APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

B. Tech. Syllabus

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 Table of Contents
Code Subject Page
MA 101 Calculus 04
PH 100 Engineering Physics 08
CY 100 Engineering Chemistry 11
BE 100 Engineering Mechanics 13
BE 110 Engineering Graphics 15
BE 101-01 Introduction to Civil Engineering 19
BE 101-02 Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Sciences 21
BE 101-03 Introduction to Electrical Engineering 24
BE 101-04 Introduction to Electronics Engineering 27
BE 101-05 Introduction to Computing and Problem Solving 29
BE 101-06 Introduction to Chemical Engineering 33
BE 103 Introduction to Sustainable Engineering 35
CE 100 Basics of Civil Engineering 38
ME 100 Basics of Mechanical Engineering 41
EE 100 Basics of Electrical Engineering 43
EC 100 Basics of Electronics Engineering 46
MA102 Differential Equations 49
BE 102 Design and Engineering 52
PH 110 Engineering Physics Lab 56
CY 110 Engineering Chemistry Lab 58
CE 110 Civil Engineering Workshop 59
ME 110 Mechanical Engineering Workshop 61
EE 110 Electrical Engineering Workshop 62
EC 110 Electronics Engineering Workshop 63
CS 110 Computer Science Workshop 65
CH 110 Chemical Engineering Workshop 67
CS 100 Computer Programming 68
CS 120 Computer Programming Lab 70

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 COURSE NO. COURSE NAME CREDITS YEAR OF
INTRODUCTION

MA 101 CALCULUS 4 2016

Course Objectives

In this course the students are introduced to some basic tools in Mathematics which are useful in
modelling and analysing physical phenomena involving continuous changes of variables or
parameters. The differential and integral calculus of functions of one or more variables and of
vector functions taught in this course have applications across all branches of engineering. This
course will also provide basic training in plotting and visualising graphs of functions and
intuitively understanding their properties using appropriate software packages.

Syllabus

Single Variable Calculus and Infinite series, Functions of more than one variable, Partial
derivatives and its applications, Calculus of vector valued functions, Multiple Integrals.

Expected outcome

At the end of the course the student will be able to (i) check convergence of infinite series (ii) find
maxima and minima of functions two variables (iii) find area and volume using multiple integrals
(iv) apply calculus of vector valued functions in physical applications and (v) visualize graphs
and surfaces using software or otherwise.

Text Books

(1)Anton, Bivens, Davis: Calculus, John Wiley and Sons, 10thed

(2)Thomas Jr., G. B., Weir, M. D. and Hass, J. R., Thomas’ Calculus, Pearson

References:

1. Sengar and Singh, Advanced Calculus, Cengage Learning, Ist Edition

2. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, Wiley India edition, 10thed.

3. B. S. Grewal, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi.

4. N. P. Bali, Manish Goyal, Engineering Mathematics, Lakshmy Publications

5. D. W. Jordan, P Smith. Mathematical Techniques, Oxford University Press, 4th

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 Edition.

6. A C Srivastava, P K Srivasthava, Engineering Mathematics Vol 1. PHI Learning

Private Limited, New Delhi.

COURSE NO: MA101 L-T-P:3-1-0

COURSE NAME: CALCULUS CREDITS:4

MODULE CONTENT HRS END SEM.

MARK %

Single Variable Calculus and Infinite series

(Book I –sec 9.3,9.5,9.6,9.8)

Basic ideas of infinite series and convergence -

.Geometric series- Harmonic series-Convergence
tests-comparison, ratio, root tests (without
proof). Alternating series- Leibnitz Test-
Absolute convergence, Maclaurins series-Taylor
I series - radius of convergence. 9 15%

(For practice and submission as assignment only:

Sketching, plotting and interpretation of

hyperbolic functions using suitable software.
Demonstration of convergence of series
bysoftware packages)

Partial derivatives and its applications(Book I

–sec. 13.3 to 13.5 and 13.8)

Partial derivatives–Partial derivatives of

functions of more than two variables - higher 5
order partial derivatives - differentiability,
differentials and local linearity -
II 15%
The chain rule – Maxima and Minima of
functions of two variables - extreme value 4
theorem (without proof)-relative extrema .

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 FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Calculus of vector valued functions(Book I-

12.1,12.2,12.4&12.6,13.6 &13.7)

Introduction to vector valued functions-

parametric curves in 3-space

Limits and continuity – derivatives - tangent

lines – derivative of dot and cross product- 3
definite integrals of vector valued functions-

unit tangent-normal- velocity-acceleration and

III speed–Normal and tangential components of 3
acceleration.
15%
Directional derivatives and gradients-tangent
3
planes and normal vectors

(For practice and submission as assignment only:

Graphing parametric curves and surfaces using
software packages )

Multiple integrals

(Book I-sec. 14.1, 14.2, 14.3, 14.5)

Double integrals- Evaluation of double integrals 4

– Double integrals in non-rectangular
coordinates- reversing the order of integration-
IV Area calculated as a double integral- 2 15%

Triple integrals(Cartesian co ordinates only)- 2

volume calculated as a triple integral- 2

(applications of results only)

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Topics in vector calculus

(Book I-15.1, 15.2, 15.3)

Vector and scalar fields- Gradient fields – 2

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 conservative fields and potential functions – 2

divergence and curl - the  operator - the 2 20%

V Laplacian  2 ,

Line integrals - work as a line integral- 2

independence of path-conservative vector field – 2

(For practice and submission as assignment only:

graphical representation of vector fields using
software packages)

Topics in vector calculus (continued)

(Book I sec., 15.4, 15.5, 15.7, 15.8)

Green’s Theorem (without proof- only for 2

simply connected region in plane),

surface integrals –
2
Divergence Theorem (without proof for
VI evaluating surface integrals) , 3 20%

Stokes’ Theorem (without proof for evaluating 3

line integrals)

(All the above theorems are to be taught in

regions in the rectangular co ordinate system
only)

END SEMESTER EXAM

Open source software packages such as gnuplot, maxima, scilab ,geogebra or R may be used as
appropriate for practice and assignment problems.

TUTORIALS: Tutorials can be ideally conducted by dividing each class in to three groups. Prepare
necessary materials from each module that are to be taught using computer. Use it uniformly to every
class.

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Electrochemical series and its applications.(Numericals) 1
Nernst equation - Derivation, application & numericals 2
Potentiometric titration - Acid-base and redox titration 2
Lithium ion cell and Fuel cell. 1
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
III Instrumental Methods: Thermal analysis - Principle, instrumentation and
3
applications of TGA and DTA.
Chromatographic methods - Basic principles, column, TLC. Instrumentation 15%
4
and principles of GC and HPLC.
Conductivity - Measurement of conductivity 1
IV Chemistry of Engineering Materials: Copolymers - BS, ABS - Structure and
1
Properties.
Conducting Polymers - Polyaniline, Polypyrrole - Preparation, Structure and
2
Properties.
OLED – An introduction 1
Advanced Polymers – Kevlar, Polybutadiene rubber and silicone rubber: 15%
2
Preparation, Structure and Properties.
Nanomaterials – Definition, Classification, chemical methods of preparation
2
- hydrolysis and reduction
Properties and Applications – Carbon Nano Tubes and fullerenes. 1
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
V Fuels and Lubricants: Fuels - Calorific Value, HCV and LCV -
Determination of calorific value of a solid and liquid fuel by Bomb 3
calorimeter - Dulongs formula and Numericals.
Liquid fuel - Petrol and Diesel - Octane number & Cetane number 1
Biodiesel - Natural gas. 2 20%
Lubricant - Introduction, solid, semisolid and liquid lubricants. 1
Properties of lubricants - Viscosity Index, Flash point, Fire point, Cloud
2
point, Pour point and Aniline point.
VI Water Technology: Types of hardness, Units of hardness, Estimation of
3
Hardness – EDTA method. Numericals based on the above
Water softening methods - Ion exchange process - Principle. Polymer ion
2
exchange. 20%
Reverse Osmosis - Disinfection method by chlorination and UV 1
Dissolved oxygen, BOD and COD. 2
Sewage water Treatment - Trickling Filter and UASB process. 1
END SEMESTER EXAM

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 Course No: Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
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BE110 ENGINEERING GRAPHICS 1-1-3-3 2016

∗As this course is practical oriented, the evaluation is different from other lecture based courses.

Points to note:

(1) End semester examination will be for 50 marks and of 3 hour duration.

(2) End semester exam will include all modules except Module IV.

(3) 100 marks are allotted for internal evaluation: first internal exam 40 marks, second internal exam 40
marks(CAD Lab Practice) and class exercises 20 marks.

(4) The first internal exam will be based on modules I and II and the second internal exam will be a
practical exam in CAD based on Module IV alone. Second internal exam may be conducted at the
end of the semester.

Course Objectives

To enable the student to effectively communicate basic designs through graphical representations as
per standards.

Syllabus

Introduction to Engineering Graphics; Orthographic projections of lines and solids, Isometric

projection, Freehand sketching, Introduction to CAD, Sections of solids, Development of surfaces,
Perspective projection.

Expected outcome

Upon successful completion of this course, the student would have accomplished the following
abilities and skills:
1. Fundamental Engineering Drawing Standards.

2. Dimensioning and preparation of neat drawings and drawing sheets.

3. Interpretation of engineering drawings

4. The features of CAD software

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References Books:

  Agrawal, B. and Agrawal, C. M., Engineering Drawing, Tata McGraw Hill Publishers 

  Anilkumar, K. N., Engineering Graphics, Adhyuth Narayan Publishers 

  Benjamin, J., Engineering Graphics, Pentex Publishers 

 Bhatt, N., D., Engineering Drawing, Charotar Publishing House Pvt Ltd. 


  Duff, J. M. and Ross, W. A., Engineering Design and Visualization, Cengage Learning, 2009 

 John, K. C., Engineering Graphics, Prentice Hall India Publishers 

 Kirstie Plantenberg, Engineering Graphics Essentials with AutoCAD 2016 Instruction, 4th Ed.,
SDC Publications

 Kulkarni, D. M., Rastogi, A. P. and Sarkar, A. K., Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD, PHI
 2009 

  Luzadder, W. J. and Duff, J. M., Fundamentals of Engineering Drawing, PHI 1993 

 Parthasarathy, N. S., and Murali, V., Engineering Drawing, Oxford University Press 
  Varghese, P. I., Engineering Graphics, V I P Publishers 

 Venugopal, K., Engineering Drawing & Graphics, New Age International Publishers 
Course Plan

Module Contents Hours Sem. Exam Marks

6 exercises

Introduction to Engineering Graphics: Need for engineering

drawing.
I 14 20%
Drawing instruments; BIS code of practice for general
engineering drawing.

Orthographic projections of points and lines:-Projections of

points in different quadrants; Projections of straight lines
inclined to one of the reference planes, straight lines
inclined to both the planes; True length and inclination of
lines with reference planes; Traces of lines.

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 12 exercises

Orthographic projections of solids:-Projections of simple

solids* in simple positions, projections of solids with axis
II 11 20%
inclined to one of the reference planes and axis inclined to
both the reference planes.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

12 exercises

Isometric Projections:-Isometric projections and views of

plane figures simple* and truncated simple* solids in simple
position including sphere and hemisphere and their
III combinations. 09 20%

Freehand sketching: Freehand sketching of real objects,

conversion of pictorial views into orthographic views and
vice versa.

6 exercises

Introduction to Computer Aided Drafting - familiarizing

various coordinate systems and commands used in any
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standard drafting software - drawing of lines, circle,
polygon, arc, ellipse, etc. Creating 2D drawings. (Additional
Transformations: move, copy, rotate, scale, mirror, offset hours are
IV and array, trim, extend, fillet, chamfer. Dimensioning and allotted in Internal
text editing. Exercises on basic drafting principles, to create U slot for
technical drawings. Creation of orthographic views of CAD
simple solids from pictorial views. Creation of isometric practice)
views of simple solids from orthographic views. Solid
modelling and sectioning of solids, extraction of 2D
drawings from solid models. (For internal examination only,
not for University Examination).

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM (to be conducted only after finishing CAD Practice.)

9 exercises

Sections and developments of solids: - Sections of simple*

solids in simple vertical positions with section plane
V 12 20%
inclined to one of the reference planes - True shapes of
sections. Developments of surfaces of these solids.

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 6 exercises

VI Intersection of surfaces: - Intersection of prism in prism and

cylinder in cylinder - axis bisecting at right angles only.
09 20%
Perspective projections: - perspective projections of simple*
solids.

*Triangular, square, pentagonal and hexagonal prisms, pyramids, cones and

cylinders.

END SEMESTER EXAM

Note:
1. First angle projection is to be followed.
2. CAD Practice is mandatory and shall be conducted in the time slot allotted for U
slot in addition to 15 hours allotted for Module IV

Question Paper Pattern: Question Paper shall contain eight questions of 10 marks each out of which
five questions are to be answered as explained below. The duration of examination is 3 hours.

Part A: Three questions from Modules I & II out of which two are to be answered.
Part B: Five questions from Modules III, V & VI out of which three are to be answered.
The questions are to be answered in A4 size booklet containing grid/plain sheets supplied by the
university. Drawing sheets are not needed.
The evaluation of answers shall be based on the correctness of solution, judging the knowledge of
student in concepts and principles of Engineering Graphics. Accuracy and neatness shall not be criteria
for evaluation.

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Course No: Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

BE101-02 INTRODUCTION TO MECHANICAL 2-1-0-3 2016

ENGINEERING SCIENCES

Course Objectives
1. To introduce different disciplines of Mechanical Engineering
2. To kindle interest in Mechanical Engineering
3. To impart basic mechanical engineering principles
Syllabus
Thermodynamics & Power sources, Thermal Engineering, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning,
Automobile & Aeronautical Engineering, Engineering Materials and manufacturing.
Expected Outcome

At the end of the course, the students will have exposed to the different areas of Mechanical
Engineering; gained idea about nature, scope and applications of Mechanical Engineering principles.

References Books:
  Dossat, R. J., Principles of Refrigeration, PHI 
  Heywood, J., Internal Combustion Engine Fundamentals, McGraw Hill Publishers 
  Holman, J. P., Thermodynamics, McGraw Hill Co. 
 Jain, K. K. and Asthana, R. B., Automobile Engineering, TTTI Bhopal
 Jonathan Wickert, Introduction to Mechanical Engineering, Cengage Learning

 Kalpakjian, S. and Schmid, S. R., Manufacturing Processes for Engineering
 Materials, Pearson education 
  Maines, R., Landmarks in Mechanical Engineering, ASME 
  Peng, W. W., Principles of Turbomachinery, John Wiley & Sons 
 Pita, E. G., Air Conditioning Principles & Systems, PHI. 

 Spalding, D. B. and Cole, E. H., Engineering Thermodynamics, ELBS & Edward
 Arnold (Pub) Ltd. 
  Stone, R. and Ball, T. K., Automotive Engineering Fundamentals, SAE International 
 Sutton, G. P. and Ross, D. M., Rocket Propulsion Elements, John Wiley & Sons 

 Von Karman, T., Aerodynamics: Selected Topics in the Light of Their
 Historical Development, Courier Corporation 
 Online course on Refrigeration & Air conditioning, IIT Kharagpur www.nptel.ac.in 

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

BE101-03 INTRODUCTION TO 2-1-0-3 2016

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

Course Objective
The objective of this course is to set a firm and solid foundation in Electrical Engineering with strong
analytical skills and conceptual understanding of basic laws and analysis methods in electrical and
magnetic circuits.

Syllabus

Fundamental Concepts of Circuit Elements and Circuit variables, Real and Ideal independent voltage
and current sources, V-I relations; Basic Circuit Laws, Analysis of resistive circuits, Magnetic
Circuits, Electromagnetic Induction; Alternating current fundamentals, Phasor Concepts, Complex
representation, Phasor analysis of RL, RC, RLC circuit, admittances; Complex Power, Resonance in
series and parallel circuits; Three-phase systems, analysis of balanced and unbalanced star and delta
connected loads.

Expected outcome

The course will enable students to learn advanced topics in Electrical Engineering

References Books:

  Bhattacharya, S. K., Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Pearson 

  Bird, J., Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology, Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 

 Edminister, J., Electric Circuits, Schaum's Outline Series, Tata McGraw Hill 

 Hayt, W. H., Kemmerly, J. E., and Durbin, S. M., Engineering Circuit Analysis,
 Tata McGraw Hill 

  Hughes, Electrical and Electronic Technology, Pearson Education 

 Parker and Smith, Problems in Electrical Engineering, CBS Publishers and Distributors 

 Sudhakar and Syam Mohan, Circuits and Networks Analysis and Synthesis, Tata
 McGraw Hill 

 Suresh Kumar, K. S, Electric Circuits and Networks, Pearson Education 

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 Course Plan

Module Contents Hours Sem. Exam. Marks

Fundamental Concepts of Circuit Elements and

Circuit variables: Electromotive force, potential
and voltage. Resistors, Capacitors 1

Inductors- terminal V-I relations

Electromagnetic Induction: Faraday’s laws,

I Lenz’s law, statically and dynamically induced 15%
2
EMF, self and mutual inductance, coupling
coefficient-energy stored in inductance

Real and Ideal independent voltage and current

1
sources, V-I relations. Passive sign convention

Numerical Problems (Module I) 2

Basic Circuit Laws: Kirchhoff's current and

voltage laws, analysis of resistive circuits-mesh 2
analysis –super mesh analysis
II 15%
Node analysis-super node analysis, star delta
2
transformation

Numerical problems (Module II) 2

FIRST INTERNAL EXAMINATION

Magnetic Circuits: Magneto motive force, flux,

reluctance, permeability -comparison of electric
2
and magnetic circuits, analysis of series
magnetic circuits
III 15%
Parallel magnetic circuits, magnetic circuits
2
with air-gaps.

Numerical problems (Module III) 2

Alternating current fundamentals:-Generation

of Alternating voltages-waveforms, Frequency,
IV Period, RMS and average values, peak factor 3
and form factor of periodic waveforms (pure 15%
sinusoidal) and composite waveforms

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 Phasor Concepts, Complex representation
(exponential, polar and rectangular forms) of
sinusoidal voltages and currents phasor 2
diagrams

Complex impedance - series and parallel

impedances and admittances, Phasor analysis 2
of RL, RC, RLC circuits

Numerical problems. (Module IV) 2

SECOND INTERNAL EXAMINATION

Complex Power : Concept of Power factor:

1
active , reactive and apparent power

Resonance in series and parallel circuits 2

V 20%
Energy, bandwidth and quality factor, variation
of impedance and admittance in series and 2
parallel resonant circuits

Numerical problems (Module V) 2

Three phase systems: Star and delta

connections, three-phase three wire and three- 2
phase four-wire systems

Analysis of balanced and unbalanced star and

2
VI delta connected loads 20%
Power in three-phase circuits. Active and
Reactive power measurement by one, two, and 2
three wattmeter methods

Numerical problems (Module VI) 2

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION

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 Electro mechanical components: relays and contactors. 1
II Diodes: Intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, PN junction diode, barrier
potential, V-I characteristics, Effect of temperature. Equivalent circuit of a 3
diode. Piece wise linear model.
15%
Specification parameters of diodes and numbering. 1
Zener diode, Varactor diodes, characteristics, working principle of LED,
3
photo diode, solar cell.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
III Bipolar Junction Transistors: Structure, typical doping, Principle of
operation, concept of different configurations. Detailed study of input and
3
output characteristics of common base and common emitter configuration,
current gain, comparison of three configurations.
15%
Concept of load line and operating point. Need for biasing and
stabilization, voltage divider biasing, Transistor as amplifier, switch, RC 3
coupled amplifier and frequency response
Specification parameters of transistors and type numbering 1
IV Junction Field Effect Transistors: Structure, principle of operation,
2
characteristics, comparison with BJT.
MOSFET: Structure, principle of operation of Enhancement type 15%
2
MOSFET, Current voltage characteristics, Depletion-type MOSFET.
Principle of operation of Photo transistor, UJT, SCR. 3
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
V Diode circuits and power supplies: Series and parallel diode circuits,
3
Clippers, Clampers, Voltage multipliers
Half-wave and full wave (including bridge) rectifiers, Derivation of Vrms,
Vdc, ripple factor, peak inverse voltage, rectification efficiency in each 20%
case, capacitor filter, working and design of a simple zener voltage 4
regulator.
Block diagram description of a DC Power supply, Principle of SMPS
VI Electronic Measurements and measuring Instruments. 2
Generalized performance parameters of instruments: error, accuracy,
sensitivity, precision and resolution.
Principle and block diagram of analog and digital multimeter, Block 4 20%
diagram of CRO, Measurements using CRO, Lissajous patterns, Principle
and block diagram of DSO, function generator.
Testing of Electronic components. 1
END SEMESTER EXAM

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 adsorption, extraction, crystallization, drying, leaching, size separation and
size reduction. Overview of unit processes like saponification,
polymerization, biodiesel formation and hydrogenation.
IV Modes of heat transfer-principles of conduction, convection and radiation,
heat exchangers. Fluid flow- laminar and turbulent flow. Introduction to
transportation of fluids.
8 15%
Classification of chemical reactions, order of reaction, rate equation,
Arrhenius equation, conversion and yield, batch reactor, mixed reactor and
plug flow reactor.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
V Block diagram, process flow diagram for DCDA process for Sulphuric
acid manufacture, basic concepts of P&I diagram. Introduction to process
instrumentation and control: common methodologies of measurements,
7 20%
measuring instruments: thermocouple, venturimeter, U-tube manometer,
elements of feedback control loop, introduction to control of a distillation
column.
VI Introduction to safety in chemical process industries – basic concepts, Case
study: Bhopal gas tragedy. Introduction to Environmental Engineering -
basic concepts, Typical wastewater, air and solid waste management
system.Case study: Effect of Aerial Spraying of Endosulfan on Residents 6 20%
of Kasargod, Kerala. Challenges of Chemical Engineer –need for
sustainable alternatives for processes; products with environment friendly
life-cycle. Introduction to novel materials and their development.
END SEMESTER EXAM

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 Cement – OPC, properties, grades; other types of cement and its uses (in
1
brief).
Cement mortar – constituents, preparation. 1
Concrete – PCC and RCC – grades. 1
Steel - Use of steel in building construction, types and market forms. 1
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
V Building construction – Foundations; Bearing capacity of soil (definition
2
only); Functions of foundations, Types - shallow and deep (sketches only).
Brick masonry – header and stretcher bond, English bonds – Elevation and
2
plan (one brick thick walls only).
Roofs – functions, types, roofing materials (brief discussion only). 1 20%
Floors – functions, types; flooring materials (brief discussion only). 1
Decorative finishes – Plastering – Purpose, procedure. 1
Paints and Painting – Purpose, types, preparation of surfaces for painting
2
(brief discussion only).
VI Basic infrastructure and services - Elevators, escalators, ramps, air
2
conditioning, sound proofing (Civil engineering aspects only)
20%
Towers, Chimneys, Water tanks (brief discussion only). 1
Concept of intelligent buildings. 2
END SEMESTER EXAM

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 Course L-T-P Year of Introduction
Course Name
No. Credits
BASICS OF ELECTRICAL
EE100 2-1-0-3 2016
ENGINEERING
Course Objectives
To impart a basic knowledge in Electrical Engineering with an understanding of fundamental concepts.
Syllabus
Elementary concepts of electric circuits, Kirchhoff's laws, constant voltage and current sources,
Matrix representation; Magnetic circuits, energy stored in magnetic circuits, Electromagnetic
induction, Alternating current fundamentals; AC circuits, phasor representation of alternating
quantities- rectangular, polar; Three phase systems, star and delta connection; Generation of power,
power transmission and distribution; Transformers, Electric Machines-DC Machines, AC Motors.
Expected outcome
The course will enable the students to gain preliminary knowledge in basic concepts of Electrical
Engineering.
References Books:
  Bhattacharya, S. K., Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Pearson 
  Bird, J., Electrical Circuit Theory and Technology, Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group 
 Del Toro,V.,Electrical Engineering Fundamentals, Prentice Hall of India. 

 Hayt, W. H., Kemmerly, J. E., and Durbin, S. M., Engineering Circuit Analysis,
 Tata McGraw Hill 
  Hughes, Electrical and Electronic Technology, Pearson Education 
 Mehta, V.K. and Mehta,R., Basic Electrical Engineering, S. Chand Publishing
 Parker and Smith, Problems in Electrical Engineering, CBS Publishers and Distributors

 Sudhakar and Syam Mohan, Circuits and Networks Analysis and Synthesis, Tata
 McGraw Hill 
 Suresh Kumar, K. S, Electric Circuits and Networks, Pearson Education 

Course Plan

Sem. Exam.
Module Contents Hours
Marks
Elementary concepts of electric circuits: Kirchhoff's laws,
constant voltage and current sources-Problems 2

Formation of network equations by mesh current and node 15%

I voltage methods-matrix representation-solution of network 3
equations by matrix methods-problems

star-delta conversion(resistive networks only-derivation is not

needed)-problems 1

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 Magnetic Circuits: MMF, field strength, flux density,
reluctance(definition only)-comparison between electric and
2
magnetic circuits
Energy stored in magnetic circuits, magnetic circuits with air
gap-Numerical problems on series magnetic circuits 2
II 15%
Electromagnetic Induction: Faraday's laws, lenz's laws- statically
induced and dynamically induced emfs-self inductance and
2
mutual inductance, coefficient of coupling (derivation not
needed)
FIRST INTERNAL EXAMINATION

Alternating Current fundamentals: Generation of alternating

voltages-waveforms, frequency, period, average , RMS values
and form factor of periodic waveform(pure sinusoidal)- 2
Numerical Problems

AC Circuits: Phasor representation of alternating quantities- 15%

rectangular and polar representation 1

Analysis of simple AC circuits: concept of impedance, power

and power factor in ac circuits-active, reactive and apparent 2
III power

solution of RL,RC and RLC series circuits-Numerical problems 2

Three phase systems: Generation of three phase voltages-
advantages of three phase systems, star and delta connection
(balanced only), relation between line and phase voltages, line 3
and phase currents

three phase power measurement by two wattmeter method

(derivation is not required) - Numerical problems 1

Generation of power: Block schematic representation of

generating stations- hydroelectric power plants 1

Block schematic representation of Thermal and nuclear power

plants 1

Renewable energy sources: solar, wind, tidal and geothermal

IV (Block diagram and working only- No Problems) 1 15%
Power transmission: Typical electrical power transmission
scheme-need for high voltage transmission-(Derivation is not 1
needed, No Problems)

Power Distribution: substation equipments, primary and

1
secondary transmission and distribution systems- feeder, service

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SECOND INTERNAL EXAMINATION

Electric Machines: DC Generator and Motor-Construction-

working principle- Back EMF 2

Types of motor-shunt, series, compound (short and long)-

principle of operation of dc motor, applications-numerical 3
problems ( voltage -current relations only)
V 20%
Transformer: Construction of single phase and three phase
Transformers (core type only)-EMF equation and related 2
numerical problems

Losses and efficiency of transformer for full load –numerical

problems (no equivalent circuit) 2

AC Motors: Three phase induction motor-squirrel cage and slip

ring induction motor 1

Working principle-synchronous speed, slip and related

numerical problems. (no equivalent circuit) 1
VI 20%
AC Motors: Construction, principles of operation of single
phase induction motor (no equivalent circuit) 1

Starting methods in single phase induction motors -split phase

and capacitor start 2

END SEMESTER EXAMINATION

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Course Course Name L-T-P Year of Introduction
No: Credits

EC100 BASICS OF ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING 2-1-0-3 2016

Course Objectives
1) To get basic idea about types, specification and common values of passive and active
components.

2) To familiarize the working of diodes, transistors, MOSFETS and integrated circuits.

3) To understand the working of rectifiers, amplifiers and oscillators.

4) To get a basic idea about measuring instruments
5) To get a fundamental idea of basic communication systems and entertainment electronics
Syllabus

Evolution and Impact of Electronics in industries and in society, Familiarization of Resistors,

Capacitors, Inductors, Transformers and Electro mechanical components, PN Junction diode:
Structure, Principle of operation, Zener diode, Photo diode, LED, Solar cell, Bipolar Junction
Transistors: Structure, Principle of operation, characteristics, Rectifiers and power supplies: Half
wave and full wave rectifier, capacitor filter, zener voltage regulator, Amplifiers and Oscillators:
common emitter amplifier, feedback, oscillators, RC phase shift oscillator, Analogue Integrated
circuits: operational amplifier, inverting and non-inverting amplifier, Electronic Instrumentation:
digital multimeter, digital storage oscilloscope, function generator, Radio communication:
principle of AM & FM, Super heterodyne receiver, Satellite communication: geo-stationary
satellite system, Mobile communication: cellular communications, Optical communication:
system, principle of light transmission through fiber, Entertainment Electronics: Cable TV,
CCTV system.

Expected Outcome

Student can identify the active and passive electronic components. Student can setup simple
circuits using diodes and transistors. Student will get fundamental idea about basic
communication systems and entertainment electronics.

Text Books:

 Bell, D. A., Electronic Devices and Circuits, Oxford University Press

 Tomasy, W., Advanced Electronic Communication system, PHI Publishers 
References Books:

 Boylested, R. L. and Nashelsky, L., Electronic Devices and Circuit Theory, Pearson
Education
 Frenzel, L. E., Principles of Electronic Communication Systems, Mc Graw Hill
 Kennedy, G. and Davis, B., Electronic Communication Systems, Mc Graw Hill
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  Rajendra Prasad, Fundamentals of Electronic Engineering, Cengage Learning
Course Plan

Module Contents Hours Sem. Marks

Evolution of Electronics, Impact of Electronics in

1
industry and in society.

Resistors, Capacitors: types, specifications.

3
Standard values, marking, colour coding.
I 10%
Inductors and Transformers: types, specifications,
2
Principle of working.

Electro mechanical components: relays and 1

contactors.
PN Junction diode: Intrinsic and extrinsic
semiconductors, Principle of operation, V-I 4
characteristics, principle of working of Zener
diode, Photo diode, LED and Solar cell.
II 20%
Bipolar Junction Transistors: PNP and NPN
structures, Principle of operation, input and output
3
characteristics of common emitter configuration
(npn only).

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Rectifiers and power supplies: Block diagram

description of a dc power supply ,Half wave and 4
full wave (including bridge) rectifier, capacitor
filter, working of simple zener voltage regulator.
III 15%
Amplifiers and Oscillators: Circuit diagram and
working of common emitter amplifier, Block
diagram of Public Address system, concepts of 4
feedback, working principles of oscillators, circuit
diagram & working of RC phase shift oscillator.
Analogue Integrated circuits: Functional block
diagram of operational amplifier, ideal
3
operational amplifier, inverting and non-inverting
IV Amplifier. 15%

Digital ICs: Logic Gates. 1

Electronic Instrumentation: Principle and block 2

diagram of digital multimeter, digital storage
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 oscilloscope, and function generator.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Radio communication: principle of AM & FM,

frequency bands used for various communication
3
systems, block diagram of super heterodyne
V receiver. 20%

Satellite communication: concept of geo-

2
stationary Satellite system.

Mobile communication: basic principles of

cellular communications, concepts of cells, 2
frequency reuse.

Optical communication: block diagram of the

optical communication system, principle of light
VI 2 20%
transmission through fiber, advantages of optical
communication systems.

Entertainment Electronics Technology: Basic

principles and block diagram of cable TV, CCTV, 2
DTH system.

END SEMESTER EXAM

Note: Analysis is not required in this course.

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P- Year of
Credits Introduction
MA102 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS 3-1-0-4 2016
Course Objectives

This course introduces basic ideas of differential equations, both ordinary and partial, which are
widely used in the modelling and analysis of a wide range of physical phenomena and has got
applications across all branches of engineering. The course also introduces Fourier series which is
used by engineers to represent and analyse periodic functions in terms of their frequency
components.
Syllabus

Homogeneous linear ordinary differential equation, non-homogeneous linear ordinary differential

equations, Fourier series, partial differential equation, one dimensional wave equation, one
dimensional heat equation.
Expected Outcome

At the end of the course students will have acquired basic knowledge of differential equations and
methods of solving them and their use in analysing typical mechanical or electrical systems.
The included set of assignments will familiarise the students with the use of software packages for
analysing systems modelled by differential equations.
TEXT BOOKS

 Erwin Kreyszig: Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 10th ed. Wiley

 A C Srivastava, P K Srivasthava, Engineering Mathematics Vol 2. PHI Learning Private
Limited, New Delhi.

REFERENCES:

 Simmons: Differential Equation with Applications and its historical Notes,2e

McGrawHill Education India 2002
 Datta, Mathematical Methods for Science and Engineering. CengageLearing,1st. ed
 B. S. Grewal. Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers, New Delhi.
 N. P. Bali, Manish Goyal. Engineering Mathematics, Lakshmy Publications
 D. W. Jordan, P Smith. Mathematical Techniques, Oxford University Press, 4th
Edition.
 C. Henry Edwards, David. E. Penney. Differential Equations and Boundary Value
Problems. Computing and Modelling, 3rd ed. Pearson

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 COURSE PLAN
COURSE NO: MA102 L-T-P:3-1-0
COURSE NAME: CREDITS:4
DIFFERENTIAL
EQUATIONS
MODULE CONTENT HRS END SEM. EXAM
MARKS (OUT OF 100)

HOMOGENEOUS DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

(Text Book 1 : Sections 1.7, 2.1, 2.2, 2.6, 3.2)
Existence and uniqueness of solutions for initial
value problems, Homogenous linear ODEs of second 3
order. Homogenous linear ODEs with constant
coefficients, Existence and Uniqueness of solutions
I
Wronskian,
4 17
Homogenous linear ODEs with constant
Coefficients (Higher Order)
(For practice and submission as assignment only:
Modelling of free oscillations of a mass –
spring system)
NON-HOMOGENEOUS LINEAR ORDINARY
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
( Text Book 2: Sections 1.2.7 to 1.2.14)
The particular Integral (P.I.), Working rule for P.I.
when g(x) is Xm , To find P.I. when g(x) = eax.V1(x),
Working rule for P.I. when g(x) = x.V(x), 17
II Homogeneous Linear Equations, PI of Homogenous 7
equations
Legendƌe’s Lineaƌ eƋuations 2
Method of variation of parameters for finding PIs 3
(For practice and submission as assignments only:
Modelling forced oscillations, resonance,
electric circuits )
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

FOURIER SERIES
(Text Book 2 - Sections 4.1,4.2,4.3,4.4)
Periodic functions ,Orthogonally of Sine and Cosine
3
functions (Statement only), Fourier series and
Euler’s formulas 17
III 3
Fourier cosine series and Fourier sine series
(Fourier series of even and Odd functions )
Half range expansions (All results without proof) 3

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 (For practice and submission as assignment only:
Plots of partial sums of Fourier series and
demonstrations of convergence using plotting
software)
PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS
( Text Book 2 : Sections : 5.1, 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.5,
5.2.6- 5.2.10)
Introduction to partial differential equations , 3
formation of PDE, Solutions of first order PDE(Linear
only)

IV Lagrange’s Method 3
17

Linear PDE with constant coefficients , Solutions of

Linear Homogenous PDE with constant coefficients ,
Shorter method for finding PI when g(x,y)=f(ax+by),
Method of finding PI when g(x,y) = xmyn, method of 6
find PI when
g(x,y)= e ax+by V(x,y)
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
ONE DIMENSIONAL WAVE EQUATION
( Text Book 2: Sections :6.1-- 6.4)
Method of separation of variables 2
The wave Equation 16
1
Vibrations of a stretched string
V 1
Solutions of one dimensional wave equation using
4
method of separation of variables and problems

ONE DIMENSIONAL HEAT EQUATION

( Text Book 2: sections 6.7, 6.8 ,6.9, 6.9.1 ,6.9.2)
The equation of Heat conduction 1
VI One dimensional Heat transfer equation. 1
Solutions of One Dimensional Heat transfer equation, 16
A long insulated rod with ends at zero temperatures, A
6
long insulated rod with ends at non zero temperatures

END SEMESTER EXAM

TUTORIALS: Tutorials can be ideally conducted by dividing each class into three groups. Prepare
necessary materials from each module that can be practiced using computer software. Use them
uniformly in every class.

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Assignment/projects – 50 marks (iv) End semester exam – open book exam – 50 marks (2 hours
duration – conducted by the University)

First Test: Marks: 25 Closed Book;

Questions may cover:-

Topics covered in the lectures.

How to arrive at the design details for a specific need gap given.

Sketching the design of a product that is to meet the given user requirements.

Second Test: Marks: 25 Open Book:

Students are permitted to bring in class notes, own notes, text books and other books (Maximum 3/4
books) for the test. Access to internet and mobile phones is NOT permitted.

Assignments: Marks: 20 Two assignments are to be given (10 marks each). These assignments are to
cover specific design/s, sketching of the design, and a short but well written write-up on the design.

Projects: Marks: 30 Two mini projects are to be assigned. One is to be a group project and the other an
individual one. A group of 3 or 4 students can take up the group project. Each project is to be evaluated
for 15 marks.

The Group Project is to be done in the practical hours given for the course. Projects including the group
projects are to be evaluated based on individual presentations and answers to the questions raised. These
presentations could be done during the practical hours.
Question Paper Pattern for End Semester Examination (Open Book)
Part A – Eight questions of each 5 marks, out of which six questions are to be answered.
Part B – Three questions of each 10 marks, out of which two questions are to be answered.

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Course No: Course Name Year of
L-T-P-
Credits Introduction

CH110 CHEMICAL ENGINEERING

WORKSHOP 0-0-2-1 2016

Course Objectives

To impart in students the basic knowledge in chemical engineering through simple

experiments and demonstrations.

List of Exercises / Experiments (Minimum of 8 mandatory)

1. Preparation of soap
2. Determination of flash and fire point
3. Preparation of Biodiesel
4. Specific gravity measurement
5. Fabrication of FRP laminates/ Study of filtration equipments
6. Study of distillation column
7. Study of absorption column
8. Study of heat exchanger
9. Study of size reduction equipment
10. Preparation of Pigment
Expected outcome
Students will have a thorough understanding of the basic concepts that they learn in the
theory paper “Introduction to Chemical Engineering”.

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 Course No. Course Name L-T-P- Year of Introduction
Credits
Computer Programming
CS100 2-1-0 2016

Course Objectives

To understand the fundamental concept of C programming and use it in problem solving.

To introduce basic data structures and their applications.

Syllabus
Introduction to C language; Operators and expressions; Sorting and searching; Pointers; Memory allocation;
Stacks and Queues.

Course Outcomes
1. Identify appropriate C language constructs to solve problems.
2. Analyze problems, identify subtasks and implement them as functions/procedures.
3. Implement algorithms using efficient C-programming techniques.
4. Explain the concept of file system for handling data storage and apply it for solving problems
5. Apply sorting & searching techniques to solve application programs.

References

1. Rajaraman V., Computer Basics and Programming in C, PHI.

2. Anita Goel and Ajay Mittal, Computer fundamentals and Programming in C., Pearson.
3. Gottfried B.S., Programming with C, Schaum Series, Tata McGraw Hill.
4. Horowitz and Sahni, Fundamentals of data structures - Computer Science Press.
5. Gary J. Bronson, ANSI C Programming, CENGAGE Learning India.
6. Stewart Venit and Elizabeth Drake, Prelude to Programming – Concepts & Design, Pearson.
7. Dromy R.G., How to Solve it by Computer, Pearson.
8. Kernighan and Ritche D.M., The C. Programming Language, PHI.
.

COURSE PLAN

Contact Sem.ExamM
Module Contents
Hours arks;%

Introduction to C Language: Preprocessor directives, header

files, data types and qualifiers. Operators and expressions.
Data input and output, control statements.
I 7 15%

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 Arrays and strings- example programs. Two dimensional
II arrays - matrix operations. 8
Structure, union and enumerated data type. 15%

Pointers: Array of pointers, structures and pointers.

III Example programs using pointers and structures.

7 15%
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Functions – function definition and function prototype.

Function call by value and call by reference. Pointer to a
IV function –. Recursive functions. 7 15%

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Sorting and Searching : Bubble sort, Selection sort, Linear

Search and Binary search.
Scope rules Storage classes. Bit-wise operations.
V 6 20%

Data files – formatted, unformatted and text files.

VI Command line arguments – examples. 7 20%

END SEMESTER EXAM

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Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
No. Credits Introduction

110 Computer Programming Lab 2016

Course Objective:
 To implement algorithms studied in the course ComputerProgramming
 To learn the implementation of control structures, Iterations and recursive functions.
To implement operations on different types of files.
List of Exercises / Experiments
(For Computer Science and Engineering Branch)
The exercises may include the Programs using the following concepts.
1.Decision making, branching and looping
- if, if else statements
- switch, goto statements
- while, do, for statements
2.Arrays and strings
- one-dimensional, two-dimensional, multidimensional arrays
- reading/writing strings
- operations on strings
- string handling
3.Functions
- user defined functions
- function calls, arguments & return values
- nesting of functions
- recursive functions
- passing arrays and strings to functions
4. Structures and unions
- copying and comparing structure variables
- arrays of structures
- arrays within structures
- structures with in structures
- structures and functions
- unions
5. Pointers
- pointers and arrays
- pointers and character strings
- array of pointers
- pointers and functions
- pointers and structures
6.Files, memory allocation, bit-level programming
-files -defining, opening/closing, input
-output operations
-command line arguments
-memory allocation functions
Course Outcome
Students will be able to analyse a problem, find appropriate programming language
construct should be used and implement C program for the problem.
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 Course Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of
code Introduction
AO201 AIRCRAFT BASICS AND 2-1-0-3 2016
CONTROLS
Prerequisite: Nil
Course Objectives
 To introduce the concepts of flying, International Standard Atmosphere, Structural
aspects of Airplanes, systems, instruments and power plants used in airplanes.
Syllabus
Developments in Aerodynamics, Materials, Structures and Propulsion. Physical properties
and structure of the atmosphere, temperature, pressure and altitude relationships. General
types of construction – aerofoil – aircraft components – control – aircraft engines – rockets -
helicopcter
Expected Outcome
The students will be able to
i. Know the basics of aircraft.
ii. Identify suitable materials and Power plants for aircraft.
iii. Perform basic calculations of lift, drag and moment.
Text Books:
1. Anderson, J.D., “Introduction to Flight”, McGraw-Hill, 1995.
2. A.C. Kermode, Flight without Formulae
References:
1. Kermode, A.C., “Mechanics of Flight”, Himalayan Book, 1997.
2. Rotocraft Flying Hand Book- FAA H-8083-21, FAA, U.S DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION.
3. Aviation Maintenance Technician Hand Book-Power plant – Volume – I &II ,
FAA, Shroff Publications, New Delhi.
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours Sem. Exam
Marks
I History of Flights - Balloon flight 1 15%
Ornithopters 1
Early airplanes by wright brothers, biplanes and monoplanes 2
Developments in aerodynamics, materials, structures and 2
propulsion over the years
II Physical properties and structure of the atmosphere, 2 15%
temperature, pressure and altitude relationships
Newton’s law of motions applied to aeronautics - evolution 2
of lift, drag and moment
Aerofoils, mach number, maneuvers. aerodynamic forces on 2
aircraft
 Classification of NACA Aerofoils, aspect ratio, wing 2
loading, centre of pressure and aerodynamic centre - aerofoil
characteristics- lift, drag curves.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
III Different types of flight vehicles, classifications. 1 15%
Components of an airplane and their functions. 1
Wing and Landing gear configurations. 2
Conventional control, powered control, basic instruments for 3
flying - typical systems for control actuation.
IV General types of construction, Truss, monocoque & semi- 3 15%
monocoque
Typical wing structure 2
metallic and non-metallic materials 1
Use of aluminum alloy, titanium, stainless-steel and 1
composite materials.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
V Basic ideas about piston, turboprop and jet engines 1 20%
use of propeller and jets for thrust production -comparative 2
merits,
Propeller - Operating Principle , Propeller classifications, 2
Forces acting on a propeller
Principles of operation of rocket, types of rockets. 2
VI Basic Helicopter Aerodynamics 2 20%
Basic Helicopter Components and their functions. 2
Types of rotor heads. Control mechanisms 2
Hovering and Autorotation 1
END SEMESTER EXAM
Question Paper Pattern
Maximum marks: 100, Exam Duration:3 hours
The question paper shall consist of three parts
Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
 Course code Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of
Introduction
AO202 AERODYNAMICS - I 3-1-0-4 2016
Prerequisite: Nil
Course Objectives
 To introduce the concepts of mass, momentum and energy conservation relating to
aerodynamics.
 To make the student understand the concept of vorticity, irrotationality, theory of
airfoils and wing sections.
 To introduce the basics of viscous flow
Syllabus
Basics of fluid Mechanics-methodology of conformal transformation- Boundary layer and
boundary layer thickness, displacement thickness, momentum thickness, energy thickness,
shape parameter
Expected Outcome
The students will have
i. an ability to apply airfoil theory to predict air foil performance
ii. a knowledge of incompressible flow
iii. an exposure to Boundary layer theory
Text Books:
1. Houghton, E.L., and Caruthers, N.B., "Aerodynamics for Engineering students",
Edward Arnold Publishers Ltd., London, 1989.
2. Anderson, J.D., "Fundamentals of Aerodynamics", MaGraw Hill Book Co., 1999
References:
1. Milne Thomson, L.H., "Theoretical Aerodynamics", Macmillan, 1985
2. John J Bertin., "Aerodynamics for Engineers", Pearson Education Inc, 2002
3. Clancey, L J.," Aerodynamics", Pitman, 1986
4. Kuethe, A.M and Chow, C.Y, “Foundations of Aerodynamics”, Fifth Edition, John
Wiley & Sons, 2000.
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours Sem. Exam
Marks
I Euler equation 2 15%
incompressible Bernoulli’s equation 2
circulation and vorticity 2
Green’s lemma and Stoke’s theorem 2
II Barotropic flow, Kelvin’s theorem 2 15%
streamline, stream function, irrotational flow 3
potential function, equipotential line 2
 Elementary flows and their combinations. 4
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
III Ideal Flow over a circular cylinder, 2 15%
D’Alembert’s paradox, magnus effect,. 2
Kutta Jukowski’s theorem, starting vortex, Kutta condition 3
real flow over smooth and rough cylinders 2
IV Cauchy-Riemann relations, complex potential, 2 15%
methodology of conformal transformation, 2
Kutta Jukowski transformation and its applications 2
thin airfoil theory and its applications. 2
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
V Vortex filament 2 20%
Biot and Savart law, 2
bound vortex and trailing vortex, horse shoe vortex, 2
Lifting line theory and its limitations. 2
VI Boundary layer and boundary layer thickness, 2 20%
displacement thickness, momentum thickness, energy
thickness, shape parameter,
boundary layer equations for a steady, two dimensional 2
incompressible flow,
boundary layer growth over a flat plate, critical Reynolds 4
number
Blasius solution, basics of turbulent flow. 3
END SEMESTER EXAM
Question Paper Pattern
Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours
The question paper shall consist of three parts
Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
Course code Course Name L-T-P- Year of
Credits Introduction
AO204 AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES -1 4-0-0-4 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To provide an understanding on the linear static analysis of determinate and
indeterminate aircraft structural components.
 To understand the design process using different failure theories.
Syllabus
Plane truss analysis – Strain energy -Energy theorems- Euler’s column curve – beam columns
-Ductile and brittle materials – Theories of failure - Thermal stresses – Creep & Fatigue
Expected Outcome
The students will be able to
i. perform linear static analysis of determinate and indeterminate aircraft structural
components
ii. design a component using different theories of failure
Text Books:
1. Timoshenko and Gere, "Mechanics of Materials", Tata McGraw Hill, 1993.
2. Megson T M G, "Aircraft Structures for Engineering students" Elsevier , 2007
References:
1. Donaldson, B.K., "Analysis of Aircraft Structures - An Introduction", McGraw
Hill, 1993.
2. Bruhn E F, "Analysis and Design of Flight Vehicle Structures", Tri-State Off-set
Company, USA,1985
3.Peery, D.J. and Azar,J.J., "Aircraft Structures", Ed.2, McGraw – Hill, N.Y, 1999.
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours Sem. Exam
Marks
I Plane truss analysis – method of joints – method of 2 15%
sections – method of shear
3-D trusses 2
principle of super position 2
Clapeyron’s 3 moment equation and moment distribution 3
method for indeterminate beams.
Strain Energy in axial loadings. 2 15%
Strain Energy in bending 2
II Strain Energy in torsion and shear loadings. 2
Castigliano’s theorems and their applications 2
 FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Energy theorems 2 15%
dummy load & unit load methods 2
energy methods applied to statically determinate and 2
III indeterminate beams,
energy methods applied to frames, rings & trusses 2
Euler’s column curve – inelastic buckling 2 15%
effect of initial curvature – the South well plot – columns 2
with eccentricity
IV use of energy methods – theory of beam columns 2
beam columns with different end conditions – stresses in 3
beam columns.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Ductile and brittle materials 2 20%
maximum principal stress theory - maximum principal 2
strain theory - maximum shear stress theory
V distortion energy theory 2
octahedral shear stress theory. 2
Thermal stresses 2 20%
impact loading 2
VI Fatigue – Creep 2
Stress Relaxation 2

END SEMESTER EXAM

Question Paper Pattern
Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours
The question paper shall consist of three parts
Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
 Course code Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction
AO206 PROPULSION -1 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To introduce basic concepts and salient features of engine components of jet propelled
engines which are operated in atmosphere.
 To familiarize advanced jet propulsion methods like hypersonic propulsion.
Syllabus
Piston engines – Gas turbine engines – thrust augmentation –inlets – nozzles -thrust reversal-
combustion chamber - axial flow compressor- centrifugal compressor – axial flow turbine – ram
jet engine – performance characteristics of GT engines.

Expected Outcome
The students will be able to
i. identify the engine components of jet propelled engines
ii. know the details of advanced Jet propulsion and hypersonic propulsion

Text Books:
1. Hill, P.G. & Peterson, C.R. “Mechanics & Thermodynamics of Propulsion” Addison –
Wesley Longman INC, 1999.
2. James Award, "Aerospace Propulsion System"
References:
1. Cohen, H. Rogers, G.F.C. and Saravanamuttoo, H.I.H. “Gas Turbine Theory”,
Longman, 1989.
2. Oates, G.C., “Aero thermodynamics of Aircraft Engine Components”, AIAA Education
Series, New York, 1985.
3. Rolls Royce, "Jet Engine”, 5th Edition, Rolls Royce Technical Publications, 2005.
4. Mathur, M.L. and Sharma, R.P., “Gas Turbine, Jet and Rocket Propulsion”, Standard
Publishers & Distributors, Delhi, 1999.
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours Sem.
Exam
Marks
I Operating principles of piston engines – thermal efficiency 1 15%
calculations – classification of piston engines.
Propeller geometry, types, material for propellers, selection of 1
propellers.
Propeller theories Ideal Momentum and Blade element, Numerical 2
problems on the performance of propellers using propeller charts.
Illustration of working of gas turbine engine-the thrust equation. 1
Factors affecting thrust – effect of pressure, velocity and temperature 2
 changes of air entering compressor – methods of thrust augmentation.
II Internal flow and Stall in subsonic inlets. 1 15%
Relation between minimum area ratio and eternal deceleration ratio, 1
Diffuser performance.
Supersonic inlets – starting problem on supersonic inlets,shock 1
swallowing by area variation.
Real flow in nozzles and nozzle efficiency – losses in nozzles – 1
equilibrium flow and frozen flow in nozzles- two phase flow in
nozzles.
Ejector and variable area nozzles - interaction of nozzle flow with 1
adjacent surfaces, Thrust reversal.

Classification of combustion chambers – combustion chamber 1

performance.
Effect of operating variables on performance – flame stabilization. 1
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
III Principle of operation of axial flow compressor. 1 15%
Work done and pressure rise – velocity diagrams. 2
Degree of reaction – free vortex and constant reaction designs of axial 2
flow compressor.
Performance characteristics of axial flow compressors– stage 2
efficiency calculations - cascade testing.
IV Principle of operation of centrifugal compressor. 1 15%
Work done and pressure rise – velocity diagrams – degree of reaction. 3
Performance characteristics of centrifugal compressors 1
Stage efficiency calculations. 2
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
V Principle of operation of axial flow turbines– limitations of radial flow 2 20%
turbines- Work done and pressure rise.
Velocity diagrams – degree of reaction – free vortex and constant 2
nozzle angle designs.
Performance characteristics of axial flow turbine– turbine blade 1
cooling methods.
Stage efficiency calculations – basic blade profile design 2
considerations – matching of compressor and turbine.
VI Operating principle of ramjet engine. 1 20%
Various components of ramjet engines and their efficiencies. 1
Combustion in ramjet engine – critical, subcritical and supercritical 2
 modes of operation -ramjet engine and its performance characteristics.
Sample ramjet design calculations – flame stability problems in ramjet 2
combustors –integral ram rockets.

Characteristics of turboprop, turbofan and turbojet – performance 1

characteristics.
END SEMESTER EXAM

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100, Time: 3 hours
The question paper shall consist of three parts
Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
Course code Course Name L-T-P- Year of
Credits Introduction
AO208 AIRCRAFT MATERIALS AND 3-0-0-3 2016
PROCESSES
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives:
 To study types of materials and mechanical behavior of materials for aircraft
applications
Syllabus
Structure of solid materials - mechanical properties -Ferrous, non-ferrous, aluminium, titanium,
copper and magnesium alloys - Non-Metallic Materials -Composite materials -Metal working
process-heat treatment -corrosion – high temperature materials – super alloys.
Expected Outcome
The students will be able to
i. Understand role of corrosion and heat treatment processes of aircraft materials
ii. Know the usage of composite materials in aircraft component design.
iii. Know the use of high temperature materials in space applications
iv. Familiarize the different types of metal working processes.

Text Books:
1. Titterton.G., ”Aircraft Materials and Processes", V Edition, Pitman Publishing Co.,
1995.
2. Advanced Composites –Cindy Forema
References:
1. Martin, J.W., "Engineering Materials, Their properties and Applications", Wykedham
Publications (London) Ltd., 1987.
2. Van Vlack.L.H., "Materials Science for Engineers", Addison Wesley, 1985.
3. Airframe and Power plant Mechanics-General Hand Book-FAA Himalayan Book House ,
New Delhi.
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours Sem. Exam
Marks
Structure of solid materials – Atomic structure of 2
materials – crystal structure
miller indices – density – packing factor – space lattices 1
I x-ray diffraction – imperfection in crystals 2 15%
Mechanical properties of materials - physical metallurgy - 2
general requirements of materials for aerospace
applications
Structural Metals – Ferrous aircraft metals and alloys 2
Non-Ferrous Aircraft metals and Alloys 2
II Aluminum and Aluminum alloys, Titanium and Titanium 2 15%
Alloys
Copper and Copper Alloys Magnesium and Magnesium 2
alloys.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Non-Metallic Materials - Wood, Fabrics ,Plastics , 1
Transparent materials Rubber and Synthetic rubber
Composite materials - Introduction 2
III 15%
Reinforcing Fibers, Matrix materials 2
Core materials& manufacturing of composites. 2
Metal working process 1
Cold working and Hot working 1
IV Heat Treatment-Hardening, Tempering, Annealing, 2 15%
Normalizing, Case hardening
Machining Process-Turning, Taper Turning, Milling, 1
Shaping, Grinding. Thread Cutting . Sheet Metal Rolling
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Types of corrosion 1
Effect of corrosion on Mechanical properties, Stress 2
V corrosion 20%
Factors affecting corrosion 2
Corrosion resistant materials used in for space vehicles. 2
Classification, production and characteristics of high 2
temperature materials – methods and testing
determination of mechanical and thermal properties of 2
materials at elevated temperatures 20%
VI application of these materials in thermal protection systems 1
of aerospace vehicles
super alloys – high temperature material characterization. 2
END SEMESTER EXAM
Question Paper Pattern
Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours
Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)
Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
Course code Course Name L-T-P- Year of
Credits Introduction
AO232 AERODYNAMICS AND FLIGHT 0-0-3-1 2016
MECHANICS LAB

Prerequisite: AO202 Aerodynamics - I

List of Experiments (Minimum 12 are mandatory)
1. Calibration of a subsonic Wind tunnel.
2. Determination of Lift, Drag, Side force. (Symmetrical Aerofoil & Cambered Aerofoil)
3. Determination of Moments acting on Symmetric / Cambered Aerofoil.
4. Pressure distribution over a smooth ad rough circular cylinder.
5. Pressure distribution over a symmetric and cambered Aerofoil
6. Flow visualization studies in Aerofoil.
7. Flow visualization studies in Cylinder, Flat Plates.
8. Flow visualization studies in various models (Aircraft, Cars etc.)
9. Flow visualization using Hele-shaw apparatus.
10. Practical investigation of longitudinal stability & control of the aircraft to demonstrate
behaviour during take off, level flight & climb.
11. Determination of the effect of speed on attitude for level flight & stall.
12. Measurement of the lift curve for the wing up to & beyond stall.
13. Determination of neutral stability & plot trim curves.
14. Demonstration of phugoid motion in terms of altitude.
15. Demonstration of short period oscillation due to sudden disturbance by the change of
incidence.
16. Determination of Mach No. of supersonic waves using Wind Tunnel.
17. Study of flow visualization by SCHLIEREN Method.
18. Plotting the pressure distribution over various models using supersonic wind tunnel.

END SEMESTER EXAM

 Course No. Course Name L-T-P-Credits Year of Introduction
AO234 CAD LAB 0-0-3-1 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
List of Experiments/Exercises

1. Design and drafting of riveted joints

2. Design and drafting of welded joints.

3. Design and drafting control components - cam

4. Design and drafting control components - bell crank

5. Design and drafting control components- gear

6. Design and drafting control components push-pull rod

7. Three view diagram of a typical aircraft

8. Layout of typical wing structure.

9. Layout of typical fuselage structure.

10. Layout of control system

11. Layout of aircraft landing gear

12. Design of Airfoils (NACA airfoils)

END SEMESTER EXAM

Course code Course Name L-T-P - Year of
Credits Introduction
AO301 AERODYNAMICS - II 3-1-0-4 2016
Prerequisite: AO201 Aerodynamics -I
Course Objectives
 To introduce the concepts of compressibility,
 To make the student understand the theory behind the formation of shocks and expansion
fans in Supersonic flows.
Syllabus
Compressibility, Governing equations for steady one dimensional flow, Operating characteristics
of nozzles, Introduction to hypersonic flows, Normal shock relations, Moving normal shock
waves, Rayleigh flow, Fanno flow, Expansion waves, Potential equation for 2-dimensional
compressible flow, Method of characteristics, Critical Mach number, Shock Stall, Supercritical
Airfoil Sections, Transonic area rule, Swept wing, Airfoils for supersonic flows , Shock-expansion
theory
Expected Outcome
The students will
 Understand the characteristics of fluid flows
 Gain knowledge on shock phenomenon and shock waves.
 Understand fluid flow characteristics over wings, airfoils and airplanes.
Text Books:
1. Anderson, J. D, "Modern Compressible Flow", McGraw-Hill & Co., 2002.
2. Rathakrishnan., E, "Gas Dynamics", Prentice Hall of India, 2004.
Data Book ( Approved for use in the examination):
1. Rathakrishnan E, Gas Tables, Orient Blackswan Private Limited - New Delhi (2013)
2. S M Yahya, Gas Tables for Compressible Flow Calculations, New Age International
Publishing, 2012
References:
1. Oosthuizen,P.H., &Carscallen,W.E., "Compressible Fluid Flow", McGraw- Hill &
Co.,1997
2. Shapiro, A. H., "Dynamics and Thermodynamics of Compressible Fluid Flow", Ronald
Press, 1982.
3. Zucrow, M. J. and Anderson, J. D., "Elements of Gas Dynamics", McGraw- Hill & Co.,
1989.
Course Plan
End
Sem.
Module Contents Hours
Exam
Marks
Compressibility, Continuity, Momentum and energy equations for 4
steady one dimensional flow, Compressible Bernoulli’s equation
I velocity relation, Mach cone, Mach angle, 2 15%
Operating characteristics of nozzles- introduction to hypersonic 3
flows.
Normal shock relations, Prandtl’s relation, Hugoniot equation 3
II 15%
Rayleigh Supersonic Pitot tube equation, 3
 Moving normal shock waves. 3
Area- Mach number relation 1
FIRST INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Shock Polar, Reflection of oblique shocks, left running and right 3
running waves
Interaction of oblique shock waves, introduction to slip line 2
III 15%
Introduction to boundary layer interaction 2
compression corner effect – incident shock interaction. 2
Rayleigh flow, Fanno flow (simple numerical examples) 4
Expansion waves, Prandtl-Meyer expansion 2
IV 15%
Maximum turning angle 2
Simple and non-simple regions. 1
SECOND INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Critical Mach number, drag divergence Mach number, Shock Stall 3
V Supercritical Airfoil Sections, Transonic area rule 3 20%
Swept wing, Airfoils for supersonic flows supersonic wings 3
Lift, drag, Pitching moment and Center of pressure for supersonic 3
profiles,
VI Shock-expansion theory, wave drag 3 20%
Design considerations for supersonic aircraft- aerodynamic heating. 3
END SEMESTER EXAM
Question Paper Pattern
Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO302 PROPULSION - II 4-0-0-4 2016
Prerequisite : AO206 Propulsion - I
Course Objectives
 To impart knowledge in non-air-breathing and hypersonic propulsion methods
 To familiarise various propulsion technologies associated with space launch vehicles,
missiles and space probes..
Syllabus
Hypersonic air breathing propulsion- Supersonic combustion - chemical rocket propulsion -
Flight performance - Air augmented rockets - Pulse rocket motors -Static testing of rockets &
instrumentation, safety considerations- solid propellant rockets - liquid propellant rockets -
Combustion instability - Cryogenic engines - hybrid rocket propulsion - electric propulsion
techniques- Nuclear rocket propulsion - Propellant less Propulsion concept, Photon rocket,
beamed energy propulsion, solar sail.
Expected Outcome
The students will be able to
i. Understand Hypersonic propulsion systems
ii. Know the applications and principles of liquid and solid-liquid propulsion systems
iii. Exposed to non-conventional propulsion in rocketry..
Text Books:
1. Mathur, M.L., and Sharma, R.P., “Gas Turbine, Jet and Rocket Propulsion”, Standard
Publishers and Distributors, Delhi, 1988.
2. Sutton, G.P., “Rocket Propulsion Elements”, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, 5th
Edition, 1993.
References:
1. Hieter and Pratt, "Hypersonic Air Breathing Propulsion", AIAA Education Series,
1994
2. Thomas A Ward, "Aerospace Propulsion System" , Wiley, 2010
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours End
Sem.
Exam
Marks
Introduction to hypersonic vehicles and supersonic 3
combustion- need for supersonic combustion for hypersonic
propulsion.
Salient features of scramjet engine and its applications for 2
hypersonic vehicles – problems associated with supersonic
combustion.
I 15%
Engine/airframe integration aspects of hypersonic vehicles – 3
various types scramjet combustors – fuel injection schemes in
scramjet combustors.
One dimensional model for supersonic combustion using 2
method of influence coefficients.
 Operating principle – specific impulse of a rocket. 1
Internal ballistics – performance considerations of rockets – 3
types of igniters.
Preliminary concepts in nozzle-less propulsion – air 2 15%
II augmented rockets – pulse rocket motors.
Static testing of rockets & instrumentation –safety 4
considerations.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Salient features of solid propellant rockets – selection criteria 2
of solid propellants.
Estimation of solid propellant adiabatic flame temperature - 2
propellant grain design considerations. 15%
III
Erosive burning in solid propellant rockets – combustion 3
instability – strand burner and T-burner.
Applications and advantages of solid propellant rockets. 1
Salient features of liquid propellant rockets – selection of 3
liquid propellants – various feed systems and injectors for
liquid propellant rockets.
IV Thrust control and cooling in liquid propellant rockets and the 3 15%
associated heat transfer problems.
Combustion instability in liquid propellant rockets. 2
Problems associated with operation of cryogenic engines. 3
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Introduction to hybrid rocket propulsion. 1
Standard and reverse hybrid systems. 2
V 20%
Combustion mechanism in hybrid propellant rockets. 3
Applications and limitations. 2
Electric rocket propulsion– types of electric propulsion 3
techniques - Ion propulsion.
Nuclear rocket –comparison of performance of these 3
VI 20%
propulsion systems with chemical rocket propulsion systems.
Future applications of electric propulsion systems. 2
Solar sail. 1
END SEMESTER EXAM
Question Paper Pattern
Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours
The question paper shall consist of three parts
Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
 Course Course Name L-T-P - Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO303 AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES - II 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite: AO204 Aircraft Structures -I
Course Objectives
 To provide various methods for analysis of aircraft wings and fuselage.
 To provide the behavior of major aircraft structural components.
Syllabus
Bending of symmetric and unsymmetric beams -Thin walled beams - Bredt - Batho theory, -
Bending of thin plates – Loads on an aircraft - Bending moment distribution over the aircraft -
Shear flow in thin-webbed beams with non-parallel flanges - Complete tension field beam, Semi-
tension field beam theory.

Expected Outcome
The students will be able to
i. analyse the aircraft wings and fuselage
ii. demonstrate the behavior of major aircraft structural components.
Text Books:
1. Bruhn. E.H., "Analysis and Design of Flight Vehicles Structures", Tri-state off-set
Company, USA,1985
2. Megson T M G , "Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students", Elsevier Ltd, 2007
3. Peery, D.J., and Azar, J.J., "Aircraft Structures", 2nd edition, McGraw – Hill, N.Y., 1999
References:
1. Howard D Curtis, "Fundamentals of Aircraft Structural Analysis", WCB-McGraw Hill,
1997
2. Rivello, R.M., "Theory and Analysis of Flight Structures", McGraw Hill, 1993.
Course Plan
End
Sem.
Module Contents Hours
Exam
Marks
Bending of symmetric beams subject to skew loads 2
Bending stresses in beams of unsymmetrical sections
2
I Generalized ‘k’ method, 15%
2
Neutral axis method, and principal axis method 2
Thin walled beams – concept of shear flow 1
Shear flow distribution in symmetrical, unsymmetrical thin- 2
walled sections
II 15%
The shear center and its determination 2
Structural idealization – shear flow variation in idealized 3
sections.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAMINATION
 Bredt - Batho theory 1
Single-cell and multi-cell tubes subject to torsion 2

III Shear flow distribution in thin-walled single & multi-cell 3 15%

structures subject to combined bending torsion – with walls
effective and ineffective in bending
Shear center of closed sections. 1
Bending of thin plates – rectangular sheets under compression 1
Local buckling stress of thin walled section 2
IV 15%
Crippling strength estimation – thin-walled column strength 2
Load carrying capacity of sheet stiffener panels – effective 2
width.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Loads on an aircraft – v-n diagram 1
Shear force distribution over the aircraft wing and fuselage 2
V 20%
Bending moment distribution over the aircraft wing and 2
fuselage
Shear flow in thin-webbed beams with parallel flanges 2
Shear flow in thin-webbed beams with non-parallel flanges 1
VI 20%
Complete tension field beams 1
Semi-tension field beam theory 2
END SEMESTER EXAM
Question Paper Pattern
Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO304 VIBRATION AND AEROELASTICITY 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite :Nil
Course Objectives
 To study the dynamic behavior of different aircraft components and the
interaction among the aerodynamic, elastic and inertia forces
Syllabus
Simple harmonic motion -Free and forced vibrations- Vibration measuring instruments -
Static and Dynamic couplings - Eigen value problems -Hamilton’s principle- Lagrangean
equation and application – Vibration of elastic bodies- Vibration of strings- Longitudinal,
Lateral and Torsional vibrations – Rayleigh’s and Holzer methods - Transverse vibrations of
strings - Aero elastic instabilities
Expected Outcome
The students will
i. Gain knowledge on vibration
ii. Be able to define and predict the motion of vibrating body.
iii. Get an idea of Aeroelasticity.
Text Books:
1. Fung Y.C., “An Introduction to the Theory of Aeroelasticity” – John Wiley & Sons,
New York, 1995.
2. Timoshenko S., “Vibration Problems in Engineering”– John Wiley and Sons,
NewYork, 1993.
3. V P Singh, Mechanical Vibrations, Dhanpat Rai & Co (P) Ltd

Reference:
1. Bisplinghoff R.L.,Ashley H and Hoffman R.L., “Aeroelasticity” – Addision Wesley
Publication, NewYork, 1983.
2. Scanlan R.H. & Rosenbaum R., “Introduction to the study of Aircraft Vibration &
Flutter”, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1982.
3. Tongue. B. H., “Principles of Vibration”, Oxford University Press, 2000.
4. Tse. F.S., Morse, I.F., Hinkle, R.T., “Mechanical Vibrations”, – Prentice Hall, New
York, 1984.
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours End
Sem.
Exam
Marks
Simple harmonic motion – Terminologies. 1
I Newton’s Law. D’ Alembert’s principle. 1 15%
Energy Methods 3
Free vibrations, numerical problems 3
15%
Damped vibrations, numerical problems 3
II
 Forced Vibrations, with and without damping – support 2
excitation
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Two degrees of freedom systems – Static and Dynamic 2
couplings vibration absorber.
Principal co- ordinates, Principal modes and orthogonal 3
condition – Eigen value problems.
15%
III Hamilton’s principle– Vibration of elastic bodies. 3
Vibration of strings- Longitudinal, Lateral and Torsional 2
vibrations.
Rayleigh’s Methods to find natural frequencies. 3
IV 15%
Holzer Methods to find natural frequencies. 3
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Transverse vibrations of strings. 1
V Longitudinal, Lateral and Torsional vibrations. 1 20%
Approximate methods for calculating natural frequencies. 3
Concepts – Coupling. 2
Aero elastic instabilities and their prevention. 2
VI Basic ideas on wing divergence, loss and reversal of 2 20%
aileron control.
Flutter and its prevention. 2
END SEMESTER EXAM

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
Course code Course Name L-T-P - Year of
Credits Introduction
AO305 FLIGHT MECHANICS 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite: Nil
Course Objectives
 To understand the behavior of airflow over bodies with particular emphasis on airfoil
sections in the incompressible flow regime.
Syllabus
Measurement of speed - Streamlined and bluff bodies- Drag -Straight and level flight-Gliding and
Climbing flight- Range and Endurance- Aero foil geometry, characteristics and symbols- Lift,
drag and L/D ratio devices- Take off and landing performance, turning performance-V-n diagram-
Static and dynamic stability- aerodynamic balancing-
Aircraft equations of motion- stability derivatives
Expected Outcome
 The students will be able to analyze the behavior of airflow over bodies with particular
emphasis on airfoil sections in the incompressible flow regime.
Text Books:
1. Houghton, E.L., and Caruthers, N.B., Aerodynamics for engineering students, Edward
Arnold Publishers, 1988.
2. Perkins C.D., &Hage, R.E. Airplane performance, stability and control, Wiley Toppan,
1974.
References:
1. Babister, A.W. Aircraft stability and response, Pergamon Press, 1980.
2. Clancey,L.J. Aerodynamics, Pitman, 1986.
3. Kuethe, A.M., and Chow, C.Y., Foundations of Aerodynamics, John Wiley & Sons, 1982.
4. McCormic, B.W., Aerodynamics, Aeronautics & Flight Mechanics John Wiley, 1995.
5. Nelson, R.C. Flight Stability & Automatic Control, McGraw-Hill, 1989.
Course Plan
End
Sem.
Module Contents Hours
Exam
Marks
Measurement of speed& Mach number 1
True, Indicated and Equivalent air speed, Streamlined and bluff bodies 2
I 15%
Various Types of drag in airplanes, drag polar curve 3
Methods of drag reduction of airplanes. 2
Aero foil characteristics and symbols. 3
Fundamental equation for lift and drag and L/D ratio 2
II 15%
Shape and dimension of aero foil Aspect ratio of its effects. Mean 3
aerodynamic chord and airflow control devices
FIRST INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Straight and level flight, thrust required and available 1
Power required and available, Effect of altitude on thrust and power 3
III 15%
Conditions for minimum drag and minimum power required 2
Gliding and Climbing flight, Range and Endurance. 4
IV Take off and landing performance 2 15%
 Turning performance, horizontal and vertical turn 2
Pull up and pull down, maximum turn rate 1
V-n diagram 1
SECOND INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Degrees of freedom of a system, static and dynamic stability, static 2
longitudinal stability
Contribution of individual components, neutral point, static margin, 3
V 20%
Hinge moment, Elevator control effectiveness
Aircraft equations of motion, stability derivatives, stability quartic, 2
Phugoid motion
Yaw and side slip, Dihedral effect, contribution of various 2
components, lateral control, aileron control power, strip theory
Aileron reversal, weather cock stability, directional control, rudder 2
VI 20%
requirements, dorsal fin
Dutch roll, spiral and directional divergence, autorotation and 2
spin(descriptive)
END SEMESTER EXAM
Question Paper Pattern
Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO306 AVIONICS AND CONTROL SYSTEMS 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To introduce the basic of avionics and its need for civil and military aircrafts
 To impart knowledge about the avionic architecture and various avionics data buses
 To gain more knowledge on various avionics subsystems employed in modern
aircrafts.
Syllabus
Introduction to digital computer and memories – Avionics - Avionics system architecture -
Data buses - display technology- Civil and Military Electrical Power requirement standards-
Radio navigation - Inertial Navigation Systems (INS)- Inertial sensors, Satellite navigation
systems, GPS- Air data quantities- Mach warning, Altitude warning. Auto pilot -Fiber optic
cables and their characteristics, -Avionics fiber optic data busses-Multiplexing schemes for
onboard avionics- Fiber optic gyro.
Expected Outcome
The students will be able to
i. Build Digital avionics architecture and various displays.
ii. Design Navigation system
iii. Design and perform analysis on air system.
Text Books:
1. Albert Helfrick.D., "Principles of Avionics", Avionics Communications Inc., 2004
2. Collinson.R.P.G. "Introduction to Avionics", Chapman and Hall, 1996.
Reference:
1. Middleton, D.H., Ed., "Avionics systems, Longman Scientific and Technical",
Longman Group UK Ltd., England, 1989.
2. Spitzer, C.R. "Digital Avionics Systems", Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs,
N.J.,U.S.A. 1993.
3. Spitzer. C.R. "The Avionics Hand Book", CRC Press, 2000
4. S.C.Gupta, “Optoelectronic devices and Systems”, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi,
2005.
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours End
Sem.
Exam
Marks
Need for avionics in civil and military aircraft and space systems. 1
Integrated avionics and weapon systems. 1
I 15%
Typical avionics subsystems, design, technologies. 2
Introduction to digital computer and memories. 2
Avionics system architecture. 1 15%
 Data buses - MIL-STD-1553B. 3
II
ARINC – 429. 2
ARINC – 629 4
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Trends in display technology, Alphanumeric displays, character 2
displays etc.
Civil and Military aircraft cockpits, MFDs, MFK, HUD, HDD, 1
HMD, DVI, HOTAS. 15%
III
Synthetic and enhanced vision, situation awareness, 3
Panoramic/big picture display, virtual cockpit.
Civil and Military Electrical Power requirement standards. 1
Radio navigation – ADF, DME, VOR, LORAN, DECCA, 1
OMEGA, ILS, MLS.
IV Inertial Navigation Systems (INS). 2 15%
Inertial sensors, INS block diagram. 2
Satellite navigation systems – GPS. 2
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Air data quantities – Altitude, Air speed, Vertical speed, Mach 1
Number, Total air temperature.
V Mach warning, Altitude warning. 1 20%
Auto pilot – Basic principles. 1
Longitudinal and lateral auto pilot. 2
Types of Fiber optic cables and their characteristics, fiber optic 2
sources and detectors.
Avionics fiber optic data busses: IEEE std 1393, MIL STD 1773 1
VI 20%
etc.
Multiplexing schemes for onboard avionics, 1
Fiber optic gyro. 2
END SEMESTER EXAM

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts
Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
Course code Course Name L-T-P - Year of
Credits Introduction
AO307 AIRCRFT GENERAL ENGINEERING AND 3-0-0-3 2016
MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
Prerequisite: Nil
Course Objectives
 To impart the basic concepts of aircraft general engineering and maintenance practices.
Syllabus
Aircraft Weight and Balance - Aircraft station Numbers -Aircraft Hardware- Fluid lines and
Fittings- American and British Systems for Identification- Hand Tools- Lay out and Measuring
tools - Aircraft metal structure Repair - Inspection Fundamentals- Aircraft logs, Publications,
Bulletins, Various Manuals, Type Certificate data sheet-ATA Specifications, Engine Starting
Procedures, Piston Turbo Prop and Turbo Jet Engines, Aircraft Fuelling Procedures- Aircraft Tie
down, Towing and Taxing of Aircraft, Jacking of Aircraft
Expected Outcome
 The students will gain the concepts of aircraft general engineering and maintenance
practices.
Text Books:
1. Kroes Watkins Delp, Aircraft Maintenance and Repair, McGraw Hill, New York, 1993.
2. Airframe and Power plant Mechanics-General Hand Book-FAA Himalayan Book
House,New Delhi.
References:
1. Aviation Maintenance Technician Hand Book-Airframe Vol -I and II, FAA, Shroff
Publishers & Distributors ,New Delhi.
2. Civil Aircraft inspection procedures-CAP 459-Vol.I & II, Sterling Book house, Mumbai.
3. Lalit Gupta , Aircraft General Engineering Practices, ,Himalayan Book house, New Delhi
Course Plan
End
Sem.
Module Contents Hours
Exam
Marks
Aircraft Weight and Balance - Purpose, Theory of Weight and 1
Balance
Terminology - The Datum, C.G, Maximum Weight, Empty Weight, 1
Useful load, Zero fuel weight
I 15%
Aircraft weighing procedure - Control Surface Balancing - Rigging 2
checks
Structural Alignment, Cable tension, Control surface travel - 2
Aircraft Station Numbers
Aircraft Hardware-Aircraft Bolts and Nuts, Washers, Aircraft 1
Screws, Control cables, Turn Buckles, Rivets
Fluid lines And Fittings-Flexible Hose, Rubber Hose, Rigid tubes 3
II 15%
Identification of Fluid Lines 2
Plumbing Connectors. American and British Systems for 4
Identification.
 FIRST INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Hand Tools-Pliers, Wrenches, Torque Wrenches, Snips 2
Files, Reamers, Drills, Taps and Dies, Screw Drivers 1
III 15%
Lay out and Measuring tools, rules, Combination set 3
Precision Instruments-Micrometer, Vernier caliper, Telescopic 1
gauge, Vernier height gauge.
Aircraft metal structure Repair - Riveting, Installation of Rivets, 2
riveting procedure, Rivet Lay out.
Sheet metal Bending, Tube Bending and Flaring - Cable Splicing & 2
IV Swaging, 15%
Wire Locking Welding-Oxy Acetylene, Electric Arc Welding 2
MIG, TIG, plasma welding 1
SECOND INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Inspection Fundamentals-, Special Inspections-Hard Landing 1
Inspection

V Severe turbulence inspection 1 20%

Aircraft logs, Publications, Bulletins 1
Various Manuals, Type Certificate data sheet-ATA Specifications 2
Engine Starting Procedures 2
Piston Turbo Prop and Turbo Jet Engines 1
VI Aircraft Fuelling Procedures- Aircraft Tie down, Towing and 20%
1
Taxing of Aircraft
Jacking of Aircraft 2
END SEMESTER EXAM
Question Paper Pattern
Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
Course code Course Name L-T-P - Year of
Credits Introduction
AO309 EXPERIMENTAL STRESS ANALYSIS 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite: Nil
Course Objectives
 To study the various experimental techniques involved for measuring displacements,
stresses, strains in structural components.
Syllabus
Principles of measurements – Extensometers - Capacitance gauges, Laser displacement sensors-
electrical resistance strain gauges - static and dynamic strain measurements - strain indicators-
Rosette analysis- stress gauges- load cells- Two-dimensional photo elasticity- Transmission photo
elasticity- polariscopes - Introduction to three-dimensional photo elasticity -Relation between
stresses in coating and specimen-Fundamentals of NDT
Expected Outcome
The students will acquire knowledge about
 Stress and strain measurements in loaded components.
 The usage of strain gauges and photo elastic techniques of measurement.
 Use of NDT in stress analysis
Text Books:
1. Dally, J.W., and Riley, W.F., "Experimental Stress Analysis", McGraw Hill Inc., New
York 1998.
2. Sadhu Singh, "Experimental Stress Analysis", Khanna Publishers, New Delhi, 1996.
3. Srinath, L.S., Raghava, M.R., Lingaiah, K., Garagesha, G., Pant B., and RaMachandra, K.,
"Experimental Stress Analysis", Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 1984.
References:
1. Durelli. A.J., "Applied Stress Analysis", Prentice Hall of India Pvt Ltd., New Delhi, 1970
2. Hetenyi, M., "Hand book of Experimental Stress Analysis", John Wiley and Sons Inc.,
New York, 1972.
3. Max Mark Frocht, "Photo Elasticity", John Wiley and Sons Inc., New York, 1968
4. Pollock A.A., Acoustic Emission in Acoustics and Vibration Progress, Ed. Stephens
R.W.B., Chapman and Hall,1993.
5. Ramesh, K., Digital Photoelasticity, Springer, New York, 2000
Course Plan
Sem. Exam
Module Contents Hours
Marks
Principles of measurements, Accuracy, Sensitivity and range of 1
measurements
Mechanical and Optical extensometers and their uses, 2
I Advantages and disadvantages 15%
Acoustical and Electrical extensometers and their uses, 2
Advantages and disadvantages
Capacitance gauges. 1
Principle of operation of electrical resistance strain gauges and 2
II requirements, Types and their uses. 15%
Materials for strain gauges 1
 Calibration and temperature compensation, cross sensitivity 2
FIRST INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Wheatstone bridge and potentiometer circuits for static and 1
dynamic strain measurements
Rosette analysis – Numerical Problems 4
III 15%
strain indicators 1
Wheatstone bridge and potentiometer circuits for static and 2
dynamic strain measurements
Two-dimensional photo elasticity, Photo elastic materials 2
Concept of light - photo elastic effects 1
IV 15%
Stress optic law, Transmission photo elasticity 3
plane and circular polariscopes. 1
SECOND INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Interpretation of fringe pattern 1
Calibration of photo elastic materials 2
V Compensation and separation techniques 2 20%
Moire method of strain analysis. 2
Introduction to three-dimensional photo elasticity 2
Fundamentals of NDT 2
Acoustic Emission Technique 2
VI Radiography, Thermography, Ultrasonic Testing 2 20%
Eddy Current testing, Fluorescent Penetrant Testing 1
Introduction to brittle coating 1
END SEMESTER EXAM

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO331 AIRFRAME PRODUCTION AND 0-0-3-1 2016
MAINTENANCE LAB
Course Objectives
 To give training on riveting, patchwork, welding and carpentry
List of experiments
1. Aircraft wood gluing-single scarf joint
2. Aircraft wood gluing-double scarf joint
3. Study on MIG, TIG & PLASMA welding of aircraft components
4. Welded single & double V-joints.
5. Fabric Patch repair
6. Riveted patch repairs.
7. Tube bending and flaring
8. Sheet metal forming.
9. Preparation of glass epoxy of composite laminates and specimens.
10. Determination of elastic constants of composite specimens.
11. Plain Turning operation on Lathe.
12. Plain Milling Exercise.
13. TIG welding practice of basic joints
14. MIG welding practice of basic joints
15. PLASMA welding practice of basic joints
Expected Outcome
 The students will get hands on experience in doing minor works in airframe
production and maintenance.
END SEMESTER EXAM
Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO332 PROPULSION LAB 0-0-3-1 2016
Course Objectives
 To carryout experiments in IC Engines, propeller, turbine blades etc.
List of Experiments
1. Performance test on a 4-stroke engine.
2. Valve timing of a 4 – stroke engine
3. Port timing of a 2 stroke engine.
4. COP test on a Vapour compression refrigeration test rig
5. Velocity profiles of wall jets.
6. Velocity profiles of free jets.
7. Wall Pressure distribution and measurements in nozzles.
8. Study of Forced / Free Convection.
9. Determination of Propeller Thrust and Performance.
10. Determination of effectiveness of heat exchanger.
11. Flame stabilization studies using conical flame holders.
12. Cascade testing of compressor and turbine blades.
13. Study of piston engines used in aircraft.
14. Study of Jet Engines used in aircraft.
15. Determination of calorific value of a fuel.
Expected outcome
 The students will be able to do simple experiments in propulsion area
END SEMESTER EXAM
 Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO333 AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS LAB 0-0-3-1 2016
Prerequisite:
Course Objectives
 To impart practical experience on static and dynamic analysis of aircraft structural
components
List of Experiments
1. Constant strength Beams
2. Buckling of columns
3. Unsymmetrical Bending of Beams
4. Shear Center Location for Open Section
5. Shear Center Location for Closed Section
6. Flexibility Matrix for Cantilever Beam
7. Combined Loading
8. Wagner beam
9. Stress / Strain Measurement on pressurized thin walled tubes of various materials using strain
gauges.
10. Stress / Strain Measurement on flat plate and cylindrical rod with axial loads using strain
gauges.
11. Stress / Strain Measurement on hollow cylindrical rod with torsional load using strain gauges.
12. Vibration damping test – Longitudinal
13. Vibration damping test – Torsional
14. Stress / Strain Measurement using strain rosette – Star and Delta Connected
15. Verification of stress optic law using photo elasticity.
Expected Outcome
 The students will be able to do experiments to analyse static and dynamic behaviour
of aircraft structural components
END SEMESTER EXAM
 Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO334 AVIONICS AND MICROPROCESSOR LAB 0-0-3-1 2016
Course Objectives
 To train the students to learn about basic digital electronics circuits
 To practice programming with microprocessors
 To do design and implementation of data buses in avionics
List of experiments
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
1. Addition/Subtraction of binary numbers.
2. Multiplexer Circuits
3. Demultiplexer Circuits.
4. Encoder Circuits
5. Decoder Circuits.
6. Timer Circuits, Shift Registers, Binary Comparator Circuits.
MICROPROCESSORS
1. Addition and Subtraction of 8-bit and 16-bit numbers.
2. Sorting of Data in Ascending & Descending order.
3. Sum of a given series with and without carry.
4. Greatest in a given series & Multi-byte addition in BCD mode.
5. Interface programming with 4 digit 7 segment Display & Switches & LED’s.
6. 16 Channel Analog to Digital Converter & Generation of Ramp, Square, Triangular
wave by Digital to Analog Converter.
AVIONICS DATA BUSES
1. Study of Different Avionics Data Buses.
2. MIL-Std – 1553 Data Buses Configuration with Message transfer.
3. MIL-Std – 1553 Remote Terminal Configuration.
Expected outcome
The students will be able to
i. do experiments in the area of digital electronics and avionics
ii. execute microprocessor programming

END SEMESTER EXAM

Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO361 FUELS AND COMBUSTION 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To give an account of fuels and their properties
 To introduce the concepts in combustion science
Syllabus
Fuels - Types and Characteristics of Fuels - Determination of Properties of fuels - Solid Fuels
Liquid Fuels-combustion fundamentals – flame propagation – premixed flames – diffusion
flames – emission.
Expected Outcome
The students will
i. Become aware of the various types of fuels
ii. Understand the basics of combustion
Text Books:
1. Samir Sarkar, Fuels & Combustion, 2nd Edition, Orient Longman, 1990
2. Bhatt, Vora Stoichiometry, 2nd Edition, Tata Mcgraw Hill, 1984
3. BlokhAG, Heat Transfer in Steam Boiler Furnace, Hemisphere Publishing Corpn,
1988.
References:
1. Civil Davies, Calculations in Furnace Technology, Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1966
2. Sharma S P, Mohan Chander, Fuels & Combustion, Tata McGraw Hill, 1984
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours End
Sem.
Exam
Marks
Fuels - Types and Characteristics of Fuels - Determination of 1
Properties of Fuels -
Fuels Analysis - Proximate and Ultimate Analysis - Moisture 1
I Determination - Calorific Value - Gross & Net Calorific Values 15%
Flue gas Analysis - Orsat Apparatus 2
Fuel & Ash Storage & Handling - Spontaneous Ignition 2
Temperatures.
Liquid Fuels 3
Types - Sources - Petroleum Fractions
II Classification - Refining 3 15%
Properties of Liquid Fuels -Calorific Value, Specific Gravity, 4
Flash & Fire Point, Octane Number, Cetane Number etc,
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
 Gaseous Fuels: Classification - Composition & Properties 2
Estimation of Calorific Value - Gas Calorimeter - Rich & Lean 2 15%
III Gas - Wobbe Index
Natural Gas - Dry & Wet Natural Gas - Stripped NG - Foul& 3
Sweet NG - LPG - LNG – CNG, Methane - Producer Gas
Stoichiometry - Mass Basis & Volume Basis - Excess Air 1
Calculation
Fuel & Flue Gas Compositions - Calculations - Rapid Methods 2

IV Combustion Processes - Mechanism of Combustion - Ignition & 2 15%

Ignition Energy - Spontaneous Combustion
Flame Propagation - Liquid & Gaseous Fuels Combustion - Flame 2
Temperature - Theoretical, Adiabatic & Actual - Ignition Limits -
Limits of Inflammability
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Premixed flames: Physical description Detailed analysis, Factors 2
Influencing flame velocity and thickness,
Quenching, Flammability and Ignition Flame stabilization. 20%
2
V
Diffusion flames: jet flame physical descriptions, flame lengths for 2
circular port and slot burners
Soot formation and destruction 1
Emissions: Effects of pollutants, Quantification of emissions, 2
VI Emission from premixed combustion, Emissions from non 20%
3
premixed combustion.
END SEMESTER EXAM
Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions
Course code Course Name L-T-P- Year of
Credits Introduction
AO362 HIGH TEMPERATURE MATERIALS 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To impart high temperature behaviour of materials
 To introduce high temperature materials
Syllabus
Factors influencing functional life of components at elevated temperatures- creep-fracture-
oxidation- corrosion - Iron base, Nickel base, Cobalt base super alloys. Composition control,
solid solution strengthening-Precipitation hardening by gamma prime. Grain boundary
strengthening-TCP phase Embrittlement, solidification of single crystals. Intermetallics, high
temperature ceramics.
Expected Outcome
The students will gain
 Knowledge of effect of temperature in changing the properties of materials.
 Various ways of predicting the nature of material under high temperature.
 Different method by which a material can be made to sustain high temperature.
Text Books:
1. Courtney T .H, “Mechanical Behaviour of Materials”, McGraw-Hill, USA, 1990.
2. Hertzberg R.W., “Deformation and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering materials”,
4thEdition, John Wiley, USA, 1996.
3. Raj. R., “Flow and Fracture at Elevated Temperatures”, American Society for
Metals, USA, 1985.
References:
1. Boyle J.T, Spencer J, “Stress Analysis for Creep” ,Butterworths, UK, 1983.
2. Bressers.J., “Creep and Fatigue in High Temperature Alloys”, Applied Science, 1981.
3. McLean D., “Directionally Solidified Materials for High Temperature Service”, The
Metals Society, USA, 1985.
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours Sem.
Exam
Marks
Factors influencing functional life of components at elevated 1
temperatures.
Definition of creep curve. 1
I 15%
Various stages of creep, metallurgical factors influencing various 2
stages.
Effect of stress, temperatures and strain rate. 2
Design of transient creep time, hardening, strain hardening. 2
II 15%
Expressions of rupture life of creep. 3
 Ductile and brittle materials 2
Monkman-Grant relationship. 4
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Various types of fracture, brittle to ductile from low temperature 2
to high temperature.
Cleavage fracture due to micro void coalescence. 1
III 15%
Diffusion controlled void growth; fracture maps for different 3
alloys and oxides.
Oxidation, Pilling, Bedworth ratio, kinetic laws of oxidation. 2
Defect structure and control of Oxidation by alloy additions, hot 2
gas corrosion deposit.
IV Modified hot gas corrosion, fluxing mechanisms, effect of 2 15%
alloying elements on hot corrosion, interaction of hot corrosion
and creep
Methods of combat hot corrosion. 2
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Iron base, Nickel base, Cobalt base super alloys. 1
Composition control, solid solution strengthening. 20%
V 1
Precipitation hardening by gamma prime. 1
Grain boundary strengthening. 2
TCP phase. 2
VI Embrittlement, solidification of single crystals. 2 20%
Intermetallic, high temperature ceramics. 2
END SEMESTER EXAM
Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts
Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO363 AIRCRAFT MODELLING FUNDAMENTALS 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To introduce the concepts of flying, International standard atmosphere, structural
aspects of airplanes, brief description of systems, instruments and power plants used
in airplanes.
Syllabus
Basics of Aeronautics - Concepts of flight- Overview of Flight Control Surfaces- Materials
used in Aero Modelling – -Construction Techniques in Aero Modelling -Actuators and
Servos –Control surface actuation techniques –Servo motors – construction – working –
Radio Control – Electronic Speed Control – Testing, Safety Practices in RC Modelling.
Expected Outcome
The students will be able to
i. Identify the components of Flight
ii. Identify suitable materials and Power plants for Aircraft.
iii. Perform basic calculation on Mechanics using Newton law for lift, drag and moment.
Text Books:
1. Adrian Vale , Radio Control Model Aircraft , Traplet Publication Ltd.
2. David Boddington, Building & Flying R/C Model Aircraft (3rd Edition), Nexus
Special Interests
3. Peter Miller , Designing Model Aircraft, Traplet Publication Ltd.

References:
1. Alasdair Sutherland, Basic Aeronautics for Modellers, Traplet Publication Ltd.
2. Duncan Hutson, Scale Construction, Traplet Publication Ltd.
3. Oliver WennMacher, Electric Flight Gearboxes, Traplet Publication Ltd.
4. Vic Smead, Basic of Aeromodelling, Nexus Special Interests.
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours End
Sem.
Exam
Marks
Basics of Aeronautics - Parts of Aircrafts - Fuselage, Wings,
1
Radio Control, ESC, Receiver, Servo motors, servo controlling
Concepts of flight -Powered Aircraft & Gliders 1 15%
I
Aircraft Lift & Aircraft Drag 2
Types of flying Models - Free Flight, Powered Flight, Control
2
Line and Radio Controlling Flying – Pilot Visibility.
Overview of Flight Control Surfaces - Four Basic forces of flight 1
Basic Terminologies – Concept of Maneuvering - Power sources 15%
3
in Aero modelling - Aircraft Thrust -Aircraft Motion
 II IC Engines – Glow plug Engines – Motors – Brushed –
2
Brushless motors
Electronic speed controllers – Ducted fan motors – propellers 4
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Materials used in Aero Modelling – Balsa woods – bamboo
2
sticks
Thermoplastics – Polystyrene and Thermocol - Composite (glass
1 15%
and carbon fiber reinforced)
III Japanese tissue, bamboo paper and silk as covering materials –
3
properties – significance and advantages
Adhesives types and usage methods. 1
Construction Techniques in Aero Modelling 1
Side-frame type Fuselage - Bulkhead-stringer Fuselage - Shaping
2
of Wing Ribs 15%
IV
Anti-Warp Type Wing - Covering of Wing by Tissue 2
Covering of Wing by Plastic Sheet - Use of Plastics and
2
Thermocol - Assembling of Model.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Actuators and Servos – Magnetic Actuators – Servo Motors –
1
Micro Servos
Landing gear mechanism 1
V 20%
Control surface actuation techniques – concepts – principles and 1
working.
Servo motors – construction – working – types – loading and 2
operation techniques.
Radio Control – Transmitters – Receivers 2
Electronic Speed Control – Batteries 1 20%
VI
Binding the Receiver to the Transmitter – Testing 1
Safety Practices in RC Modelling. 1
END SEMESTER EXAM
Question Paper Pattern
Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours
The question paper shall consist of three parts
Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
 Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO364 ACTUATORS AND CONTROLS IN AIRCRAFT 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To impart knowledge of the hydraulic and pneumatic systems components and types of
instruments and its operation including navigational instruments to the students.
Syllabus
Introduction to oil hydraulics and pneumatics. - Hydraulic pumps and motors -Hydraulic
actuators - Nonlinearities in control systems .Design and analysis of typical hydraulic circuits -
Valve configurations- General valve analysis -Basic air cycle systems-fire protection systems-
Deicing and anti-icing system -Flight instruments and navigation instruments
Expected Outcome
The students will be able to
 Know the operation of airplane control system, Engine system, Air conditioning and
pressing system.
 Know the operation of air data Instruments system.
Text Books:
1. Mekinley, J.L. and R.D. Bent, "Aircraft Power Plants", McGraw Hill 1993.
2. Pallet, E.H.J, "Aircraft Instruments & Principles", Pitman & Co 1993.
References:
1. Handbooks of Airframe and Power plant Mechanics, US dept. of Transportation, Federal
Aviation Administration, The English Book Store, New Delhi, 1995
2. Mckinley, J.L. and Bent R.D. "Aircraft Maintenance & Repair", McGraw Hill, 1993.
3. Treager, S., "Gas Turbine Technology", McGraw Hill 1997.
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours End
Sem.
Exam
Marks
Introduction to oil hydraulics and pneumatics, their structure, advantages 1
and limitations.
Properties of fluids, Fluids for hydraulic systems, governing laws. 5
Distribution of fluid power, ISO symbols, energy losses in hydraulic
I systems. 15%
Applications, Basic types and constructions of Hydraulic pumps and 2
motors. Pump and motor analysis.
Performance curves and parameters 2
Hydraulic actuators. 1
II Types and constructional details, lever systems, control elements. 3 15%
Direction, pressure and flow control valves. 2
 FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Proportional control valves and servo valves. Nonlinearities in control 2
systems (backlash, hysteresis, dead band and friction nonlinearities).
Design and analysis of typical hydraulic circuits. Regenerative circuits, 1
III high low circuits, Synchronization circuits, and accumulator sizing. 15%
Intensifier circuits Meter-in, Meter-out and Bleed-off circuits; Fail Safe 3
and Counter balancing circuits, accessories used in fluid power system.
Filtration systems and maintenance of system. 1
Valve configurations. 1
General valve analysis, valve lap, flow forces and lateral forces on spool 2
IV valves. 15%
Series and parallel pressure compensation flow control valves. 2
Flapper valve Analysis and Design. 2
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Basic air cycle systems – vapour cycle systems, boot-strap air cycle 1
system. 20%
V Evaporative vapour cycle systems – evaporation air cycle systems 1
Oxygen systems – fire protection systems. 1
Deicing and anti-icing system. 2
Flight instruments and navigation instruments. 2
Accelerometers, air speed indicators – Mach meters – altimeters - 2
VI gyroscopic instruments– principles and operation. 20%
Study of various types of engine instruments – tachometers – 2
temperature gauges – pressure gauge – operation and principles.
END SEMESTER EXAM

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A : 4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part B: 4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part C: 6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO365 WIND POWER ENGINEERING 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To familiarize the non-aeronautical uses of aerodynamics
Syllabus
Atmospheric Circulation - Stability of atmospheres –Governing equations of atmospheric
boundary layer - Boundary layers and separations – Oscillatory Flow patterns - Vortex
shedding flow switching - Structures in three dimensional -wing loading- assessment
methods - Vortex shedding and lock in phenomena in turbulent flows - Wind loads & their
effects on tall structures, Launch vehicles
Expected Outcome
 The students will be able to apply principles of aerodynamics in analysing structures
subjected to wind loads.
Text Books:
 Emil Simiu& Robert H Scanlan, Wind effects on structures - fundamentals and
applications to design, John Wiley & Sons Inc New York, 1996.
References:
1. N J Cook, Design Guides to wind loading of buildings structures Part I & II,
Butterworths, London, 1985
2. Tom Lawson Building Aerodynamics Imperial College Press London, 2001
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours End
Sem.
Exam
Marks
Atmospheric Circulation 1
Stability of atmospheres – definitions & implications 1
I 15%
Effects of friction – Atmospheric motion 2
Local winds, Building codes, Terrains different types. 2
Governing equations of atmospheric boundary layer– mean 1
velocity profiles, power law
logarithmic law wind speeds 3
15%
atmospheric turbulence profiles – spectral density function – 2
II length scale of turbulence
Roughness parameters simulation techniques in wind tunnels. 4
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Boundary layers and separations – Wake and Vortex formation 2 15%
 III two dimensional
Strouhal Number, Reynolds number – Separation and 1
Reattachments, Oscillatory Flow patterns, Vortex shedding flow
switching
Time varying forces to wind velocity in turbulent flow 3
Structures in three dimensions 1
Introduction to wing loading, 2

IV Analysis and synthesis loading coefficients, local & global 4 15%

coefficients, pressure shear stress coefficients, force and moment
coefficients
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Vortex shedding and lock in phenomena in turbulent flows, 6 20%
V
across wind galloping, wake galloping
Torsional divergence, along wind galloping of circular cables, 3
VI cross wind galloping of circular cables, 20%
Wind loads & their effects on tall structures 3
END SEMESTER EXAM

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO366 AERO ACOUSTICS 3-0–0-3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To provide an understanding of fundamentals of acoustics, basic terminologies and
scales of measurements.
 To emphasise on sound generation, propagation and radiation by fluid flow over the
bodies, like aircrafts, as well as high speed jets like rocket exhausts, which pose both
engineering and environmental challenges .
 To expose experimental measurements and computational tools
Syllabus
Basic acoustic terminology and definitions - acoustic reference standards and noise regulations -
Various sources of noise in aircrafts - Conservation laws and governing equations of fluid
mechanics - Duct acoustics sound fields in ducts and wave guides –Noise insulation and absorption
– Acoustic materials -Impact of noise levels on humans and environment. - Aircraft noise
regulations near airports – important noise measurements and common instruments- Noise control
by source modification, transmission path alterations and receiver protection - Introduction to
computational aero acoustics.
Expected Outcome
The students will
i. have a basic understanding of sound, its generation and propagation mechanisms
ii. realize the adverse impacts of sound on humans and environment.
iii. have a knowledge of noise regulations
iv. be able to design devices like high speed cars and trains that produce less noise, by both
computational methods as well as by experimental techniques.
Text Books:
1) M.E. Goldstein, Aeroacoustics, 1st Edition, Mc Graw Hill Publications, 1976
2) R.J. Peters, B.J. Smith and Margret Hollins, - Acoustics and Noise Control , Routledge
Publications , London, 2011.
3) Tarit. K. Bose, Aerodynamic Noise – An introduction for physicists and engineers,
Springer Publications, 2013 ISBN:9781461450191
References:
1) Blackstock, David T, Fundamentals of physical acoustics. John Wiley & Sons, 2000.
2) Harris C.M., Handbook of Noise Control, McGraw Hill Publications 1979.
3) Kinsler L. E. , A. R. Frey, A. B. Coppens and J. V. Sanders, Fundamentals of Acoustics,
3rd edition, John Wiley and Sons, New York, 1982.
4) Reynolds D. D., Engineering Principles of Acoustics, Allyn and Bacon Inc., Boston, 1981.
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours Sem.
Exam
Marks
Basic acoustic terminology and definitions - Plane waves and harmonic 4
I solution - velocity of sound in fluids - relationship between wave length, 15%
particle velocities, acceleration
 Acoustic energy density and intensity - acoustic impedance associated with 2
fluid flows –
Logarithmic decibel scales – acoustic reference standards and noise 2
regulations
Various sources of noise in an aircraft - noise produced by engine, 3
propellers, fans, combustion chambers,- helicopter rotor noise – noise
II generated by subsonic and supersonic jets and rocket exhausts 15%
Noise produced by boundary layers on external surfaces- like fins and 3
stabilizers or from sonic boom

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Conservation laws and governing equations of fluid mechanics - 3
Lighthill’s analogy and derivation of Lighthill’s equation –
Noise generated from flow turbulence – sound generation in subsonic 3
III 15%
and supersonic fluid flow over solid and flexible boundaries -
Sound radiation from simple sources like monopole, dipole and 2
quadrapoles
Duct acoustics sound fields in ducts and wave guides – property of duct 3
modes -
IV Cavity noise- turbo-machinery noise and buzz-saw noise - noise 2 15%
suppression devices like mufflers and plenum chambers
Noise insulation and absorption – Acoustic materials. 2
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Impact of noise levels on humans and environment. Phone and Sone 2
scales -
Perceived noise levels and noise number index - hearing loss index. 3
V Aircraft noise regulations near airports – important noise measurements 20%
and common instruments.
Noise control by source modification, transmission path alterations and 2
receiver protection ( by illustrative examples )
Brief introduction to computational aero acoustics. 2
VI Use of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) solutions to identify acoustic 2 20%
sources which serve as input to solve Lighthill’s equations to predict noise
levels
END SEMESTER EXAM
Question Paper Pattern
Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours
The question paper shall consist of three parts
Part A : 4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part B : 4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part C : 6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO367 NUMERICAL PROGRAMMING 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To introduce advanced mathematical modeling concepts
Syllabus
Matlab – Solving equations - Linear Algebra – Linear systems- Nonlinear Systems -
Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors - Interpolation, Least Squares Fitting – Integration - Plotting
Functions of Two Variables - Differential Equations - Finite Difference Method – Floating
point arithmetic
Expected Outcome
 The students will be able to solve mathematical problems using numerical methods
Text Books:
1. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, 8th Edition, Wiley.
2. John J. Mathews and Kurtis D. Fink, Numerical Methods using Matlab, 4th
Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall.
3. K.Srinivasa Raju and D. Nagesh Kumar, "Multi criterion Analysis in Engineering
and Management", PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India, ISBN 978-81-203-
3976-7, pp.288, 2010.
4. Phillips G.M.M. and Peter J. Taylor, Theory and Applications of Numerical
Analysis, 2nd Edition, Elsevier Science & Technology Books.
5. Todd Young and Martin J. Mohlenkamp, Introduction to Numerical Methods and
Matlab Programming for Engineers, Department of Mathematics Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
6. William H Press, Saul A Teukolsky, William T Vetterling and Brain P Flannery,
Numerical Recipes in C, 2nd Edition, Cambridge University Press
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours End
Sem.
Exam
Marks
Matlab and Solving Equations - Vectors, Functions, and Plots in 1
Matlab-Matlab Programs
Newton’s Method and Loops 1 15%
I
Controlling Error and Conditional Statements 2
The Bisection Method and Locating Roots - Secant Methods - 2
Computations
Linear Algebra - Matrices and Matrix Operations in Matlab 1
Introduction to Linear Systems - Accuracy, Condition Numbers 3
and Pivoting 15%
LU Decomposition - Nonlinear Systems - Newton’s Method 2
II Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors - Application of Eigenvectors: 4
Vibrational Modes
 FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Functions and Data - Polynomial and Spline Interpolation 2
Least Squares Fitting: Noisy Data - Integration: Left, Right and 1
Trapezoid Rules
Midpoint and Simpson’s Rules - Plotting Functions of Two 3 15%
III Variables
Double Integrals for Rectangles - Double Integrals for Non- 1
rectangles - Gaussian Quadrature
Differential Equations - Reduction of Higher Order Equations to 1
Systems
IV Euler Methods - Higher Order Methods 2 15%
Multi-step Methods 2
ODE Boundary Value Problems and Finite Differences 2
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Finite Difference Method – Nonlinear ODE - Parabolic PDEs 1
Explicit Method - Solution Instability for the Explicit Method - 1
Implicit Methods
V Insulated Boundary Conditions - Finite Difference Method for 1 20%
Elliptic PDEs -
Convection-Diffusion Equations - Determining Internal Node 2
Values
Floating point arithmetic, linear systems, nonlinear equations 1
Eigen value and Eigen vector problems, interpolation and 2
polynomial approximation, basics of iterative methods.
VI numerical methods for ordinary differential equations, numerical 1 20%
optimization
numerical methods for partial differential equations, numerical 1
integration, engineering applications
END SEMESTER EXAM
Question Paper Pattern
Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours
The question paper shall consist of three parts
Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO368 EXPERIEMENTAL AERODYNAMICS 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite: Nil
Course Objectives
 To introduce the measurement techniques involved in aerodynamic testing.
Syllabus
Low speed wind tunnels - supersonic wind tunnels- estimation of flow parameters and
aerodynamic coefficients-span wise load distribution - Mach number estimation - Hot wire
anemometer and laser Doppler anemometer for turbulence and velocity measurements-
measurement of static and total temperatures - pressure transducers - flow measurements -
Pitot-static tube correction -Boundary layer effects- Velocity profile on a flat plate by
momentum-integral method - Calculation of CD from wall shear stress,- Heating requirements
in hypersonic wind tunnels-Re-entry problems.
Expected Outcome
The students will gain
i. Knowledge of instruments used in wind tunnels
ii. Effective data acquisition in different flow regimes
Text Books:
1. Pope. A and Goin. L, “High speed wind tunnel testing”, John Wiley, 1985
2. Rae W.H and Pope. A, “Low speed wind tunnel testing”, John Wiley Publication, 1984
3. Rathakrishnan. E, “Instrumentation, Measurement and Experiments in Fluids”, CRC
Press, London, 2007
References:
1. Bradsaw, Experimental Fluid Mechanics, Pergamon, Oxford, 1970
2. Edward R. C. Miles, Supersonic Aerodynamics, Dover, New York, 1950
3. Lecture course on Advanced Flow Diagnostic Techniques 17-19 September 2008 NAL,
Bangalore.
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours End
Sem.
Exam
Marks
Low speed wind tunnels 2
Estimation of energy ratio and power required supersonic wind
I 3 15%
tunnels
Calculation of running time and storage tank requirements. 2
Estimation of flow angularity and turbulence factor-calculation of
2
CL and CD on aero foils from pressure distribution
II 15%
CD from wake survey-Test section average velocity using traversing
3
rakes
 Span wise load distribution for different taper ratios of wing 2
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Mach number estimation in test section by pressure measurement
III 6 15%
and using a wedge.
Hot wire anemometer and laser Doppler anemometer for turbulence
3
and velocity measurements.
Use of thermocouples and pyrometers for measurement of static and
IV 2 15%
total temperatures.
Use of pressure transducers, Rotameters and ultrasonic flow meters.
2

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Pitot-static tube correction for subsonic and supersonic Mach
2 20%
numbers.
V Boundary layer effects. 2
Velocity profile on a flat plate by momentum-integral method 2
Calculation of CD from wall shear stress- 2
Heating requirements in hypersonic wind tunnels
VI 2 20%
Re-entry problems. 2
END SEMESTER EXAM

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO401 COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS 3-1-0-4 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To introduce Governing Equations of viscous fluid flows
 To introduce numerical modeling and its role in the field of fluid flow and heat
transfer
 To enable the students to understand the various discretization methods, solution
procedures and turbulence modeling.
 To create confidence to solve complex problems in the field of fluid flow and heat
transfer by using high speed computers.

Syllabus
Fundamental concepts of CFD - Basic equations -Different CFD methods-Mathematical
preliminaries for CFD techniques-Constancy, convergence and stability properties of
computational techniques-Finite difference scheme for parabolic differential equation-
Euler equation of inviscid and incompressible flow- Navier stokes equation – Finite difference
techniques applied to elliptical equations - Two dimensional problems – Three dimensional
problems
Expected Outcome
The students will be able to
i. create numerical modeling and its role in the field of fluid flow and heat transfer
ii. use the various discretization methods, solution procedures and turbulence modeling
to solve flow and heat transfer problems.

Text Books:
1. John Anderson, Computational fluid dynamics, McGraw Hill, 1995
2. John F. Wendt (Ed.), Computational fluid dynamics - An introduction, Springer
Verlag, 2009
References:
1. Fletcher, Computation technique for fluid dynamics , Vol-I and II , Springer
2. Pradip Niyogi, S.K Chakrabarty, M.K Laha, Introduction to computation fluid
dynamics, Pearson Education, 2005
3. T J Chung, Computational fluid dynamics, Cambridge university press, 2010
Module Contents Hours End
Sem.
Exam
Marks
Fundamental concepts of CFD
1
Aim and scope of CFD
I 15%
Basic equations of fluid dynamics in conservative and non-
2
conservative form
 Different CFD methods- numerical source, panel method of non-
lifting flows over arbitrary bodies 2

Vortex panel method of lifting flows over arbitrary bodies 1

Finite different methods of subsonic, supersonic and viscous
1
flows
Finite element methods as applied is incompressible non-viscous
1
flows
Finite volume techniques comparative study of these methods 1
Mathematical preliminaries for CFD techniques
Mathematical properties of fluid dynamics equations elliptical, 2
parabolic and hyperbolic equations
Strong and weak formation of boundary value problems ,strong
formulation, weighted residual formulation ,galerkin formulation 3
II 15%
,variational formulation
Finite difference discretisation forward difference backward
2
difference and central difference formulations
Transformation and grids coordinate transformation structured
2
and unstructured grids, staggered grids
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Constancy, convergence and stability properties of
computational techniques
Errors in numerical approximation techniques- round off error, 3
truncation error, Concepts of numerical dissipation, numerical
III dispersion 15%
Consistency, convergence and stability property of different
3
CFD methods, Lax equivalence theorem
Stability properties of explicit methods regions of weak stability
3
and absolute stability
Finite difference scheme for parabolic differential equation
Finite difference scheme for heat conduction equation : FTCS
4
scheme, convergence and stability property of above scheme
merits and demerits of this explicit method
IV 15%
Crank Nicholson Implicit scheme, truncation error, consistency
and convergence of the above scheme. Dissipative and
4
dispersive error stability of crank Nicholson scheme merits and
demerits of this Implicit method
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Simple finite difference technique applied to hyperbolic
equations (non conservative form of Euler equation
applicable to inviscid flow ) and elliptical equation (Laplace
equation) in two dimension 20%
Euler equation of inviscid and incompressible flow. Lax
V 6
Wendroff technique– its limitations ,Mac cormacks technique
.Disspative and dispersive error stability property Pressure
correction technique application to incompressible viscous flow
incompressible Navier stokes equation – central differencing of
above equations – need for a staggered grid.
 Finite difference techniques applied to elliptical equations:-
Laplace’s equation in two dimensions – numerical difference
method. Iterative method for solution of linear algebraic system 4
Jacobi and the gauss- seidel. scheme convergence of above
method. Condition for stability
Finite volume techniques
Two dimensional problems – Node centred control volume, cell 3
centred control volume
Three dimensional problems -3-D geometry of data structure
,cell centred average scheme, three dimensional FVM equations 3
VI . 20%
Lax Vendroff time stepping , Runge kutta time stepping,
Multistage time stepping finite difference method like finite 3
volume technique
Central and upwind type discretisation treatment of derivatives.

END SEMESTER EXAM

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
 Course Course Name L-T-P - Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO402 ROCKETRY AND SPACE MECHANICS 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To introduce solar system and basic concepts of orbital mechanics with particular
emphasis on interplanetary trajectories
 To know rocketry and missile systems

Syllabus
Description of solar system-Newton’s Law of Universal gravitation -Principle of operation of
rocket motor -Boat-tailing in missiles –multi staging of rocket vehicles

Expected outcome
The students will get
i. knowledge about solar system and orbital mechanism
ii. awareness about the rocketry and missile systems

Text Books:
1. G.P. Sutton, “Rocket Propulsion Elements”, John Wiley & Sons Inc., New York, 5th
Edition, 1986.
2. J.W. Cornelisse, “Rocket Propulsion and Space Dynamics”, J.W. Freeman & Co., Ltd.,
London, 1982

References:
1. Van de Kamp, “Elements of astromechanics”, Pitman Publishing Co., Ltd., London, 1980.
2. E.R. Parker, “Materials for Missiles and Spacecraft”, McGraw-Hill Book Co., Inc., 1982.

Course Plan
End
Sem.
Module Contents Hours Exam
Marks
The Solar System – References Frames and Coordinate Systems 1
The Celestial Sphere– The Ecliptic – Motion of Vernal Equinox 1
I Sidereal Time – Solar Time – Standard Time –The Earth’s 2 15%
Atmosphere
Galilean transformation Keplers Law, Newton Law of gravitation. 2
Estimation of orbital and escape velocity - The many body 2
Problem – Lagrange Jacobian Identity
The Circular Restricted Three Body Problem 2
II Liberation Points- Relative Motion in the N-body Problem Two – 2
Body Problem 15%
Satellite Orbits – Relations between Position and Time – Orbital 4
Elements.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAMINATION
 Principle of operation of rocket motor - thrust equation 2
one dimensional and two dimensional rocket motions in free space 1
and homogeneous gravitational fields
III 15%
Description of vertical, inclined and gravity turn trajectories 3
determinations of range and altitude
simple approximations to burnout velocity 1
Description of various loads experienced by a rocket passing 2
through atmosphere
IV drag estimation – wave drag, skin friction drag, form drag and base 2
pressure drag 15%
Boat-tailing in missiles –performance at various altitudes 2
SECOND INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Need for multi staging of rocket vehicle 1
multistage vehicle optimization 1
V 20%
Stage separation dynamics and separation techniques 1
Aerodynamic and jet control methods of rocket vehicles - SITVC. 2
Basics of rocket nozzles – principle 2
Conical and bell shaped nozzles 1
VI 20%
Adapted nozzles 1
Rocket dispersion – launching problems. 2
END SEMESTER EXAM

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
 Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO403 AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND INSTRUMENTS 3-0--0-3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To describe the principle and working of aircraft systems and instruments
Syllabus
Hydraulic systems– pneumatic systems – Conventional Systems –engine control systems - push
pull rod system – Modern control systems - Digital fly by wire systems - auto pilot system- Fuel
systems – lubricating systems-starting and ignition systems
Flight Instruments and Navigation Instruments – gauges - sensors
Expected Outcome:
The students will be able to
i. understand about the hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
ii. know about various control systems and fuel systems.
iii. able to handle the various aircraft instruments.
Text Books:
1. Mekinley, J.L. and Bent, R.D., “Aircraft Power Plants”, McGraw-Hill, 1993.
2. Pallet, E.H.J., “Aircraft Instruments & Principles”, Pitman & Co., 1993.
References:
1. Aviation Maintenance Technician Hand Book – Power plant Vol. I & II”, U.S. Dept. of
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, The English Book Store, New Delhi.
2. Treager, S., “Gas Turbine Technology”, McGraw-Hill, 1997.
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours Sem.
Exam
Marks
Hydraulic systems – Study of typical workable systems –
1
components – hydraulic systems controllers
modes of operation – pneumatic systems – working principles –
1
I typical pneumatic power system 15%
brake system – components, landing gear systems – classification 2
shock absorbers – retractive mechanism. 2
Conventional Systems – power assisted and fully powered flight
1
controls
power actuated systems 3
II 15%
engine control systems 2
push pull rod system – operating principles 4
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
 Modern control systems 2
Digital fly by wire systems 2
III
auto pilot system 2
15%
active control technology 1
Fuel systems – piston and jet engines – components 1
multi-engine fuel systems, 2
IV 15%
lubricating systems piston and jet engines 2
starting and ignition systems 2
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Flight Instruments and Navigation Instruments – Pitot-Static
3
system , Altimeters, Airspeed Indicator, Vertical Speed Indicator
Gyroscope – Gyroscopic properties ,Gyro Horizon Indicator Turn
V 3 20%
and Bank Indicator &Directional Gyroscope
Accelerometers, Mach Meters ,Direct Reading Magnetic Compass
3
, Remote Reading Magnetic Compass.
Study of various types of engine instruments - Tachometers -
2
Temperature gauges – Pressure gauges –
VI Types of Pressure ,Pressure sensing Elements, Oil pressure gauge 2 20%
Manifold pressure gauge , Engine Pressure Ratio , Synchroscope. 2
END SEMESTER EXAM

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
 Course Course Name L-T-P - Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO404 STABILITY AND CONTROL 3-0-0-3 2016
Course Objectives
 To introduce the basic concepts of stability and control of aircrafts

Syllabus
Degrees of freedom of a system-Stick fixed-Dihedral effect-Weather cocking effect-Dutch roll-
Auto rotation and spin - stability
Expected outcome
The students will be able to
i. analyze the stability of aircraft using dynamical analysis
ii. assess the requirement of control force and power plant
iii. understand the motion of unstable aircraft and related modes of instability

Text Book:
1. Perkins, C.D., and Hage, R.E., “Airplane Performance stability and Control”, John Wiley
&Son:,Inc, New York, 1988.
References:
1. Babister, A.W., “Aircraft Dynamic Stability and Response”, Pergamon Press, Oxford,
1980.
2. Bandu N. Pamadi., “Performance, Stability, Dynamics, and Control”
3. Clancy, L.J., “Aerodynamics”, Pitman, 1986
4. Dommasch, D.O., Shelby, S.S., and Connolly, T.F., “Aeroplane Aero dynamics”, Third
Edition, Issac Pitman, London, 1981.
5. Etkin, B., “Dynamics of Flight Stability and Control”, Edn. 2, John Wiley, New York,
1982.
6. Nelson, R.C. “Flight Stability and Automatic Control”, McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1998.
Course Plan
End
Sem.
Module Contents Hours Exam
Marks
Degrees of freedom of a system 1
Static and dynamic stability 1
I
Need for stability in an airplane, purpose of controls 2 15%
Inherently and marginally stable airplanes. 2
Stick fixed: Basic equations of equilibrium, Stability criterion 1
Wing and tail moments, Effect of fuselage and nacelles, Effect of 2
c.g. location, Power effects, Stabiliser setting and c.g. location,
II Elevator effects, stick fixed neutral point.
Stick free: Hinge moment coefficients, Stick free neutral point 2
symmetric maneuvers, stick force gradients and stick force per cg. 15%
Aerodynamic balancing of control surfaces. 3
FIRST INTERNAL EXAMINATION
 Dihedral effect, 2
coupling between rolling moment and yawing moment 1
III
Adverse yaw, Aileron power, 3
15%
Aileron reversal. 1
Weather cocking effect, rudder requirements. 2
IV One engine inoperative conditions, 2
15%
rudder lock 2
SECOND INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Equation of motion, Stability derivatives, 2
V Routh’s discriminant, solving the stability quadratic, 2
Phugoid motion, factors affecting the period and damping. 20%
2
Dutch roll 2
spiral instability 2
VI 20%
Auto rotation and spin 1
Two control airplane 2
END SEMESTER EXAM

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO405 FINITE ELEMENT METHODS 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To give exposure to the finite element method.
 To use the finite element method to solve varieties of problems.
Syllabus
Finite Element Method (FEM)- stiffness matrix - boundary conditions - the Potential energy
approach- elements - Numerical integration in one dimension -numerical evaluation of
element stiffness - computation of stresses- plate bending problems –finite strip method –
finite element method of shell - finite element analysis of elastic stability - finite element in
fluid mechanics- dynamic analysis.
Expected Outcome
 The students will be able to understand different mathematical techniques used in
FEM analysis and use them to solve structural and thermal problems.

Text Books:
1. Rao. S.S., "Finite Element Methods in Engineering," Butterworth and Heinemann,
2001
2. Reddy J.N., "An Introduction to Finite Element Method", McGraw Hill, 2000
3. Tirupathi.R. Chandrupatla and Ashok D. Belegundu, "Introduction to Finite Elements
in Engineering", Printice Hall India, Third Edition, 2003.

References:
1. Bathe, K.J. and Wilson, E.L., "Numerical Methods in Finite Elements Analysis",
Prentice Hall of India, 1985.
2. Krishnamurthy, C.S., "Finite Element Analysis", Tata McGraw Hill, 2000.
3. Larry J Segerlind, "Applied Finite Element Analysis", Second Edition, John Wiley and
Sons, Inc.1984.
4. Robert D Cook, David S Malkus, Michael E Plesha, "Concepts and Applications of
Finite Element Analysis", 4th edition, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 2003.

Course Plan
Module Contents Hours Sem.
Exam
Marks
Introduction to Finite Element Method (FEM) 2
Areas of Application
I 15%
General Steps in Finite Element Analysis 2
Finite Element Modeling with examples 2
II Derivation of the stiffness matrix 1 15%
 Example of a spring assemblage 3
Assembly of global stiffness matrix; Types of boundary 2
conditions
The Potential energy approach; Examples 4
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Natural Coordinates - Triangular Elements - Rectangular
2
Elements
Lagrange and Serendipity Elements - Solid Elements 1
III 15%
Isoparametric Formulation - Stiffness Matrix of Isoparametric
3
Elements
Numerical integration one dimensional 1
Constant Strain Triangle- linear strain triangle – rectangular
1
elements – numerical evaluation of element stiffness
computation of stresses, geometric non-linearity and static
IV 2 15%
condensation
axisymmetric elements 2
finite element formulation of axisymmetric elements. 2
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Introduction to plate bending problems – finite element analysis 1
of thin plate 20%
finite element analysis of thick plate 2
V
finite element analysis of skew plate 2
Introduction to finite strip method – finite element method of 2
shell.
Finite element analysis of elastic stability 2
VI finite element in fluid mechanics (two dimensional) 3 20%
dynamic analysis. 3
END SEMESTER EXAM

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO407 COMPOSITE MATERIALS 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To understand the analysis of composite laminates under different loading conditions
and different environmental conditions
Syllabus
Introduction to composite materials – reinforcements -mechanics - Generalized Hooke’s Law
- plane strengths of a lamina - experimental characterization of lamina- failure theories of a
lamina - Governing differential equation for a laminate - types of laminates- failure analysis of
a laminate -netting analysis - Manufacture and repair of composites - Basic design concepts of
sandwich construction - materials - failure modes of sandwich panels -Carbon / carbon
composites - Carbon fibre – chemical vapour deposition of carbon on carbon fibre perform.
Sol gel technique. Composites for aerospace applications
Expected Outcome
The students will be able to
 Understand the mechanics of composite materials
 Analyse the laminated composites for various loading eases
 Know about manufacture of composites
Text Books:
1. Autar K Kaw, ‘Mechanics of Composite Materials’, CRC Press, 1997.
2. Madhuji Mukhapadhyay, Mechanics of Composite Materials and Structures,
University Press, 2004.
References:
1. Agarwal, B.D., and Broutman, L.J., "Analysis and Performance of Fibre Composites,"
John Wiley and sons. Inc., New York, 1995.
2. Allen Baker, "Composite Materials for Aircraft Structures", AIAA Series, II Edition,
1999.
3. Calcote, L R. “The Analysis of laminated Composite Structures”, Von – Nostrand
Reinhold Company, New York 1998.
4. Lubin, G., "Handbook on Advanced Plastics and Fibre Glass", Von Nostrand Reinhold
Co., New York, 1989.
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours End sem
exam
marks
Introduction - advantages and application of composite
1
materials
Types of reinforcements and matrices - micro mechanics 1
I 15%
mechanics of materials approach, elasticity approach-
2
bounding techniques – fiber volume ratio – mass fraction
density of composites. effect of voids in composites 2
Generalized Hooke’s Law - elastic constants for anisotropic,
II 1 15%
orthotropic and isotropic materials
 macro mechanics – stress-strain relations with respect to
3
natural axis, arbitrary axis
Determination of in plane strengths of a lamina -
experimental characterization of lamina. Failure theories of 2
a lamina.
hygrothermal effects on lamina. 4
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Governing differential equation for a laminate.stress – strain
2
relations for a laminate.
different types of laminates. in plane and flexural constants
of a laminate. hygrothermal stresses and strains in a 2
III 15%
laminate.
failure analysis of a laminate. impact resistance and
3
interlaminar stresses.
netting analysis 2
Various open and closed mould processes 1
manufacture of fibers, importance of repair 2
IV 15%
different types of repair techniques in composites 2
autoclave and non-autoclave methods. 2
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Basic design concepts of sandwich construction 1
materials used for sandwich construction 1
V 20%
failure modes of sandwich panels 1
bending stress and shear flow in composite beams 2
Carbon / carbon composites – Advantages of carbon matrix 2
limitations of carbon matrix 2
VI Carbon fibre – chemical vapour deposition of carbon on 20%
2
carbon fibre perform.
Sol gel technique. Composites for aerospace applications 2
END SEMESTER EXAM
Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO409 WIND TUNNEL TECHNIQUES 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To introduce various types and techniques of Aerodynamic data generation on
aerospace vehicle configurations in the aerospace industry.
Syllabus
Principle of model testing-similitude - wind tunnel testing in subsonic, transonic, supersonic
and hypersonic speed regions - Layouts - Test section speed - Horizontal buoyancy – Flow
angularities – Flow uniformity & turbulence measurements - Associated Instrumentation -
Calibration – Force, Pressure and Velocity measurements - Intake tests – wind tunnel model
design - performance study on shock tube tunnel - Flow visualization techniques
Expected Outcome
 The students will be able to use various techniques of aerodynamic data generation.
Text Books:
1. NAL-UNI Lecture Series 12:" Experimental Aerodynamics", NAL SP 98 01 April 1998
2. Rae, W.H. and Pope, A., "Low Speed Wind Tunnel Testing", John Wiley Publication,
1984.
References:
1. Bradsaw, "Experimental Fluid Mechanics", Pergamon, Oxford, 1970
2. Lecture course on Advanced Flow diagnostic techniques, 17-19 September 2008 NAL,
Bangalore
3. Pope, A., and Goin, L., "High Speed Wind Tunnel Testing", John Wiley, 1985.
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours End
Sem.
Exam
Marks
Principle of model testing-Buckingham Theorem 1
Non-dimensional numbers 2
I 15%
Scale effect, models, prototype 2
Geometric Kinematic and Dynamic similarities 2
Classification and types of wind tunnel 2
special problems of testing in subsonic, transonic, supersonic and
II 3 15%
hypersonic speed regions
Layouts – sizing and design parameters. Tunnel blockage factor 2
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Test section speed 2
Horizontal buoyancy – Flow angularities – Flow uniformity &
III turbulence 3 15%
measurements
Associated instrumentation, yaw meter, yaw sphere, turbulence 3
 sphere
Calibration of subsonic & supersonic tunnels 2
Force measurements and measuring systems 2
Multi component internal and external balances 2
IV Pressure measurement system - Steady and Unsteady Pressure- 15%
2
single and multiple measurements
Velocity measurements – Intrusive and Non-intrusive methods 2
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Intake tests – store carriage and separation tests 2
20%
Unsteady force and pressure measurements 1
V
wind tunnel model design 1
performance study on shock tube tunnel 2
Flow visualization techniques- surface flow, oil and tuft 2
flow field visualization, smoke and other optical and nonintrusive 2
VI techniques 20%
Schlieren effect-Die injection techniques 1
Particle Image Visualization 1
END SEMESTER EXAM

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
 Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO431 ANALYSIS AND SIMULATION LAB 0-0-3-1 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course objectives
 To simulate flow encountered in aerodynamics
 To do structural analysis of aircraft components
List of Experiments
1. Simulation of flow over a flat plate at various angles of attack.
2. Simulation of flow through a Converging duct.
3. Simulation of flow through a Diverging duct.
4. Simulation of flow through CD Nozzle.
5. Simulation of flow over symmetric airfoil.
6. Simulation of flow over unsymmetrical airfoil
7. Simulation of supersonic flow over a wing of biconvex cross section.
8. Simulation of flow over sphere, cone & cylinder
9. Simulation of flow over boat-tail configuration.
10 Simulation of flow through subsonic and supersonic diffusers.
11. Structural analysis of a tapered wing.
12. Structural analysis of a fuselage structure.
13. Analysis of a composite laminate structure.
14. Structural analysis of a landing gear.
15. Thermo structural analysis of a composite laminate structure.

Expected outcome
The students will be able to
i. visualize various flow conditions encountered in aerodynamics
ii. do structural analysis of aircraft components

END SEMESTER EXAM

 Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO461 HELICOPTER THEORY 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To impart the basic ideas of evolution, performance and associated stability
problems of helicopter.
Syllabus
Helicopter – evolution - configurations-rotor arrangements -Actuator disc theory - Blade
Element Theory - Thrust and power coefficients- drag, torque, power – hover-
forward flight performance-Vertical flight- stability
Expected Outcome
 The students will be able to know the functions and dynamics of helicopter
Text Books:
 Gessow A & Myers G.C “Aerodynamics of Helicopter” Mac Millan & Co, 1987
References:
1. Gupta. L, “Helicopter Engineering”, Himalayan Books, 1996
2. Newman. S, “Foundation of Helicopter Flight” Halsted Press, 1994
3. Saunders, “Dynamics of Helicopter flight”, John Wiley, 1975
4. Seddon. J, “Basic Helicopter Aerodynamics” AIAA education series, 1990.
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours End
Sem.
Exam
Marks
Evolution of helicopter 1
Helicopter configurations-rotor arrangements 2
I 15%
compound Helicopter 2
jet rotor-no tail rotor concepts 2
Actuator disc theory 1
Blade Element Theory 3
II 15%
ideal twist Induced & profile power- 2
Figure of merit 4
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Thrust and power coefficients 2
calculation of drag, torque, power 2
III 15%
Ground effect in hover 3
Estimation of hover ceiling 1
Forward flight performance-Parasite drag and Power 2
Stall limitations-flapping-cyclic pitch 2
IV 15%
Autorotation in hover and in forward flight 2
Dead man’s curve. 2
 SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Vertical flight-flow patterns surrounding the rotor- 1
20%
Power required in climb and descent 1
V
Descent speed calculations 1
Take-off techniques 2
Trim-Static stability-dynamic stability 2
Pilot’s control-Rotor control 1
VI 20%
Flight control systems and stability argumentation 1
Flying qualities. 2
END SEMESTER EXAM

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
 Course Course Name L-T-P - Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO462 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT 3-0-0-3 2016
Course Objectives
 To study the procedure in the formation of aerodrome, its design and air traffic control.

Syllabus
 Objectives of ATS -Area control service-Radar service-Flight information and advisory
service –Aerodrome data

Expected outcome
The students will be able to
i. get knowledge about Air traffic system
ii. get awareness on aerodrome and Air Traffic Control Activities.
iii. understand the flight data and radar Systems
Text Book:

1. AIP (India) Vol. I & II, “The English Book Store”, 17-1, Connaught Circus, New Delhi.
References:
1. “Aircraft Manual (India) Volume I”, The English Book Store, 17-1, Connaught Circus,
New Delhi.
2. “PANS – RAC – ICAO DOC 4444”, The English Book Store, 17-1,Connaught Circus,
New Delhi.

Course Plan
End
Sem.
Module Contents Hours Exam
Marks
Objectives of ATS - Parts of ATC service – Scope and Provision 1
of ATCs
VFR & IFR operations – Classification of ATS air spaces 1
I Varies kinds of separation – Altimeter setting procedures – 2
Establishment, designation and identification of units providing
ATS 15%
Division of responsibility of control. 2
Area control service, assignment of cruising levels minimum flight 3
altitude ATS routes an significant points
II RNAV and RNP – Vertical, lateral and longitudinal separations 2
based on time / distance –ATC clearances 15%
Flight plans – position report 2
FIRST INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Radar service, Basic radar terminology – Identification procedures 2
using primary / secondary radar – performance checks – use of
III radar in area and approach control services
assurance control and co-ordination between radar / non radar 1
 control – emergencies 15%
Flight information and advisory service 3
Alerting service – Co-ordination and emergency procedures – 2
Rules of the air.
Aerodrome data - Basic terminology – Aerodrome reference code 2
– Aerodrome reference point
Aerodrome elevation – Aerodrome reference temperature 2
IV 15%
Instrument runway, physical Characteristics; length of primary / 2
secondary runway
Width of runways – Minimum distance between parallel runways 2
etc. – obstacles restriction.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Visual aids for navigation Wind direction indicator 2
Landing direction indicator 1
V
Location and characteristics of signal area – Markings, general 20%
2
requirements
Lights, general requirements – Aerodrome beacon, identification 2
beacon
Simple approach lighting system and various lighting systems – 1
VASI & PAPI 20%
VI
Visual aids for denoting obstacles; object to be marked and lighter 1
Emergency and other services 2
END SEMESTER EXAM

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
 Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO463 CRYOGENICS 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objective
 To introduce the functions of cryogenic engines and its applications in engineering.
Syllabus
Cryogenics – Fundamentals – space applications Superconductivity - Cryo Metallurgy -
Medical applications – Liquefaction – Binary mixture – Cryocoolers- Pulse Tube
Refrigerators –Regenerators - Dilution refrigerators- Magnetic Refrigerators - Cryogenic
Insulations –Dewar – Cryogenic instrumentation

Expected Outcome
 The students will be able to understand the critical cryogenic engines, superconducting
materials and their applications in space systems.
Text Books:
1. Klaus D. Timmerhaus and Thomas M. Flynn, Cryogenic Process Engineering, Plenum
Press, New York, 1989
2. Randall F. Barron, Cryogenic Systems, McGraw-Hill, 1985.
References:
1. Herald Weinstock, Cryogenic Technology, 1969.
2. Robert W. Vance, Cryogenic Technology, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York,
London.
3. Scott R.B., Cryogenic Engineering, Van Nostrand and Co., 1962.
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours End
Sem.
Exam
Marks
Insight on Cryogenics, 1 15%
I Properties of Cryogenic fluids, 2
Material properties at Cryogenic Temperatures. 2
Applications of Cryogenics in Space Programs, 3 15%
Superconductivity 2
II
Cryo Metallurgy 2
Medical applications. 2
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Carnot Liquefaction Cycle, F.O.M. and Yield of 2 15%
Liquefaction Cycles.
III Inversion Curve - Joule Thomson Effect. Linde Hampson 1
Cycle, Precooled Linde Hampson Cycle,
Claude’s Cycle Dual Cycle, Ortho- Para hydrogen 3
 conversion, Eollins cycle, Simpson cycle,
Critical Components in Liquefaction Systems. 1
Binary Mixtures, T-C and H-C Diagrams 1 15%
Principle of Rectification 2
IV Rectification Column Analysis 2
McCabe Thiele Method. Adsorption Systems for 2
purification.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
J.T.Cryocoolers, Stirling Cycle Refrigerators 2 20%
G.M.Cryocoolers, Pulse Tube Refrigerators 2
V Regenerators used in Cryogenic Refrigerators, Dilution 2
refrigerators,
Magnetic Refrigerators 2
Cryogenic Dewar 2 20%
Cryogenic Transfer Lines 1
VI
Insulations used in Cryogenic Systems 1
Instrumentation to measure Flow, Level and Temperature 2
END SEMESTER EXAM
Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: Each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
 Course Course Name L-T-P - Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO464 AEROSPACE GUIDANCE AND CONTROL 3-0-0-3 2016
Course Objectives
 The students will have an exposure on various topics such as 6-DOF equations of motion,
autopilots and augmentation systems and missile guidance systems and will be able to
deploy these skills effectively in the design of control for aerospace systems.
Syllabus
Introduction to Guidance and control-Need for automatic flight control systems-Displacement
Autopilot-Damping of the Dutch Roll

Expected outcome
The students will be able to
 Appreciate how complex aerospace vehicles navigate in air and space
 Analyze the control systems which assist in maneuvering these vehicles
Text Books:
1. R.P.G Collinson, “Introduction to Avionics Systems”, Springer; 3rd ed. edition, 2011
2. Tewari, A.“Advanced Control of Aircraft, Spacecraft and Rockets”, John Wiley & Sons,
Ltd, Chichester, UK, 2011
References:
1. BernadEtikin,’Dynamic of flight stability and control’, John Wiley, 1972.
2. Blake Lock, J.H ‘Automatic control of Aircraft and missiles ‘, John Wiley Sons, New
York, 1990.
3. Collinson R.P.G, ‘Introduction to Avionics’, Chapman and Hall, India, 1996.
4. Garnel.P. &East.D.J, ‘Guided Weapon control systems’, Pergamon Press, Oxford, 1977.
5. Nelson R.C ‘Flight stability & Automatic Control’, McGraw Hill, 1989.
New York, 1992.
6. Stevens B.L & Lewis F.L, ‘Aircraft control & simulation’, John Wiley Sons,

Course Plan
End
Sem.
Module Contents Hours Exam
Marks
Introduction to Guidance and control - definition, 3
I 15%
Historical background 2
Need for automatic flight control systems 1
Stability augmentation systems, 2
II
control augmentation systems,. 2 15%
Gain scheduling concepts 2
FIRST INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Displacement Autopilot- 2
III
Pitch Orientation Control system, Acceleration Control System, 2
 Glide Slope Coupler and Automatic Flare Control and Flight path 2
stabilization 15%
Longitudinal control law design using back stepping algorithm. 2
Damping of the Dutch Roll, 2
Methods of Obtaining Coordination, 2
IV 15%
Yaw Orientation Control system, turn compensation, 2
Automatic lateral Beam Guidance 2
SECOND INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Introduction to Fly-by-wire flight control systems 2
V 20%
Lateral control law design using back stepping algorithm. 2
Operating principles and design of guidance laws, homing 2
guidance laws- short range
Medium range and BVR missiles, 2
VI 20%
Launch Vehicle- Introduction, Mission requirements, 2
Implicit guidance 2
schemes, Explicit guidance, Q guidance schemes.
END SEMESTER EXAM

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO465 INDUSTRIAL AERODYNAMICS 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To familiarize non-aeronautical uses of aerodynamics in road vehicles, buildings and
problems of flow induced vibrations.
Syllabus
Atmospheric circulation - Turbulence profiles -Boundary layers and separation--Power
requirements and drag coefficients of automobiles - effects of cut back angle-aerodynamics of
trains. - Horizontal and vertical axis machines- Betz coefficient
aerodynamics of low rise and tall buildings-building codes - ventilation and architectural
aerodynamics- Vortex shedding lock& effects of Reynolds number on wake formation in
turbulent flows – wind galloping - oscillation of tall structures and launch vehicles -stall flutter.
Expected Outcome
 The students will be able to apply principles of aerodynamics in the design of vehicles,
buildings, launch vehicles etc.
Text Books:
1. Blevins R.D “Flow Induced Vibrations”, Van Nostrand, 1990
2. Calvert N.G “Wind Power Principles”, Charles Griffin & Co London, 1979
3. Sachs P “Wind Forces in Engineering”, Pergamon Press, 1988
4. Scorer R.S “Environmental Aerodynamics”, Ellis Harwood Ltd, England, 1978
5. Sovran, M(ed) “Aerodynamic drag mechanism of bluff bodies and road vehicles”,
Plenum Press, N.Y, 1978
Course Plan
Module Contents Hours End
Sem.
Exam
Marks
Atmospheric circulation 1
Local winds-Terrain types 2
I 15%
Mean velocity profiles 2
Power law and logarithm law- wind speeds 2
Turbulence profiles 2
II Roughness parameters 3 15%
simulation techniques in wind tunnels 3
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Boundary layers and separation-Two-dimensional wake and vortex 2
III 15%
formation-
 Strouhal and Reynolds numbers-Separation and reattachment 2
Power requirements and drag coefficients of automobiles 3
Effects of cut back angle-aerodynamics of trains. 1
Horizontal and vertical axis machines-energy density of different 2
rotors
IV Power coefficient 2 15%

Betz coefficient by momentum theory 2

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Pressure distribution on low rise buildings-wind forces on buildings 2
Environmental winds in city block 20%
2
V
special problems of tall buildings-building codes 1
ventilation and architectural aerodynamics 2
Vortex shedding 2

lock & effects of Reynolds number on wake formation in turbulent 2

flows -
VI 20%
across wind galloping-wake galloping-along wind galloping of
circular cables
oscillation of tall structures and launch vehicles under wind loads- 2
stall flutter.
END SEMESTER EXAM

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
 Course Course Name L-T-P - Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO466 AIRCRAFT RULES AND REGULATIONS 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To grasp the civil air rules and regulation which are being followed by Directorate General
of Civil Aviation.
Syllabus
C.A.R.- M –Continuing Airworthiness Requirements -C.A.R series ‘B’ -C.A.R series ‘C’-C.A.R
series ‘F’-C.A.R series ‘H’-C.A.R series ‘I’-C.A.R series ‘R’

Expected outcome
The students will be able to
i. know whether an aircraft is airworthy or not
ii. prepare important documents like emergency check list, cockpit check list and
deficiency list
iii. record, monitor, investigate and report about the defects in an aircraft
iv. decide on the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules
v. know the procedure of approval for aircraft manufacturing and maintenance industries
vi. know about the aircraft registration process and procedures to obtain licenses for
engines, aircrafts
Text Books:

1. Civil Aviation Requirements with latest Amendments (section 2 airworthiness)”-

published by DGCA, The English Book Store,17-1,Connaught circus, New Delhi
2. CAR –M ,CAR-66,CAR-145 with latest Amendments Issued By DGCA, India.

References:
1. Aircraft Manual (India), The English book store 17-1. Connaught circus ,New Delhi
2. Advisory circulars from DGCA 2003.

Course Plan
End
Sem.
Module Contents Hours Exam
Marks
C.A.R.- M –Continuing Airworthiness Requirements 1
Responsibilities of Owner , Continuing airworthiness tasks , 1
Aircraft Maintenance program , Reliability program
I
Continuing Airworthiness Record System, Approval 2
Requirements of Maintenance Organizations 15%
Aircraft and Component Certificate of Release to Service 2
C.A.R series ‘B’ – Minimum Equipment List 1
C.A.R series ‘C’-Defect Recording ,Reporting ,Investigation, 2
II 15%
Rectification ,and Analysis
CAR-145 – Approval of Maintenance Organizations-Facility 2
 Requirements , Personnel Requirements
Acceptance of Components ,Certification of Maintenance 3
FIRST INTERNAL EXAMINATION
C.A.R series ‘F’- Part I-Procedures Relating To Registration And 2
Deregistration of Aircraft.
Part-III-Issue/Validation and Renewal Of Certificate Of 1
III Airworthiness.
C.A.R series ‘H’-Part-II- Aircraft fuelling Procedures , 3 15%
Part-III- Aviation Fuel at Airport-Storage Handling and Quality 1
Control
C.A.R series ‘I’- Part I-Aircraft Instruments Overhaul And 1
Periodical Inspections.
Part-V & VI – Flight Data Recorders and Cockpit Voice 2
IV Recorders. 15%
C.A.R series ‘R’-Part I- Aircraft Radio Equipment.- 2
Part II – Installation of Communication, Navigation and Radar 2
Equipment.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAMINATION
CAR-66 - Licensing Of Aircraft Maintenance Engineers 1
License Categories , Aircraft Groups , Eligibility , Privileges , 1
V 20%
Basic Knowledge Requirements , 1
Basic Experience Requirements. 2
C.A.R.series ‘S’-Part II – Fixation of calendar period for 2
determining overhaul life of Reciprocating Engines.
C.A.R. series ‘X’-Part II-Weight and Balance control of Aircraft. 1
VI 20%
-Part VI- Aircraft Log Books- 1
Part VII- Documents to be carried on board by Indian Registered 2
Aircraft.
END SEMESTER EXAM
Question Paper Pattern
Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours
The question paper shall consist of three parts
Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
Course Course Name L-T-P- Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO467 OPTIMIZATION METHODS IN AIRCRAFT 3-0-0-3 2016
DESIGN
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objective
 To understand the use of optimisation methods in the design of aircraft.
Syllabus
Phases of Aircraft Design - Design Examples. -Airfoil Selection – wing loading- Initial Sizing of
Aircraft - Configuration Layout and Loft -linear programming (LP) problem -Simplex algorithm -
Piecewise linear approximation of a nonlinear function - Multi objective optimization – Weighted
and constrained methods; Multi level optimization - Direct and indirect search methods -
Evolutionary algorithms for optimization and search - Applications in aerospace engineering
Expected Outcome
The students will be able to
i. do the design calculations of various types of aircraft
ii. create optimum designs
Text Books:
1. D.P. Raymer, Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, AIAA Education Series, 2006
2. G.N. Vanderplaats: Numerical Optimization Techniques For Engineering Design, McGraw
Hill, 1984
3. H.A. Taha,"OperationsResearch:An Introduction", 5th Edition, Macmillan, New York, 1992.
4. S.S. Rao,"Engineering Optimization: Theory and Practice", New Age International Pvt. Ltd.,
New Delhi, 2000.
References
1. G. Hadley,"Linear programming", Narosa Publishing House, New Delhi, 1990
2. J. Nocedal, S.J. Wright, Numerical Optimization, Springer 1999
3. K. Deb,"Optimization for Engineering DesignAlgorithms and Examples",Prentice-Hall of
India Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, 1995.
4. K.Srinivasa Raju and D. Nagesh Kumar, "Multi criterion Analysis in Engineering and
Management", PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi, India, ISBN 978-81-203-3976-7, pp.288,
2010.
5. R. Baldick: Applied Optimization, Cambridge University Press, 2006

Module Contents Hours Sem.

Exam
Marks
I Introduction - Phases of Aircraft Design - 1 15%
Aircraft Conceptual Design Process - Takeoff-Weight Buildup - 2

1
 Empty-Weight Estimation - Fuel-Fraction Estimation 2
Takeoff-Weight Calculation - Design Examples. 2
Airfoil Selection - Wing Geometry 2
Biplane Wings - Tail Geometry and Arrangement 3
II 15%
Thrust-to-Weight Ratio - Wing Loading 2
Selection of Thrust-to-Weight and Wing Loading 4
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Initial Sizing of Aircraft 2
Rubber Engine Sizing – Fixed Engine Sizing 2
III 15%
Geometry Sizing 3
Control Surface Sizing 1
Configuration Layout and Loft - End Products of Configuration 2
Layout -
Conic Lofting - Conic Fuselage Development - Flat-Wrap Fuselage 2
IV Lofting - Circle-to-Square Adapter 15%
Fuselage Loft Verification - Wing/Tail Layout and Loft 2
Aircraft Layout Procedures- Wetted Area Determination - Volume 2
Determination
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Standard form of linear programming (LP) problem; Canonical form 1
of LP problem
Assumptions in LP Models; Elementary operations - Graphical 1 20%
V method for two variable optimization problem; Examples
Motivation of simplex method, Simplex algorithm and construction 1
of simplex tableau; Simplex criterion
Minimization versus maximization problems 2
Piecewise linear approximation of a nonlinear function 2
Multi objective optimization – Weighted and constrained methods; 1
Multi level optimization
VI 20%
Direct and indirect search methods 1
Evolutionary algorithms for optimization and search - Applications 2
in aerospace engineering
END SEMESTER EXAM
Question Paper Pattern
Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours
The question paper shall consist of three parts
Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)
Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
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 Course Course Name L-T-P Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO468 AIRFRAME MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To study the maintenance aspect of airframe systems and rectification of snags
Syllabus
Equipment used in welding shop and their maintenance -N.D.T. Testing -Inspection and Repair of
composite components –Pneumatic Power System Maintenance.

Expected outcome
The students will be able to
i. know the welding process of aircraft structural components.
ii. know the maintenance and repair process of plastics and composites in Aircraft.
iii. understand the jacking, assembly and rigging process of aircraft
iv. get an understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic system in aircraft.
v. acquaint with the safety practices in aircraft.
Text Books:
1. KROES, WATKINS, DELP, “Aircraft Maintenance and Repair”, McGraw-Hill, New
York, 1992
2. “Aviation Maintenance Technician Hand Book - Airframe Vol.I& II”, U.S. Dept. of
Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, The English Book Store, New Delhi.
References:
1. LARRY REITHMEIR, “Aircraft Repair Manual”, Palamar Books, Marquette, 1992.
2. BRIMM D.J. BOGGES H.E., “Aircraft Maintenance”, Pitman Publishing corp. New York,
1940
3. Civil Aircraft inspection Procedures-CAP 459-Vol.I & II, Sterling Book house ,Mumbai.
Course Plan
End
Sem.
Module Contents Hours Exam
Marks
Equipment used in welding shop and their maintenance – Ensuring 1
quality welds
Welding jigs and fixtures – Soldering and brazing. 1
I Inspection of damage – Classification – Repair or replacement – 2
Sheet metal inspection
15%
N.D.T. Testing – Riveted repair design, Damage investigation – 2
reverse technology.
Review of types of plastics used in airplanes 1
– Maintenance and repair of plastic components – Repair of 3
II cracks, holes etc., various repair schemes – Scopes.
Inspection and Repair of composite components 2 15%
Special precautions – Autoclaves. 2
FIRST INTERNAL EXAMINATION
 Inspection and maintenance of Hydraulic system – sampling 2
III Flushing , Draining - Routine maintenance 2
Pneumatic Power System Maintenance. 3
15%
Inspection and maintenance of landing gear systems. 2
Bleeding of Shock Struts ,Aircraft wheel inspection 2
IV Brake Inspection and Servicing , Bleeding of Brake System 15%
2
Inspection and maintenance of air-conditioning and pressurization 2
system
SECOND INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Installation and maintenance of Instruments – handling – Testing – 1
Inspection
. Inspection and maintenance of auxiliary systems – Fire protection 1
V systems 20%
Ice protection system – Rain removal system 1
Position and warning system – Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) 2
Hazardous materials storage and handling 2
VI Aircraft furnishing practices – Equipment. 2
Trouble shooting - Theory and practices. 20%
2
END SEMESTER EXAM

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed
 Course Course Name L-T-P - Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO472 AIR TRANSPORTATION AND AIRLINE 3-0-0-3 2016
MANAGEMENT
Course Objectives
 To introduce air transportation, various organizations involved and the administrative
structure in aviation.
 To accustom the economic parameters in an aviation industry.
 To introduce to the processes involved in airline scheduling.
 To familiarize the technologies used in aircraft maintenance
Syllabus
History of Aviation- Development of Air transportation in India- Layout of an Airport & Ground
Handling - Airport & Aircraft Security - Airport planning-Operational area and Terminal
planning, design, and operation.
Expected outcome
The student will be able to
i. understand the procedures in an aviation industry or organization.
ii. decide on the size of the fleet, crew and their management.
iii. decide on the scheduling of fleet according to the requirements
iv. determine the schedule for inspection and maintenance.
Text Books:
1. James Reason and Alan Hobbs, Managing Maintenance Error, Ashgate Publishing Ltd.
2. Manoj S. Patankar and James C. Taylor, Risk Management and Error Reduction in
Aviation Maintenance, Ashgate Publishing Ltd.
3. P.S.Senguttuvan, Fundamentals of Airport Transport Management, McGraw Hill 2003
Course Plan
End
Sem.
Module Contents Hours Exam
Marks
History of Aviation- Development of Air transportation in India 1
Major players in Airline Industry-SWOT analysis in Airline 1
Industry
I
Market potential of Indian Airline Industry—Current challenges in 2
Airline Industry
Completion in Airline Industry-IATA & ICAO 2 15%
Layout of an Airport & Ground Handling - Airport & Aircraft 1
Security
Managerial Operations - Airline Catering & Various Bodies 3
II Handling of Unaccompanied minors and Disabled Passengers
Handling of Stretcher Passengers and Human Remains 2
Handling of CIP,VIP& VVIP-Co-ordination of Supporting 4
Agencies /Departments. 15%
FIRST INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Airport planning-Operational area and Terminal planning, design, 2
III
and operation
 Airport operations-Airport functions-Organization structure of 1
Airline and Airports sectors-
Airport authorities-Global and Indian scenario of Airport 3 15%
management – DGCA –AAI.
International trends-Emerging Indian scenario-PPP- Public Private 1
Participation in Indian Airports-
Environmental regulations-Private participation in International 2
IV developments- 15%
Environment regulations-Regulatory issues- 2
Meteorological services for Aviation-Airport fees, rates, and 2
charges
SECOND INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Airline Terminal Management-Flight Information 1
Counter/Reservation and Ticketing-Check In/Issue of Boarding
pass-Customs and Immigration formalities
Co-ordination-Security Clearance-Baggage and -Handling of 1
V
Unaccompanied minors and Disabled Passengers
Handling of Stretcher Passengers and Human Remains 1 20%
Handling of CIP,VIP& VVIP-Co-ordination of Supporting 2
Agencies /Departments.
Concept of Logistics- Role of Ware Housing-trend in material 2
handling
Global Supply Chain-Quality concept and Total Quality 1
Management-improving Logistic performance
VI
Air Cargo Concept- Cargo Handling-Booking of Perishable Cargo 1
and Live Animals- Industry Relation 20%
Type of Air Cargo-Air Cargo Tariff, ratios and Charges-Airway 2
Bill, Function, Purpose, Validation
END SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)
Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.
 Course Course Name L-T-P - Year of
code Credits Introduction
AO482 FLIGHT AGAINST GRAVITY 3-0-0-3 2016
Prerequisite : Nil
Course Objectives
 To introduce the basic concepts of aerospace engineering and the current developments in the field.
Syllabus:
History of aeronautics – helicopters – aircraft propulsion – aircraft configurations – Atmosphere
and atmospheric flight – space flight – aircraft structures and materials – rockets.
Text Book:
Anderson, J.D., “Introduction to Flight”, McGraw-Hill, 1995.
Reference:
Kermode, A.C., “Flight without Formulae”, McGraw-Hill, 1997.
Syllabus &Course Plan
End
Sem.
Module Contents Hours
Exam
Marks
Historical Developments in Aeronautical Activities: Early air vehicles: 3
Balloons, Biplanes and Monoplanes 15%
I Helicopters; Developments in aerodynamics, aircraft materials, 3
aircraft structures & aircraft propulsion.
Aircraft Configurations: Different types of flight vehicles and their 2
classifications;
II Components of fixed wing airplane and their functions; 2
Airfoils, wings and other shapes. 2 15%
FIRST INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Principles of Atmospheric Flight: Physical properties and structure of 3 15%
the atmosphere:
The Standard Atmosphere, Temperature, Pressure and Altitude 2
III
relationships, Mach number
Evolution of theory of lift and drag, Maneuvers, Concepts of stability 3
and control.
Introduction to Space Flight: Introduction to basic concepts, the upper 3 15%
atmosphere
IV
Space vehicle trajectories-some basic concepts, Kepler’s Laws of 3
planetary motion.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAMINATION
Introduction to airplane structures and materials : General types of 3 20%
construction, Monocoque, semi-monocoque.
Typical wing and fuselage structure. Metallic and non-metallic 2
V
materials
Use of aluminium alloy, titanium, stainless steel and composite 2
materials.
Power plants used in airplanes : Basic ideas about piston, turboprop 3 20%
VI
and jet engines.
 Comparative merits, Principles of operation of rocket, types of rockets 3
and typical applications,
Exploration into space. 2
END SEMESTER EXAM

Question Paper Pattern

Maximum marks: 100 Exam duration: 3 hours

The question paper shall consist of three parts

Part A
4 questions uniformly covering modules I and II. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part B
4 questions uniformly covering modules III and IV. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any three questions out of 4 (3X10 marks =30 marks)

Part C
6 questions uniformly covering modules V and VI. Each question carries 10 marks
Students will have to answer any four questions out of 6 (4X10 marks =40 marks)

Note: In all parts, each question can have a maximum of four sub questions, if needed.