledge in solid mechanics to confidently analyse and design engineering components and structures with particular reference to the aerospace industry. Each part of the unit contrasts theory and practical application in order to impart a practical appreciation of the knowledge gained. The role of approximate methods of analysis and their interaction with practical situations is highlighted. Constant use is made of real-life problems from the aerospace industry.
Offerings in 2021
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Practice class assignmentsThreshold hurdle10%
- Class test 1Threshold hurdle10%
- Augmented reality laboratory 1Threshold hurdle5%
- Class test 2Threshold hurdle10%
- Augmented reality laboratory 2Threshold hurdle5%
- Final assessmentThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe the relevance of strength and stiffness aspects of aircraft structures and components, including stressed skin construction.
- 2
Select appropriate modelling tools and analytical methodologies to analyse structural aerospace problems.
- 3
Address the interaction between, often conflicting, requirements in the design of airframes i.e. aerodynamics, avionics and propulsion.
- 4
Interpret and translate real-world forces into abstract form for engineering modelling of airframes.
- 5
Manage the relationship between analytical methodologies and real-world aircraft design.
- 6
Design original solutions to new engineering problems in the aerospace industry.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Laboratories24 hours
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
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.
Learning resources
Technology resources
Computer with good internet access for:
- Lecture and practice class assignment discussions
- Augmented reality learning and engagement facilities
- Software or apps (online or installed) to generate outputs in .docx or .doc, .xls or .xlsx, .jpg or .jpeg and PDF formats
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Tuck Ng
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Tuck Ng
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for MAE4411?
You need MAE2401 before you enrol.
When is MAE4411 offered?
In 2021, MAE4411 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is MAE4411?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does MAE4411 have an exam?
No. MAE4411 has 6 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 4
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Engineering
- Organisational unit
- Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Available
- Handbook years
- 20202021