Aero Syllabi Full - 29062015

SASTRA UNIVERSITY
(A University established under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956)

Tirumalaisamudram, Thanjavur-613401
Tamil Nadu, India
SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
B.Tech. Aerospace Engineering
(Scheme under Choice-Based Credit System)
Programme Objective : To Evolve Skilful Aerospace Engineering Graduates

Capable of Embracing Challenges in Civil, Defence
and Space Applications.
I YEAR
1st Semester
Periods / Week Credits

Course Code Course Name
L T P C
BASCEN101 Strategies in Communication 3 - - 3
BASCMA 102
Engineering Mathematics - I 3 1 - 4
BASCCS 103
Programming in C 3 1 - 4
BASCPY 104 Engineering Physics 3 1 - 4
BASCCE 105 Engineering Mechanics 4 - - 4
BASCCE 106
Basic Civil Engineering 2 - - 2
BASCME 107
Basic Mechanical Engineering 2 - - 2
BASCCS 108 Programming in C Lab. - - 3 2
BASCPY 109 Engineering Physics Lab. - - 3 2
BASCME 110
Engineering Practice - - 3 2
BASCEN 111
Indian Culture and Ethics 1 - - 1
Total 21 3 9 30
L Lecture T-Tutorial P-Practical

I YEAR
2nd Semester

L T P C
BASCEN201 Technical Communication 3 - - 3
BASCMA 202 Engineering Mathematics - II 3 1 - 4
BASCCS 203 Programming in C++ 3 1 - 4
BASCCM 204
Engineering Chemistry 3 1 - 4
BASCCE 205 Engineering Drawing 2 - 4 4
BASCEE 206 Electrical Sciences 3 - - 3
BASCCE 207 Environmental Studies 2 - 1 3
BASCCS 208
Programming in C++ Lab. - - 3 2
BASCCM 209 Engineering Chemistry Lab. - - 3 2
BASCCE 210 Computer Aided Drawing Lab. - - 3 2
Total 19 3 14 31

II YEAR
3rd Semester

L T P C
BASCMA 301 Engineering Mathematics - III 3 1 - 4
BASCME 302 Engineering Thermodynamics 3 1 - 4
BASCCE 303 Fluid Mechanics 3 1 - 4
BASCCE 304 Mechanics of Solids 3 1 - 4
Introduction to Aerospace
BASCME 305 4 - - 4
Engineering
BASCEE 306 Electrical and Electronics Technology 3 1 - 4
BASCCE 307 Fluid Mechanics Lab. - - 3 2
BASCEE 308 Electrical & Electronics Lab. - - 3 2
Total 19 5 6 28

4th Semester

L T P C
BASCMA 401 Engineering Mathematics - IV 3 1 - 4
BASCME 402 Aerospace Measurement Systems 4 - - 4
BASCME 403 Mechatronics 4 - - 4
Material Science & Aerospace

BASCME 404 4 - - 4
Materials
BASCME 405 Aerospace Propulsion 3 1 - 4
BASCME 406 Aerodynamics 3 1 - 4
BASCCE 407 Solid Mechanics Lab. - - 3 2
Computer Aided Machine

BASCME408 - - 3 2
Drawing
Total 21 3 6 28

III YEAR
5th Semester

L T P C
Core Papers
Engineering Mathematics V
BASCMA 501 3 1 - 4
(Numerical and Statistical Methods)
BASCME 502 Flight mechanics 4 - - 4
BASCME 503 Control Systems 4 - - 4
BASCME 504 Aerospace Structures 3 1 - 4
BASCME 505 Heat transfer in Aerospace applications 3 1 - 4
BASCME 506 Compressible Flow 3 1 - 4
BASCME 507 Heat Transfer Lab. - - 3 2
BASCME 508 Control Systems Lab. - - 3 2
BASCTP 509 HR Skills - I 2 - - 2
Total 22 4 6 30

6th Semester

L T P C
Core Papers
BASCME 601 Aerodynamic Design of Aircraft 3 1 - 4

BASCME 602 Computational Fluid Dynamics 3 1 - 4
BASCEC 603 Avionics Systems 3 - - 3
BASCEC 604 Avionics Lab. - - 3 2
BASCME 605 Aerospace Lab. - I - - 3 2
BASCTP 606 HR Skills II 2 - - 2
4 - - 4
Department Electives ( any three to be selected) 4 - - 4
4 - - 4
BASDME 601 State Space Methods
BASDEC 602 Aerospace Communication systems
Aircraft General Engineering and
BASDME 603
Maintenance Practices
BASDME 604 CAD/CAM/CIM
BASDME 605 Resource Management
BASDME 606 Advanced Strength of Materials
Total 23 2 6 29

IV YEAR
7th Semester

L T P C
Core Papers
BASCME 701 Finite Element Analysis 3 1 - 4
BASCME 702 Structural Design of Aircraft 3 1 - 4
BASCME 703 Aerospace Lab. - II - - 3 2
BASCME 704 CAE Lab. - - 3 2

4 - - 4
4 - - 4
Department Electives ( any four to be selected)
4 - - 4
4 - - 4
BASDME 701 Vortex Dynamics
BASDME 702 Hypersonic Flow Theory
BASDME 703 Mechanical Vibrations
Aerospace Systems Control &
BASDME 704
Estimation
BASDME 705 Rockets and Missiles
BASDME 706 Composite Materials
BASDME 707 Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics
BASDME 708 Air Transport Management
BASDME 709 Helicopter Theory
Total 22 2 6 28

8th Semester
L T P C
BASOXXXXX Open Elective 3 - - 3
BASCME 801 Project Work (Viva-Voce) - - 15 9
Total 12 - 15 21
Credit Distribution
I year 61
Core Papers 111
Department Electives 28
Open Electives 12
HR Skills 4
Project Work 9
Total 225
BASCMA301
BMECMA 301R01/BMTCMA 301R01/MAMCMA 301R01/MAUCMA301R01/

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS - III
NUMBER OF PERIODS: 60 CREDITS: 04
Course Objectives: To help the learners in understanding various transform techniques used in
Engineering disciplines and Analytic function theory in engineering computations.
UNIT: 1 LAPLACE TRANSFORMS (15 PERIODS)

Laplace transforms definition Conditions for existence Transform of standard
functions Properties Transform of derivatives and integrals Derivatives and integrals of transforms.
Inverse Laplace transforms Convolution theorem transform of periodic functions, unit step function
and unit impulse (or dirac delta) function.
Applications to solve higher order ordinary differential equations and Simultaneous
differential equations with constant coefficients and integro- differential equations. Simple Engineering
Applications: Bending of Beams, Whirling of Shafts and Electric Circuits.
UNIT: 2 COMPLEX DIFFERENTIATION (15 PERIODS)

Analytic functions Necessary conditions for analyticity Cauchy- Riemann equations in
Cartesian and polar coordinates Sufficient conditions for analyticity (without proof) Properties of
analytic functions: Harmonic functions Orthogonal system Construction of an analytic function when
1
e z , sin z , cos z , z
its real or imaginary part is given Conformal mappings - z and sinh z only Bilinear
Transformation. Simple Engineering applications: Complex potential functions, Stream lines,
equipotential, velocity potential and stream functions.
UNIT:3 COMPLEX INTEGRATION (15 PERIODS)
Complex integration Line and Surface Integrals- Cauchys integral theorem Integral formula
Taylors and Laurents series (without proof) Singularities Zeros Poles and residues Cauchys
residue theorem Contour integration evaluation of integrals of the type
f x
2
f sin , cos d
0
and g x dx

only.
UNIT: 4 FOURIER TRANSFORMS (15 PERIODS)

The infinite Fourier transforms Sine and cosine transforms properties Inversion theorem
problems Convolution theorem Parsevals identity Problems Finite Fourier transforms Sine and
cosine transforms Evaluation of definite Integrals-problems Solving boundary value problems using
finite Fourier sine and cosine transforms.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. T.Veerarajan , Engineering Mathematics ( For Semester III), Tata McGraw - Hill Publishers
LTD, New Delhi,2010
2. Dr.M.K.Venkataraman, Engineering Mathematics, Part A, National publishing company,
2004.
REFERENCES:
1. NPTEL Link: http://nptel.ac.in/courses/111106046/
2. NPTEL Link:http://nptel.ac.in/syllabus/syllabus.php?subjectId=111103070
3. B.S.Grewal, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna publishers, 2006.
4. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics, J8th edition, Wiley EasternLtd, 2007.
5. Jain R.K and S.R.K. Iyengar, Advanced engineering mathematics, Narosa publications, 2006.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The learner will have knowledge to use the transform techniques in

Unit I other fields of Engineering such as Signal and Image processing and
also to transform functions from one domain to another domain.
The learner will be able to apply various concepts in Analytic
Unit II Function Theory in application areas such as heat conduction,
elasticity, fluid dynamics and flow of electric current.
The learner will be capable of evaluating complicated integrals using
Unit III
residue calculus.
The learner will have a strong idea of applying Fourier transform
Unit IV techniques in solving boundary and initial value problems in various
branches of Engineering.
BMECME 302/BMTCME 302/ MAMCME 302/MAUCME 302/BASCME 302
ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS
Course objective: To help the learners to understand the Fundamental laws of classical
thermodynamics; analysis and application of flow processes and cycles involving ideal, simple pure
substances; entropy principles; using sources of data like thermodynamic tables and charts;
Steam tables, Mollier Chart, Generalised Compressibility Chart permitted
UNIT:1 (15 PERIODS)
Fundamental concepts- macroscopic and microscopic approach, continuum, thermodynamic

systems, pure substance, thermodynamic properties and equilibrium state of a system, state
diagram, path and process, path and point functions, quasi-static process, units and dimensions.
Zeroth law of thermodynamics, temperature measurement, concept of ideal gases, specific heat and
latent heat. Work and heat, displacement work, heat transfer. First law of thermodynamics,
application to closed and open systems, internal energy, enthalpy, steady flow energy equation
with applications to Nozzles, diffusers, turbines, compressors, boilers, throttling
UNIT: 2 (15 PERIODS)
Heat engines and reversed heat engines, efficiency and coefficient of performance, energy
reservoirs. Second law of thermodynamics: Kelvin-Planck and Clausius statements- equivalence,
reversibility and irreversibility, Carnot cycle, reversed Carnot cycle, Carnot theorem, absolute /
thermodynamic temperature scale, Clausius inequality, entropy, T-s plot, entropy of ideal gas,
entropy principle, entropy and disorder. Available energy, maximum work in a reversible process,
reversible work by an open system, useful work, dead state, availability closed and open systems,
II law efficiency..
Properties of pure substances: thermodynamic properties of pure substances in solid, liquid and
vapor phases, p-v, p-T, T-s and h-s diagrams, p-v-T surfaces, dryness fraction, steam tables and
Mollier diagram, steam quality measurement. Calculation of properties, work done and heat
transfer during non-flow and flow processes using steam tables and Mollier chart. Real gases
equations of state virial expansions, law of corresponding states, vander Waals, Beattie
Bridgeman and Redlich Kwon equations, generalised compressibility chart.
Thermodynamic properties of gaseous mixtures - Daltons law, Amagats law, property

calculations of ideal gas mixtures. Thermodynamic relations Maxwell relations
ClausiusClaypeyron equations Coefficients of compressibility and expansion energy relations
Joule-Thomson coefficient Tds relations enthalpy and entropy relations.
TEXT BOOKS:
P.K.Nag, Engineering Thermodynamics,2nd Edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Pub. Co., New Delhi, 2004.
References:
1. NPTEL link: http://nptel.ac.in/courses/112103016/
2. G.J.VanWylen and R.E.Sontag , Fundamentals of Classical Thermodynamics, John Wiley and
Sons ,1994.
3. C.P. Arora, Thermodynamics, TMH, 2000.
4. Y.V.C. Rao, Engineering Thermodynamics, Wiley Eastern, 1993.
5. Yunus A. Cengel and Michael Boles, Thermodynamics - an engineering approach, TMH, 2003.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The learner will have an understanding of basic concepts of classical

Unit I
thermodynamics, First law and application for flow processes
The learner will be able to understand second law with application to
Unit II
Heat engines, entropy principle and available energy
The learner will be able to understand PVT behaviours of fluids and
Unit III
Ideal, real gas processes.
The learner will be able to understand properties of ideal gas
Unit IV
mixtures and basic thermodynamic relations
BASCME 303
FLUID MECHANICS
Course Objectives: To introduce the concepts of fluid statics and dynamics as well as internal and
external flows and the idea of turbulence.

UNIT: I (15 PERIODS)
FLUID PROPERTIES: Density, specific volume, specific gravity, viscosity, surface tension,
capillarity, compressibility and bulk modulus.
PRESSURE MEASUREMENT: Absolute pressure and Gauge pressure, Hydrostatic law, Pascal law,
Manometers.
HYDROSTATIC FORCES ON SURFACES: Horizontal, vertical, inclined and curved surfaces
BUOYANCY AND FLOATATION: Buoyancy, centre of buoyancy, types of equilibrium of floating
bodies, meta-centre and meta-centric height.
Description of fluid motion, types of fluid flow, types of flow lines.
Integral relations control volume Reynolds transport theorem conservation of mass,
momentum and energy equations Bernoullis equation, angular momentum principle.
.
UNIT: II (15 PERIODS)
Differential relations for fluid particle differential equations of mass, momentum, energy stream
function and velocity potential vorticity frictionless irrotational flows, elementary plane
potential flows .
Eulers equation of motion, Bernoullis theorem, practical applications of Bernoullis theorem
venturimeter, orificemeter, Pitot tube.Navier-Stokes Equations - Flow of viscous fluid in circular
pipes Hagen Poiseuille law, Loss of energy in pipes major loss (Darcys equation), minor losses.
UNIT: III (15 PERIODS)

DIMENSIONAL AND MODEL ANALYSIS: Dimensional homogeneity, Buckinghams theorem,
Model analysis, similitude, dimensionless numbers, model laws, Order of Magnitude analysis
BOUNDARY LAYER THEORY:
Boundary Layer equations Boundary layer over a flat plate integral solution- Displacement and
Momentum thickness Boundary layer separation and control.
UNIT: IV TURBULENCE (15 PERIODS)

Laminar turbulent transition, time mean and time dependent description, conservation of mass,
momentum equations and Reynolds stresses (only qualitative treatment for the preceding
governing equations). Shear stress models Eddy viscocity, Prandtl mixing length, Laminar
sublayer. Fully developed turbulent flow through a pipe, turbulent boundary layer on a flat plate,
turbulent flow at very high Reynolds number.
Text Book:
1. White, F.M., Fluid Mechanics, 7th edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2011.
Reference Books:
1. Young, Munsen, and Okishi, A Brief introduction to Fluid Mechanics, 5th edition, Wiley
India, 2007.
2. A.K. Mohanty, Fluid Mechanics, 2nd edition, Prentice Hall of India, 2009.
3. John F. Douglas et al, Fluid Mechanics, Pearson Educational publications, 2004.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The learner will have an understanding of basic definitions,
Unit I
measurement techniques and kinematics of fluid flow.
The learner will understand and appreciate the need for the Navier
Unit II Stokes equations and be able to solve the equations for simplified
cases.
The learner will be able to perform dimensional analysis and will
Unit III
have understood the basic concepts of the boundary layer.
The learner will understand the idea of turbulence and will be able to
Unit IV
solve basic numerical problems in turbulence.
BMECCE 304/BMTCCE 304/MAMCCE 304/MAUCCE 304/BASCME 304
MECHANICS OF SOLIDS
Course Objective: To make the learner to understand deformable bodies, stress strain, mechanical
and thermal properties, shear force, principal stress, deflection of beams, torsion in beams. Also the
learner will understand thin and thick cylinder and different types of columns and their behavior
under various loading conditions
STRESS & STRAIN: Concept of Stresses and Strains , axial loading, normal stress, shearing stress, Stress
strain diagram , factor of safety, Hookes law, Poissons relation, elastic constants and their relation
Composite section, Mechanical & Thermal stresses in simple& composite members. Strain energy,
stresses due to various loads, Saint Venants Principles.
SHEAR FORCE & BENDING MOMENT: Shear force and bending moment diagram for simply supported,
cantilever and Overhanging beams with point load, uniformly distributed load and uniformly varying
Loads only. Theory of simple bending, bending equation, bending stress in simple beam, (Rectangular
and I sections only), Principal stresses and strains, maximum shear stress (problems in plane stress),
construction of Mohrs circle for plane stress Description only.
DEFLECTION IN BEAMS, TORSION: Slop & deflection of beams by Maculays method for determinate
beams cantilever, simply supported, overhanging beam for various types of load with and without
applied moment. Derivation of torsion equation, torsion of circular shaft, comparison o hollow shaft
with solid Shaft problems, strain energy in torsion - combined bending and twisting of shafts
Equivalent bending and twisting moments.
THIN AND THICK CYLINDERS, COLUMNS AND STRUTS: Thin cylinder and thin spherical shells
under internal pressure, volumetric strain on capacity - wire wound thin cylinder, shrink fit, Thick
cylinder-concept, Lames theory, design of thick cylindrical shell-problems, compound cylinder-
description only- Different types of columns and struts, long column, different end conditions,
equivalent length, Eulers theory, derivation of Eulers equation- limitations of Eulers formula
Text Book:
1. Punmia. B.C., Strength of materials, Lakshmi Publications, New Delhi.
2. R.K.Bansal, A textbook on Strength of materials, Lakshmi Publications, 2004.
3. Rajput.K, Strength of materials, S.Chand & Company Ltd., New Delhi, 1996.
REFERENCES:
1. NPTEL link:http://nptel.ac.in/video.php?subjectId=112107147
2. Beer & Johnson, Mechanics of Materials SI Metric edition, McGraw Hill, ISE.
3. Edgor.P.Popov., Introduction to Mechanics of Solids, Prentice-Hal Inc, 1999.
4. Kazimi.S.M.A., Solid Mechanics , Tata McGraw Hill,2000.
5. Timoshenko and Gere.S.P., Solid Mechanics , Tata McGraw Hill,2002.
6. Jackson and Wirtz, Statics and strength of Materials, Schaums series, 1983.
7. S.S. Bhavikatti, Strength of Materials Vikas Publishing House Pvt, Ltd., New Delhi, 1999.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The learner will be able to understand stress, strain, mechanical and

Unit I
thermal properties, and St. Venons principles
The learner will be able to understand the shear force, bending
Unit II moment, bending stress and principal stress for different loading on
the beams
The learner will have an understanding of slope and deflection of
Unit III
beams under various loading conditions, and torsion in beams
The learner will be able to analyse stress distribution across thick
Unit IV
and thin cylindrical cross sections.
BASCME 305 : INTRODUCTION TO AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
Course Objective: To provide the learners with a broad insight into various aerospace topics
involving a brief history of aeronautics, standard atmosphere, aerodynamics, aerospace propulsion
and structures. The subject focuses on providing a brief fundamental idea on aerospace engineering.

UNIT:I (15 PERIODS)
INTRODUCTION
Historical Perspective of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Anatomy of the Airplane, Anatomy of a
Space Vehicle, Aerodynamic forces, Parameters affecting aerodynamic forces: Dimensional
analysis; Theory and experiment: wind tunnels, Atmosphere: Properties of U.S. standard
atmosphere, Definitions of altitude.
UNIT:II (15 PERIODS)
AERODYNAMICS: Continuity equation, Bernoullis equation, Application of Bernoullis equation:

Airspeed indicators and wind tunnels, One-dimensional compressible flow concepts, Speed of
sound, Compressible flow equations in a variable-area stream tube, Application to airspeed
measurement.
Nomenclature used in aerodynamics, different parts of airplane, Aerodynamic forces on a wing. Lift
and drag force, lift to drag ratio, Moment coefficients, Centre of Pressure, Aerodynamics of wing,
Sources of drag. Introduction to Supersonic and Hypersonic flows.
AIRPLANE PERFORMANCE, STABILITY AND CONTROL: Level flight performance, Climb
performance, Range, Endurance, Energy-state approach to airplane performance, Takeoff
performance, Landing performance; Static longitudinal stability, Dynamic longitudinal stability,
Dynamic lateral stability, Longitudinal and Lateral control.
STRUCTURES: General types of construction, Typical wing and fuselage structure. Metallic and
non-metallic materials, Use of aluminium alloy, titanium, stainless steel and composite materials.
PROPULSION: Basic ideas about piston, turboprop and jet engines, Use of propeller and jets for
thrust production. Comparative merits and demerits. Thrust vectoring.
Introduction to flight-testing: Purpose and Scope of Flight Testing, Types of Wind Tunnels, airport
layout and terminologies. Introduction to aerospace industries.
UNIT: IV (15 PERIODS)

INTRODUCTION TO SPACE APPLICATIONS:
Principles of operation of rocket, types of rockets and typical applications, Exploration into space.
Satellite Missions and introduction to orbital dynamics, Different types of satellites and their
applications, Spacecraft configurations: structures, Systems and subsystems identifications and
functions of each, Spacecraft environment.
Introduction to Civil Aviation Regulations and Air Traffic Management.
Text Books:
1. Richard S. Shevell, Fundamentals of Flight, 2nd edition, Pearson Education Publication, 2004.
2. John D. Anderson, Jr. Introduction to Flight, 5th edition, Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing
Company, 2007.
3. Murugeaperumal. P, Gas Dynamics and Jet Propulsion, 1st edition, Scitech Publications,
2005.
4. T.H.G. Megson, Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students, 5th edition, Elsevier
Aerospace Engineering Series, 2012.
5. Vladimir A. Chobotov, Orbital Mechanics, 3rd edition, AIAA, 2002.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit-I The learner will have an understanding of the basic concepts such as
brief history of the evolution of aeronautics, standard atmosphere and
factors affecting flight.
Unit-II The learner will have an overview of the principles of aerodynamics and
flight mechanics.
Unit-III The learner will be able to understand the fundamental aspects of
aerospace propulsion and structures.
Unit-IV The learner will have an broad idea of space propulsion and applications.
BASCEE 306 : ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY
(Common with B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering)
Course Objective: To provide the learners with an insight into the concepts of electromechanical
energy conversion, principle, construction and operational aspects of DC motors and generators. The
focus of the course is also on providing details into the principle, operation and construction of AC
machines namely Transformers, Induction Motors and Synchronous Motors. Emphasis is also laid on
various applications, characteristics and testing methodology of DC and AC machines and to impart
knowledge on the various approaches to apply the power electronic devices for conversion, control
and conditioning of electrical power.

DC Machines-Constructional details-Types-Principle of operation of a separately excited and self
excited dc generatos-emf equation-OCC and load characteristics-Applications of DC generatos DC
Motors-concept of back emf-Torque developed-performance characteristics-Applications of DC
motors.

Single phase transformer-Constructional details-Principle of operation-emf equation-equivalent
circuit-Losses and efficiency-Applications of single phse transformer. Three phase AC generators-
Constructional details-Types-Principle of operation-emf equation-regulation by synchronous
impedance method-Applications of three phase AC generators

Synchronous motors-Principle of operation-Power developed by a Synchronous motor-Power
angle-V curves-Applications of synchronous motors. Three phase Induction Motors-Contructional
details-Types-Principle of operation-Torque slip characteristics-DOL and star-delta starters-
Applications of three phase Induction motors. Single phase Induction Motors-Principle of
operation-Torque speed characteristics of i)Capacitor start Single phase Induction Motor
ii)Capacitor run Single phase Induction Motor Applications of Single phase Induction Motors

SCR-Two transistor analogy-Turn on and Turn off methods of SCRs-Principle of phase control-
Single phase half wave controlled rectifier with R,RL loads-Single phase full wave controlled
rectifier with R,RL loads-effect of freewheeling diode(operation and waveforms only).Three phase
fully controlled rectifier(block diagram approach only). Inverters(using Transistors) Introduction-
Single phase half bridge and full bridge voltage source inverters-Three phase bridge
inverters(operation and waveforms only)-UPS..
Reference Books:
1. B.L.Theraja, Electrical technology vol 2,23rd edition, S.Chand&Co.,2007.

2. I.J.Nagrath & D.P.Kothari, Electrical Machines,1st edition, Tata McGraw Hill, 2006.
3. Dr.P.S.Bimbhra, Power Electronics,Khanna Publishers, 2012.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit-I The learner will have an understanding of the basic concepts of

electromechanical energy conversion. In addition, the learner will have
an insight into the principle, working, constructional aspects and
characteristics of various types of DC machines.
Unit-II The learner will have an overview of the principle, operation,
constructional aspects and characteristics of transformers & Three Phase
AC generators.
Unit-III The learner will have an understanding of the operation of Three Phase
Induction Motor, Synchronous Motor and their characteristics.
Unit-IV The learner will have an understanding of the internal structure and the
switching and operating characteristics of SCR. In addition, the learner
will have an understanding of the operation, characteristics and
performance parameters of controlled rectifiers and Inverters.
BASCCE 307: FLUID MECHANICS LAB.
Course Objective: The objective of the fluid mechanics lab is to demonstrate the basic principles to
the undergraduate students through a series of experiments and to help the learners to understand
fundamentals of various flow experiments and fluid machines.
CREDITS: 02
Experiments:
1. Determination of co-efficient of discharge of Venturimeter.

2. Determination of co-efficient of discharge of Orifice meter.
3. Determination of friction factor of given pipes.
4. Determination of minor loss co-efficient.
5. Calibration of Pitot Tube.
6. Measurements of Lift and Drag for flow over airfoil using wind tunnel.
7. Calibration of Nozzle and Rota meter.
8. Determination of major losses in pipe for incompressible fluid flow for different pipe diameters,
sudden expansion, sudden contraction and bends.
9. Flow through rectangular Notch.
10. Flow through triangular Notch
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The learner aquires skills and understanding on fluid flow properties.

2. The student would be able to understand the effects of devices like the venturimeter and
orificemeter.
3. Students will be able to understand the importance of finding out friction factor.
4. The learner understands the calibration procedures of instruments like pitot tube, nozzle and
rotameter.
5. The student arrives at a good level of understanding about flow through notches and its
implications.
BASCEE 308 : ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS LAB
(Common with B.Tech.Mechanical Engineering)
Course Objective: To help the learners understand the working principles and performance
characteristics of DC generators, DC motors, Three Phase Induction Motor, single phase & three phase
transformers, Half wave & Full wave controlled Rectifier by performing various experiments and
plotting the respective performance characteristics.
CREDIT: 02
Electrical Laboratory :
1. Determination of efficiency of an Electric kettle.

2. OCC and Load characteristics of separately excited DC generator.
3. Load test on DC shunt motor.
4. Load test on single phase Transformer.
5. Load test on three phase Induction motor.
6. Half wave and Full wave controlled rectifier (input and output waveforms).
7. Full bridge inverter. (Demonstration only).
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. The learner will be able to analyse the efficiency of an Electric Kettle.

2. The learner will be familiarized with the principle and operation of a
separately excited DC generator by performing a load test on the machine
and plotting the performance characteristics.
3. The learner will be familiarized with the principle and operation of a DC
shunt motor and the two speed control techniques, their uniqueness and real
time applications.
4. The learner will understand the basics of deriving the equivalent circuit
parameters of a single phase transformer by predetermination.
5. The learner will be able to analyse the performance of three phase squirrel
cage induction motor and plot the speed, torque, load current slip power
factor and efficiency curve.
6. The learner will be familiarized with the principle and operation of Half
wave and Full wave controlled rectifier and plotting the performance
characteristics.
7. The Learner will be able to understand and implement full bridge inverter.
Electronics Laboratory :
1. Characteristics of SCR
2. Drain and Transfer Characteristics of JFET.
3. Single Phase Half Wave Rectifier.
4. Single Phase Full Wave Rectifier.
5. To setup: a] S-R Flipflop using NOR Gate [T402],
b] S-R Flipflop using NAND Gate [T400].
6. To setup a Decade counter using IC T490.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. The learner understands the Silicon Controlled Rectifier and its operation.
2. The learner will be able to obtain and understand the drain and transfer
characteristics of JFET.
3. The students get the ability to construct half wave rectifier.
4. The students get the ability to construct full wave rectifier.
5. The learner will be able to construct Flip Flops using basic logic gates.
6. The learner will be able to construct decade counters and implement.
BASCMA401 : ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS IV
(Common with B.Tech.Mechanical Engineering)
Course Objectives: To help the learner in understanding application of Fourier series to solve wave
and heat conduction problems arising in Engineering studies and to deal with higher order Partial
differential equations in various

UNIT:I FOURIER SERIES (15 PERIODS)
Introduction Dirichlets conditions Eulers Formula General Fourier series Odd and even
functions Half range series Parsevals identity Complex form of Fourier series Root mean
square (RMS) value of a function Numerical methods of finding Fourier coefficients - Harmonic
analysis.
UNIT:II PARTIAL DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS (PDES) (15 PERIODS)
Formation of PDEs Elimination of arbitrary constants and functions Complete solution

singular solution General solution Solution of PDE by direct integration First order non linear
PDEs Standard types: f(p,q) = 0; f(z,p,q) = 0; f(x,y,p,q) = 0 and Clairauts equations Equations
reducible to standard types Lagranges linear equations Solution of higher order homogeneous
PDEs with constant coefficients.
UNIT:III ONE DIMENSIONAL WAVE AND HEAT EQUATIONS (15 PERIODS)
One dimensional wave equationAssumptions- Boundary and initial value problems Fourier
series solution - One dimensional heat equation Assumptions- Steady and unsteady states -
Boundary and initial value problemsFourier series solution.
UNIT:IV TWO DIMENSIONAL HEAT FLOW EQUATIONS (15 PERIODS)
Two dimensional heat flow equation Assumptions- Steady state heat flow in two dimensions
Laplace equation in Cartesian and Polar coordinates (including annulus) Fourier series solution.
Text Book:
T.Veerarajan ,Engineering Mathematics ( For Semester IV),Tata Mcgraw Hill, 2011.
Reference Books:
1. Erwin Kreyszig, Advanced Engineering Mathematics,8th edition, Wiley Eastern

company,2005.
2. Dr.B.S.Grewal, Higher Engineering Mathematics, Khanna Publishers, 2003.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit I The learner will be able to use Fourier series approximation for various
functions and to appreciate the use of Fourier harmonics in physical
problems.
Unit II The learner will be able to understand various methods of solving partial
differential equations that govern various physical processes.
Unit III The learner will be capable of solving various initial and boundary value
problems that correspond to vibrations of strings and heat conduction to
provide Fourier series solution.
Unit IV The learner will have an idea to solve two dimensional boundary and initial
value problems that correspond to engineering phenomena.
BASCME 402 : AEROSPACE MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS
Course Objective: To emphasise the need and impart knowledge of aerospace measurements to the
learners.

UNIT:I (15 PERIODS)
Introduction to Measurement Systems Characteristics of measuring systems: Calibration,

sensitivity and error analysis Deterministic Errors and Random Errors, Application of Probability
theory in Sensor Measurements - Sensor Measurement Statistics.Dependence of measurement
dynamics on sensor construction.
Air data measurements:Pressure Measurement: Manometer, Pressure transducers, Pitot

Tubes. Temperature Measurement: Thermometers, Thermocouples, Thermopiles. Angle of attack
and sideslip vanes.
Forces And Moments from Wind Tunnel Balance Measurements: Types of wind tunnels,
Aeronautical wind tunnels, Wind tunnel data systems, Balances, Balance requirements and
specifications, External balances and internal balances.
UNIT :III (15 PERIODS)
Strain measurements: Strain gage, types, strain gage sensitivity, bridge circuits.Inertial and GPS
based sensors: Accelerometers- Micro-machined accelerometer, Piezoelectric accelerometer and
gyroscopes - Rate gyroscope principles-MEMS gyros, Laser gyros. Attitude and heading reference
systems.
Sensor interfacing: Amplifiers, Filters, and other signal conditioning circuits - ADC/DAC,
synchronous and asynchronous serial communicationand introduction to computer based data
acquisition.
UNIT :IV (15 PERIODS)

Velocity Measurement: Hot Wire Anemometer, Laser Doppler Velocimetry (LDV), Particle Image
Velocimetry (PIV), Doppler Global Velocimetry (DGV), Turbulence Measurements:Root Mean
Square (RMS) Spectrum, Flow Visualization.
Spacecraft Attitude Determination Sensors: Infrared earth sensors-Horizon Crossing
Sensors, Sun sensors, Star sensors, Rate and rate integrating gyros, Magnetometers.
Reference Books:
1. Doeblin, E., Measurement Systems: Application and Design, 5th Ed., McGraw-Hill, 2008.
2. Grewal, M. S., Lawrence, R. and Andrews, A., GPS, INS and Integration, John Wiley, 2001.
3. Collinson, R. P. G., Introduction to Avionics Systems, 3rd edition, Chapman and Hall, 2011.
4. Titterton, D. H. and Weston, J. L., Strapdown Inertial Navigation Technology, 2nd Ed., AIAA
Progress in Astronautics and Aeronautics, Vol. 207, 2004.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The learner will understand the basics of sensor characteristics, application

Unit I
of probability theory to sensor measurements.
The learner will know the methods of air data measurements and wind
Unit II
tunnel measurements.
The learner will understand strain gages, temperature measurements and
Unit III
instrumentation.
The learner will understand optical measurement methods and sensors
Unit IV
related to spacecraft and attitude determination.
BASCME 403 : MECHATRONICS
Course Objective: To impart knowledge on the elements of a mechatronics system and the working of
few case studies

UNIT:I (20 PERIODS)
Introduction-Mechatronics key elements -Design process in Mechatronics.

Sensors & Transducers: Introduction - Performance Terminology, Light sensors: Photo tube,
Photo emissive cell, photo conductive cell. Resistive transducer: Potentiometer-Types, Inductive
transducer: LVDT,RVDT. Capacitive transducer: Capacitive pressure sensors - Magnetic sensors:
Reed switch, Hall-effect sensor. Others : Piezo electric transducer, Optical Encoder
Electron Devices: PN junction diode, rectifiers-half wave and full wave-bridge rectifier, ripple
factor, clampers, clippers-special diodes-Tunnel, varactor ,PIN, Gunn diodes-SCR-TRIAC-DIAC-
UJT,Bipolar junction transistor-transistor characteristics-cutoff, active, saturation region, transistor
biasing-stabilization-bias compensation, thermal runaway, h-parameter-evaluation of h-
parameters
UNIT: II: (18 PERIODS)
Digital Electronics- number representation-Boolean algebra-Boolean laws-Boolean theorems

Demorgans theorem. Logic gates, Minimization techniques-Karnaugh maps. Combinational
Circuits- comparators (1, 2 bit only) and decoders or Code converters, multiplexers,
demultiplexers ,encoders, Sequential Circuits -Flip-flop-SR, JK, D, T-master slave edge & level
triggering, counters, shift registers.
Actuators: Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems: Control Valves Linear & Rotary Actuators-Cylinder
Sequencing.
PLC:Introduction - Basic structure Input / Output processing Ladder Programming

Mnemonics - Timers, Internal relays and counters-Data handling - Analog input / output - Selection
of PLC.
CASE STUDIES of PLC based Automation: Engine management system - CNC Machines Robotic
systems
Text Book:
W.Bolton , Mechatronics, Thomas press Ltd., 2009.
References Books:
1. Michael B.Histand& David g. Alciatore, Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement
Systems, McGraw-Hill International editions, 2007.
2. GodfryC.Onwubolu, Mechatronics Principles and Applications, Elsevier, 2008.
3. D.Roy Choudhury &Shail B. Jain, Linear Integrated Circuits, New Age International
Publishers, 2010
4. John.W.Webb&Ronald.A.Reis, Programmable Logic Controllers Principles and
rd
Applications, 3 edition, Prentice Hall Inc, New Jersey, 2006.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The learner is expected to understand the working principle of sensors and

Unit I its application areas. He can also understand the basics of electron devices
and its operations.
The learner is expected to know necessities of digital electronics and he can
Unit II
implement the design of that circuits
The learner is expected to compare and contrast the different actuation
Unit III
methods used in mechatronics systems
The learner is expected to understand the working of standard controllers
Unit IV used in industries and to assimilate the entire working of a mechatronics
system
BASCME 404 : MATERIALS SCIENCE AND AEROSPACE MATERIALS
Course objective: To promote knowledge in the area of materials science, metallurgy and the
selection of materials for aerospace applications.

Fundamentals: Introduction to Crystal Structures, Ionic Structures, Crystal Defects and their types.
Properties of Materials: Magnetic, electrical and optical properties of materials.

Physical Metallurgy: Introduction to Phase Diagrams, Some Typical Phase diagrams of Non-
Ferrous Alloys - aluminium alloys, magnesium alloys and titanium alloys.
Strengthening Mechanisms: Solid Solution Strengthening - Precipitation Hardening.

Mechanical Properties & Testing of Materials: Tensile behavior tensile testing, creep testing
mechanisms, fatigue testing mechanisms. Determination of hardness, impact strength,
fracture toughness. Metallography introduction to optical and electron methods.
Corrosion: Types of corrosions-Effect of corrosion on mechanical properties-Protection against
corrosion- Corrosion resistant materials used in aircraft, environmental degradation, Protective
Coatings.

Aerospace Materials: Nickel, Nickel Alloys Aluminium, Aluminium Alloys Magnesium,
Magnesium Alloys - Titanium, Titanium Alloys Super Alloys, Stainless steels, maraging steels,
Ablative Materials.
Composites: Metal Matrix Composites, Polymer based Composites; Ceramic based Composites,
Carbon - Carbon Composites, Nano composites.
Text Books:
1. V. Raghavan, Material Science and Engineering A first course, 5th edition Prentice Hall of
India Ltd, 2004.
2. George E. Dieter, Mechanical Metallurgy, McGraw Hill Book Company, 1998.
Reference Books:
1. William D. Callister Materials Science and Engineering an Introduction John Wiley & Sons
Inc.,2003.
2. William F. Smith, Principles of Material Science and Engineering, Mc-Graw Hill
International Edition, 2002.
3. Donald R. Askeland and Pradeep P. Phule, The Science and Engineering of Materials,
Thomson Asia Private Limited, 2003.
4. Sydney.H.Avner, An Introduction to Physical Metallurgy, New Age International
Publications, New Delhi, 2000.
5. Polymear, I.J.Light Alloys: From Traditional Alloys to Nanocrystal, 4th edition, Elseivier,
2005.
6. Reed,R.C., The Superalloys:Fundamentals and applications, Cambridge Univ.Press, 2006.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students will gain fundamental knowledge on crystal structures, crystal

Unit-I
defects and various properties of crystalline materials
Students will gain exposure to phase diagrams of important aero space
Unit-II
materials and strengthening mechanisms of materials
Important mechanical properties such as tensile, creep and fatigue of
Unit-III materials will be understood, in addition to a brief exposure to
degradation of materials by corrosion
An overview of materials which are important for aerospace applications
is provided for the students so that they can have a basic understanding
Unit-IV
of the nature of various alloys and composites being used in aero space
industry.
BASCME 405 : AEROSPACE PROPULSION
Course Objective: The objective for this course is to develop an understanding of the various elements
of aircraft propulsion

UNIT:I (15 PERIODS)
Introduction: Review of thermodynamic concepts, Principles of jet propulsion, Working cycles and
airflow, Operational envelope and standard atmosphere.
Real cycle analysis for jet engines: Engine performance maps, power plant performance with
varying speed and altitude, comparison of real cycle turboprops, turbofans, turbojets and ramjets.

Basic concepts, Principle of operation, Work done and pressure rise, compressibility effects,
Compressor characteristics.Axial flow Compressors: Basic operation & Elementary theory. Factors
affecting static pressure ratio, Degree of reaction, Off-design performance, Axial flow compressor
characteristics.
UNIT :III (15 PERIODS)

Combustion systems: Operational requirements, Types of Combustion systems, some important
factors affecting combustor design. Axial and Radial flow Turbines: Elementary theory, Vortex
theory. Afterburners: Afterburner Components, diffuser, Fuel Injection, Atomisation and
Vaporization, Ignition, Flame stabilization. Thrust Vector Control.
UNIT:IV (15 PERIODS)

Classification of rockets: Introduction to chemical, electric, ion and nuclear powered rockets.
Chemical rockets: Solid and liquid propellant rockets, types of solid and liquid rocket motor
propellants, rocket performance parameters, flow through nozzle, real nozzles, equilibrium and
frozen flow.
Text Book:
V. Ganesan, Gas Turbines, 3rd edition, Tata Mc Graw Hill, 2010.
Reference Books:
1. J.D Mattingly, William H. Heiser& David T. Pratt, Aircraft Engine Design, 2nd edition, AIAA,
2003.
2. Rolls Royce, The Jet Engine, 5th edition, Technical Publications Department, Rolls-Royce,
1996.
3. E. Irwin Treager, Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Technology, 3rd edition, Tata McGraw Hill,
2010.
4. H. Cohen & F.C Rogers and H.I.H Saravanamuthu, Gas Turbine Theory, Edition, Longman
2001.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit I The learner will have an understanding of the basic concepts of

thermal engineering and gas dynamics required for studying aircraft
propulsion.
Unit II The learner will be able to understand the generation of thrust through
various engines and will be able to analyse a piston engine.
Unit III The learner will be able to understand the production of thrust and
performance of various air breathing engines.
Unit IV The learner is introduced to the performance of analysis of some of the
internal components of an air breathing engine.
BASCME406 : AERODYNAMICS
Course Objective: The objective for this course is to develop an understanding of incompressible and
compressible aerodynamics.

UNIT:I (15 PERIODS)
Continuity-momentum-energy equations. Measurement of air speed , incompressible subsonic
compressible - supersonic flow. Pressure coefficient. Aerodynamic forces and moments - Drag of a
two dimensional body. velocity potential, stream function, circulation relationship between
stream function and potential function - vorticity - rotational and irrotational flow. Basic solutions
for uniform flow source or sink, doublet, vortex flow. Superposition Rankine oval (stagnation
points), stationary circular cylinder
UNIT: II INVISCID INCOMPRESSIBLE FLOW (15 PERIODS)

Eulers equation of motion. Flow around a circular cylinder by a doublet in uniform horizontal
steam pressure distribution. The lift on an aerofoil Kutta Joukowski theorem.Complex potential
function. Flow in the vicinity of inclined walls. Determination of flow pattern. Flow about a circular
obstacle generating circulation. Transformation of a flow pattern simple and Kutta Joukowski
transformation. Lift on Joukowski aerofoil section velocity and pressure distribution.
UNIT:III INCOMPRESSIBLE FLOW OVER AEROFOILS AND WINGS (15 PERIODS)

Aerofoil Nomenclature - Aerofoil characteristics Vortex sheet The Kutta condition Kelvins
circulation theorem and starting vortex Classical thin aerofoil theory Downwash and induced
drag Vortex filament BiotSavart Law and Helmholtzs theorems Prandtls classical lifting line
theory -The vortex panel method Vortex lattice method Modern low speed aerofoil .
UNIT: IV COMPRESSIBLE FLOW OVER AIRFOILS AND WINGS (15 PERIODS)

Linearised velocity potential equation Prandtl-Gluaert Compressibility correction Critical Mach
Number Drag Divergence Mach number Area rule.Linearsied supersonic flow pressure
coefficient formula Application to supersonic aerofoils Flow over a delta wing.
Textbook:
John D. Anderson , Jr., Fundamentals of aerodynamics , 4th Edition, McGraw Hill Publishers,
2011.
Reference Books:
1. E.L. Houghton and N.B. Carruthers , Aerodynamics for Engineering Students, 5th edition,
Elsevier India, 2010.
2. Milne-Thomson, Theoretical Aerodynamics, Dover Publications, 2011.
3. Karamcheti Krishnamurthy, Principles of Ideal Fluid Aerodynamics, 2nd edition, Krieger
Publication Company, 1980.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit I The learner will have an understanding of the concepts of

incompressible subsonic flow, potential flow theory and a basic
understanding of aerodynamic forces.
Unit II The learner will be able to apply the principles of potential flow theory
in developing the relation for the lift force for the flow over various
bodies like cylinder and an airfoil
Unit III This unit deals with the incompressible flow over Aerofoils. Here
learner will have an understanding of Aerofoil Nomenclature,
circulation theory and generation of vortex flow. He will also be able to
understand concepts of Thin Aerofoil theory and Prandtls lifting line
theory, apply them for various cases and get an idea of numerical
techniques used.
Unit IV The learner is introduced to the concept of compressible flow over
airfoils and wings.
BASCCE 407: SOLID MECHANICS LAB
Course Objective
The objective of the solid mechanics & fluid mechanics lab is to demonstrate the basic principles in
the area of strength of materials to the undergraduate students through a series of experiments and
to help the learners to understand fundamental principles, concepts, significance of various flow
experiments and fluid machines.
CREDITS: 02
SOLIDS MECHANICS LAB
1. Tension test on MS rod.

2. Compression Test M.S. and Aluminium cubes.
3. Determination of Youngs modulus & verification of Maxwell reciprocal theorem by deflection
test on MS flat.
4. Determination of impact strength of steel specimen by Charpy and Izod tests.
5. Hardness test on metals by Brinell/Rockwell/Vicker testers.
6. Tests on closed and open coil springs.
7. Torsion test on MS rod and wire.
8. Creep Test.
9. Double Shear Test in UTM.
10. Fatigue Test.
11. Hot tensile properties test.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. The learner aquires skills and understanding on tensile testing.

2. The student would be able to understand the effects of various loading like impact loading.
3. Students will be able to understand the importance of creep analysis.
4. The learner understands the effects of shear loading.
5. The student arrives at a good level of understanding about the fatigue loading and its effects.
BASCME408/BMECME408/MAMCME 408/MAUCME 408/BMTCME 605R01 :
COMPUTER AIDED MACHINE DRAWING LAB
Course Objectives:
1. To visualize an object and convert it into a drawing.

2. To gain knowledge of conventional representation of various machining and mechanical
details as per IS.
3. Gaining the knowledge of CAD software and its features for effective representation of
machine components and their assembly.
4. Understand the format and Standards of Machine Drawing.
5. Understand the technical information on machine drawings.
6. Understanding and drawing of various views and machine components.
7. Learning how to assemble and disassemble important parts used in major mechanical
engineering applications.
8. To become conversant with 2-D drafting.
CREDITS: 02
Theoretical Knowledge:
1. Drafting Technology (drawing sheet sizes title block)

2. Dimensioning (Elements of Dimensioning, Theory of Dimensioning and system of
Dimensioning, Conventions, Abbreviations and symbols)
3. Limits Fits and Tolerances (computation of fundamental deviations, Fits shaft and hole,
Clearance classification of fits, system of fits Hole basis & shaft basis system, selection of
fits)
4. Geometry characteristics of symbols and surface textures
5. Orthographic projection (Sectional views types)
6. Screwed fasteners (Screw thread terminology, Forms of screw threads, Bolts and Nuts,
Special types of bolts and nuts, Studs, Set screws, Grub screws and Foundation bolts)
2D Drawing Practices:
A. Part drawings of the following:
1. Cotter Joint with Sleeve
2. Knuckle Joint
3. Flanged coupling (Protected type)
4. Universal Coupling
5. Machine vice
6. Cross head for vertical engines
7. Lathe tail stock
8. Drill jig.
B. Assembly drawings: (introduction, detail drawing, Assembly drawing from detail drawing,
Bill of material of parts list and sectioning techniques)
1. Plummer block
2. Screw jack
3. Swivel bearing
4. Safety valve
5. Connection rod
6. Tool head of shaping machine
C. Production drawings:
Industrial drawings from SPF
Reference Books:
1. Engineering Drawing & Graphics M.C. Mathur & R.S. Vaishwas
2. Mechanical Drawing, CAD Communication French, Svensen, Hi nick, McGraw Hill
International Publication.
3. Machine Drawing Gopalakrishna, Subash publishers.
4. Machine drawing N. D. Bhatt, Charotar Publishers.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Theoretical The learner should be able to understand the size of the drawing
Knowledge sheet and standard dimensioning system and symbols used in
machine drawing.
They will be able to select and represent the appropriate fits and
tolerances for hole and shaft basis system.
The learner should be able to read and interpret a given sectional
views in orthographic drawing.
They will be able to use the different bolt and nut and screw
thread terminology in the machinery design.
2. Part drawings The learner should be able to prepare drawing of a given part.
They will have an understanding of representing different joints
and couplings and machine vice and lathe tail stock with required
dimensions and views and cross-sections.
3. Assembly drawings The learner should be able to Visualize and prepare detail
drawing of a given object and Assembly drawing from detail
drawing with proper bill of materials list.
4. Production In addition to that, the learner will be able to read the real
drawings production drawing used in the industry.
BMTCMA 501/BMECMA 501/MAMCMA 501/MAUCMA 501/BASCMA 501
ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS V
(NUMERICAL & STATISTICAL METHODS)
Course Objective: To help the learners understanding various numerical methods and statistical
techniques applied in engineering problems.
UNIT: 1 System of Equations and Eigen Values &Numerical (15 PERIODS)

Differentiation, Integration
Introduction Horners method Graffes root Squaring method of finding real roots of an
equation. Direct methods (review) Gauss Elimination method Gauss Jordan method Cholesky
method Jacobi iteration method Successive over relaxation method Eigen values & Eigen
vectors by power method Numerical Differentiation Methods based on finite differences
Numerical integration Trapezoidal rule Simpsons 1/3rd rule.
UNIT: 2 Numerical solution of Ordinary (ODEs) and Partial Differential (15 PERIODS)
Equations (PDEs)
Power Series Approximation: Solution by Taylor series RungeKutta IV order method
Milnes Predictor corrector method. Solutions of partial differential equations
Classification of partial differential equations of the second order Laplace equation and its
solution by Liebmanns process Finite difference solution of Poisson equation Solution of
parabolic PDEs by Bender Schmidt and Crank Nicolsons schemes Solution of hyperbolic
PDEs by finite difference methods.
UNIT: 3 Probability and Random Variables (15 PERIODS)

Basic Concept of probability - Conditional probability and Bayes Theorem - Concept of a
Random variable Transformation of random variables Cumulative Distribution Function
(CDF) - Probability Density Function Two dimensional random variables discrete and
continuous cases joint pdf marginal and conditional distributions independent random
variables.
UNIT: 4 Mathematical Expectations, Basic Statistical distributions and (15 PERIODS)

Correlation & Regression Analysis
Expectations raw and central moments covariance Binomial, Poisson, Normal, Weibull
Distributions Moment Generating Functions Addition Theorem Recurrence relations.
Linear correlation Rank correlation Regression analysis Problems.
Text Book:
1. M.K.Jain, S.R.K.Iyengar and R.K.Jain Numerical Methods for Scientific and Engineering
Computation Wiley Eastern Limited, 2007.(for Units I and II)
2. T.Veerarajan, Probability, Statics and Random Processes Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Company Ltd, New Delhi 2007. (for UNITs III and IV)
Reference Books:
1. Dr.Sastri S.S, Introductory Methods of Numerical Analysis, Prentice Hall of India, 2005.
2. S.C.Gupta, V.K.Kapoor Fundamentals of Mathematical Statistics 10th revised ed.,
Sultan Chand and Sons Publications,2007.
3. George R.Cooper, Clare D.McGillem, Probabilistic Methods of Signal & System
Analysis, 3rd ed., Oxford Press, 2007.
4. S.S.Sastry, Numerical Analysis ,Prentice Hall of India,2005.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit I Skill development for application of various direct and iterative

methods for solving system of Linear equations, algebraic equations
of higher degree and methods based on finite differences.
Unit II Skill development for handling various numerical operators in

problems related to various methods of solving ordinary differential
equations and partial differential equations.
Unit III Acquiring skills and understanding various statistical concepts

pertaining to probability theory and random variables.
Unit IV The learner will have through knowledge in all statistical

distributions and correlation & regression analysis for designing
algorithms in machine learning environment.
BASCME 502: Flight Mechanics

Course Objective: The subject aims to ensure that students
Understand the Basic Flight Mechanics.
Understand Stability of flight vehicle.
Understand the Equations of Motion and Flight Simulation.
Introduction: Overview of aerodynamics, propulsion, atmosphere and aircraft
instrumentation aircraft performance gliding, cruise and climbing flight, optimal cruise
trajectories, take-off and landing V-n diagrams.

Longitudinal stability and control: Longitudinal equilibrium and static stability, stick
fixed neutral point, all moving horizontal tail or elevator as longitudinal control. Trimmed
lift curve slope and advantages of reduced/negative longitudinal static stability. Hinge
moments, reversible control, stick force, and trim tab. Stick free static stability, stick-free
neutral point.
Lateral-directional stability and control: Directional equilibrium, stability and rudder as

control. Lateral stability, dihedral angle, aileron control.

Dynamical equations: Euler angles. Body angular velocity and Euler angle rates. Body-
fixed axis, wind axis, stability axes. Equations of motion of rigid aircraft in body fixed axes.
Stability derivatives. Steady flight and perturbed flight leading to linearised equations of
motion.

Aircraft motion modes: Decoupling of longitudinal dynamics and lateral-directional
dynamics. Short period and phugoid modes of longitudinal dynamics. Dutch roll, spiral and
roll subsidence modes of lateral-directional dynamics. Effect of winds. Flight simulation.
Text book:
1. Stengel, R. F., Flight Dynamics, Princeton University Press, 2004.
2. Nelson, R. C., Flight Stability and Automatic Control, 2nd Edition, Mc Graw Hill
International, 2007.
Reference Books:
3. Etkin, B. and Duffy, L. D., Dynamics of Flight: stability and control, 3rd Edition, John Wiley
India, 2011.
4. Perkins, C. D. and Hage, R. E., Airplane Performance Stability and Control, John Wiley
India, 2011.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit I The learner will be able to analyse concepts of Static Stability,
Longitudinal stability and control.
Unit II The learner will be able to analyze lateral stability and control.
Unit III The learner will be able to deduce and understand equations of
motion.
Unit IV The student would have achieved an understanding on motion
modes and flight simulation.
BASCME 503: CONTROL SYSTEMS
Course Objective:
The subject aims to ensure that students

Understand the mathematical modelling of a physical system
Understand implications of taking Laplace transform and system response analysis
without solving the differential equations.
Understand the performance specification requirements and stability
Analyze the performance and stability using various tools like root locus, bode
diagram, polar and nyquist plots.
INTRODUCTION: Open loop and closed loop systems Basic elements Complex Variables
Laplace Transform Theorems, Final Value and Initial Value theorem Solving LTI
Differential Equations - Analysis of physical systems Mechanical systems - Translational
analysis - Force voltage analogy Force current analogyMathematical representation
Linearization of Nonlinear Mathematical Models and Problems - Transfer function Block
diagrams Signal flow graphs Reduction techniques.
TIME RESPONSE: Test signals Step response of first order and second order systems
Time domain specifications Basic Control Actions Effects of Control Actions.
STABILITY: Definitions Characteristic equation Location of roots in the S plane for

stability Routh Hurwitz criterion Relative Stability Analysis - Problems - Type and
order of a system Steady state error Static error and generalized error coefficients.
ROOT LOCUS ANALYSIS: Root Loci and their Construction Special Cases Root Locus
Analysis of Systems Systems with Transport Lag Problems.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: Introduction to Bode Diagrams Construction of Bode Diagrams

Analysis of Bode Plots Evaluation of Gain Margin & Phase Margin.
Polar Plots Nyquist Plots - Log-Magnitude versus Phase Plots Nichols Charts M and N
Circles - Nyquist Stability Criterion Closed Loop Frequency Response Problems.
Text Book:
1. Katsuhiko Ogata, Modern Control Engineering, Third Edition, PHI, 2007.
Reference Books:
1. Rich and C. DorfRoberth H, Bishop, Modern Control System, AWL LPE Addition
Wesley, 12th edition, 2010.
2. J.Nagarath and M.Gopal, Control system Engineering, Wiley eastern Limited, New
Delhi, second edition, 2006.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit I The learner will be able to understand the modelling of physical

systems and the concepts of Transfer Function, Block Diagram
Algebra and Signal Flow Graphs.
Unit II The learner will be able to analyze the time domain performance
specifications of a system and the steady state error.
Unit III The learner will be able to analyze systems using root locus and bode
diagrams.
Unit IV The learner will have an understanding of stability analysis using
Nyquist Criterion.
BASCME504: AEROSPACE STRUCTURES
OBJECTIVE
To study different types of beams and columns subjected to various types of loading and
support conditions with particular emphasis on aircraft structural components.
Unit 1. THEORY OF ELASTICITY (15 PERIODS)

V-n diagram for the loads acting on the aircraft, Factor of safety, salient features of the V-n
diagram. Flight envelope for different flying conditions.
Analysis of statically indeterminate structures : planar and space trusses; Deflection of

Beams; Area moment Method, slope-deflection method, moment distribution method,
Basic elasticity, stresses and strains, Stresses on an inclined plane, Principal stresses, Shear
stresses, Mohrs stress circle and its applications, equations of equilibrium, plane stress and
plane strain problems, compatibility equations, stress - strain relations.
Unit 2. ENERGY METHODS (15 PERIODS)
Strain Energy due to axial, bending and Torsional loads - Castigliano's theorem - principle
of virtual work; principle of the stationary value of the total potential energy and total
complementary energy. Unit load method - application to beams, trusses, frames, rings,
etc.
COLUMNS THEORY
Columns with various end conditions Eulers Column curve Rankines formula - Column
with initial curvature - Eccentric loading South well plot Beam column.
Unit 3. BENDING, SHEAR AND TORSION OF THIN-WALLED BEAMS (15 PERIODS)
Bending of open and closed section thin walled beams, shear of open section and closed
section beams, shear centre and centre of twist, Torsion of closed and open section beams,
membrane analogy.
Aircraft materials: -properties of flight vehicle materials importance of strength to weight

ratio, temperature variations, factors affecting choice of materials for different part of
airplane, use of Aluminium alloys, Steel, Titanium, Plastics, Glass, Composite materials,
Fatigue, creep.
Unit 4. STRESS ANALYSIS IN WING AND FUSELAGE (15 PERIODS)

Procedure Shear and bending moment distribution for semi cantilever and other types of
wings and fuselage, thin webbed beam, Tension field web beams (Wagners).
Stress analysis of aircraft components: tapered beams, fuselages, wings, fuselage frames,
wing ribs, shear lag.
Matrix methods of structural analysis : stiffness matrix for an elastic springs, pin jointed
frame work, application to statically indeterminate frame works, matrix analysis of space
frames, stiffness matrix for a beam.
TEXT BOOK
1.Megson, T.H.G., Aircraft Structures for Engineering Students, 4th Edition, Edward
Arnold, UK., 2007.
REFERENCES
1. Peery, D.J., and Azar, J.J., Aircraft Structures, 2nd edition, McGrawHill, N.Y.1993.
2. Bruhn. E.F. Analysis and Design of Flight vehicles Structures, Tri state off set
company, USA, 1985.
3. Rivello, R.M., Theory and Analysis of Flight Structures, McGraw-Hill, 1993.
4. R.K. Rajput, Strength of Materials S. Chand publications, 2006.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The learner will be having understanding of Theory of Elasticity, V-n

Unit-I Diagrams and flight envelope and also learner will understand the
stresses on inclined plane, plane stress and plane strain problems.
The learner will understand the Energy analysis of Engineering
Unit- II structures, castiglianos theorems and its applications and also learner
will understand the instabilities of Columns and struts.
The Learner will understand Bending, Torsion and shear of Thin walled
Unit- III beams and also learner will undergo in understanding of material
selection for aerospace applications.
The Learner will understand Stress analysis of Wing and fuselage
Unit- IV structures and also the learner will have exposure to the Matrix method
[FEM] of structural analysis.
BASCME505: HEAT TRANSFER IN AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS
Course Objectives: To introduce the concepts of heat transfer and study its aerospace
applications

Introduction Mechanisms of heat transfer, importance of heat transfer in aerospace
applications
Two dimensional steady state conduction in a rectangular plate without heat generation
method of separation of variables. Transient conduction lumped capacitance method.
Qualitative discussion of solution and use of chart / table for solving one-dimensional
transient conduction.
Introduction to convection average heat transfer coefficient -velocity and thermal
boundary layers -laminar and turbulent flows. Qualitative discussion of continuity,
momentum-and energy equations for two-dimensional flow. External flow -laminar and
turbulent convection over flat plate cylinder sphere, flow across banks of tubes. Internal
flow laminar and turbulent flow in tubes -non circular tubes -concentric tube annulus.

Free convection - laminar and turbulent free convection on vertical, horizontal and inclined
surfaces cylinder sphere. Boiling and condensation, Pool boiling -boiling curve modes
of pool boiling pool boiling correlations. Laminar and turbulent film condensation on
vertical and inclined plane surfaces dropwise condensation. Heat exchangers
classification overall heat transfer coefficient log mean temperature difference parallel
flow and counter flow heat exchangers multi pass and cross flow heat exchangers
effectiveness-NTU method. Heat transfer from extended surfaces -fins of uniform cross
sectional area -fin efficiency and effectiveness overall surface efficiency. Radiating Fins.

Thermal Radiation: Fundamental concepts black body radiation Plancks distribution
Wiens displacement law Stefan-Boltzmann law Lamberts law surface emission and
absorption reflection and transmission Kirchhoffs law gray surface. View factor
relations Hottels crossed string method -black body radiation exchange radiation
exchange between diffuse gray surfaces in an enclosure Network method -radiation
shields.

Thermal control hardware and their mathematical modeling Multi-Layer insulation,
louvers, heat pipes, heaters.
Thermal verification tests Thermal cycle tests, thermal balance tests, model verification.
Thermal loads during re-entry and high speed atmospheric flight.
Text Book:
1. Cengel Y.A., Heat Transfer, 4th edition, McGraw Hill, 2011.
Reference Books:
1. Holman J.P., Heat Transfer, 10th edition, McGraw Hill, 2011.
2. Sukhatme S.P. A Textbook on Heat Transfer, 4th edition, Universities Press, 2005.
3. F.P. Incropera and D.P. DeWitt, Fundamentals of Heat and Mass Transfer, 6th edition,
John Wiley & Sons, 2006.
4.http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/aeronautics-and-astronautics/16-050-thermal-energy-fall-
2002/lecture-notes/
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit I The learner will have an understanding of the concepts of heat
transfer and will have an understanding of conduction
Unit II The learner will have an understanding of convective heat transfer
Unit III The learner will have an understanding of radiative heat transfer
Unit IV The learner will have an understanding of the ideas of thermal
control and thermal verification
BASCME506: COMPRESSIBLE FLOW
Course Objective: To explain the mechanics of compressible fluid flow
UNIT:1 (15 PERIODS)

Compressibility, Fundamental assumptions. Steady one-dimensional compressible flow
continuity equation, Euler equation, steady flow energy equation, equation of state, entropy
considerations, use of one-dimensional flow equations. Mach waves. One-dimensional
isentropic flow- governing equations, stagnation conditions, critical conditions, maximum
discharge velocity, isentropic relations in tabular and graphical form.

Normal shocks standing and moving, Oblique shocks, shock reflection, shock intersection,
Mach reflection, flow over a blunt body.
Isentropic compression, Prandtl-Mayer expansion fans.
UNIT:3 (15 PERIODS)

Fanno flow and Rayleigh flow in constant area and varying area ducts. Flow with both heat
transfer and friction. Isothermal flow with friction

Design of c-d nozzles, location of shocks in c-d nozzles, Mass flow relations in nozzles,
Nozzle and Diffuser performance
Generalized one dimensional flow Characteristics of hypersonic flow Newtonian and
modified Newtonian theories, Forces on a body
Textbook:
John D. Anderson , Jr., Modern Compressible Flow with historic perspective , McGraw
Hill Publishers, 4th Edition, 2004
Reference Books:
1. Oosthuizen, P.E., Carscallen W.E., Introduction to Compressible Flow, CRC Press,
2011.
2. Rathakrishnan, E., Gas Dynamics, 4th Edition, Prentice Hall of India, 2012.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit I The learner will have an understanding of one-dimensional
compressible isentropic flow
Unit II The learner will understand the concepts of normal and oblique shocks
Unit III The learner will understand the concepts of various types of one-
dimensional flows
Unit IV The learner will understand how to design a c-d nozzle and will
understand the characteristics of hypersonic flow
BASCME 507: Heat Transfer Lab
Course Objective: To inculcate applications of Heat Transfer in Aerospace Engineering.
1. Performance test on a vapour compression refrigeration unit.

2. Performance test on a vapour compression air-conditioning unit.
3. Determination of convective heat transfer coefficient in forced convection.
4. Determination of convective heat transfer coefficient in free convection.
5. Performance of a pin fin under natural/forced convection conditions.
6. Performance of a double pipe heat exchanger.
7. Experimental determination of the thermal conductivity of steel.
8. Experimental determination of the thermal conductivity of insulating material.
9. Experimental determination of Stefan-Boltzman constant.
10. Experimental determination of emissivity of a metal.
11. Thermal conductivity by guarded hot plate method.
12. Study of heat conduction through a composite slab.
13. Performance test on a cooling tower.
14. Study of a mini steam power plant.
Learning Outcomes:
1. The students will be able to apply and solve problems related to different modes of
heat transfer i.e., conduction, convection and radiation.
2. The learner will have a deep knowledge on various heat transfer effects on
aerospace vehicle design.
BASCME 508: Control Systems Lab
Course Objective: To introduce classical control applications for achieving desired

performance and stability of Aerospace Systems.
1. Transfer function of D.C. Servomotor.
2. Transfer function of A.C. Servomotor.

3. Closed loop position control of D.C. Servomotor.
4. Closed loop position control of A.C. Servomotor.
5. Position control system using Synchro family of control units.
6. Closed loop speed control of D.C. Servomotor using tachogenerator and PID controller.
7. Closed loop speed control of A.C. Servomotor using tachogenerator and PID controller.
8. Pole-zero plot of a transfer function.
9. Time response of first order system for unit step and ramp signals using MATLAB and
Simulink.
10. Time response of second order undamped and underdamped system for unit step
signal using MATLAB and Simulink.
11. Time response of second order critically damped and overdamped system for unit step
signal using MATLAB and Simulink.
12. Stability analysis using Bode plot and polar plot using MATLAB.
13. Stability analysis using Nyquist plot using MATLAB.
14. Stability analysis using root locus technique using MATLAB.
Learning Outcomes:
1. The students will be able to apply and solve problems related to control of
Aerospace Systems.
2. The learner will have a deep knowledge on various desired performance of any
system, design of controllers for achieving the same.
3. The learner can apply his/her knowledge for ensuring stability of aerospace
systems.
BASCME601: Aerodynamic Design of Aircraft
Course Objective: To explain the concepts of Aerodynamic design of an aircraft
UNIT:1 (15 PERIODS)
Introduction: Various stages in airplane design. Steps in Preliminary design. Preliminary

Weight Estimation Thrust to Weight ratio and wing loading Initial Sizing Engine sizing,
Geometry sizing and Control Surface sizing. Data collection and preliminary three-view
drawing. Revised weight estimation.
Optimization of wing loading and thrust loading for various phases of flight. Thrust
Matching and selection of engine. Selection of wing parameters. Selection of fuselage
parameters and internal layout.
UNIT:3 (15 PERIODS)
Special considerations for configuration layout. Location of engines and landing gear.
Preliminary sizing of empennage. Revised three-view drawing.
Estimation of weights of various components. Calculation of c.g. and its shift. Control
surface design.
Miscellaneous topics. Final three-view drawing. Revised estimation of drag polar and
performance calculations. Presentation of results. Cost of airplane. Sizing and trade-off
studies. Example of the preliminary design of a jet airplane.
Textbook:
Raymer, D.P. "Aircraft design a conceptual approach" AIAA educational series fourth
edition 2006.
Reference Books:
1. Fielding J.P., Introduction to Aircraft Design, Cambridge Universities Press, 1999.

2. Stinton, D. Design of the Aeroplane, 2nd edition, Wiley-Blackwell, 2001.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit I The learner will have an understanding of the preliminary design

methods
Unit II The learner will have an understanding of wing design and fuselage
design
Unit III The learner will have an understanding of control surface design
Unit IV The learner will be able to solve problems in design and the issues
involved
BASCME602: Computational Fluid Dynamics
Course Objective: To explain the concepts of CFD and teach the various applications
UNIT:1 (15 PERIODS)
Classification of P.D.E.'s, Methods of discretization Introduction to Finite Difference

Methods Solution of heat and Laplace equations, Gauss-Seidel and Gauss-Jordan Methods,
SOR.
Lax Equivalence theorem Stability analysis and convergence criteria.
Conservation laws of fluid motion and boundary conditions.

Finite Volume method for diffusion problems Solution of 1d, 2d and 3d diffusion
problems
UNIT:3 (15 PERIODS)
The Finite Difference and Finite Volume Methods for Euler and Navier-Stokes equations
FTCS, FTBCS, BTCS, MacCormack, Dufort-Frankel schemes
Introduction to grid generation Structured and Unstructured grids

Acceleration techniques Multi grid, Residual smoothing, Local time stepping, Introduction
to turbulence modelling.
Textbook:
Chung T.J., Computational Fluid Dynamics , 2nd edition, Cambridge University Press,
2010
Reference Books:
1. Pletcher, R.H., Tannehill, J.C., Anderson, D.A., Computational Fluid Mechanics and
heat transfer, 3rd edition, Series in Computational and physical processes in Mechanics
and Thermal Sciences, 2012.
2. Hirsch, C., Numerical Computation of Internal and External Flows, 2nd edition,
Butterworth-Heinemann, 2007.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit I The learner will have an understanding of the Finite Difference Method
Unit II The learner will be able to solve different conservation equations
Unit III The learner will be able to solve various fluid flow problems using
different schemes
Unit IV The learner will be have an understanding of the concepts of grid
generation and various acceleration techniques
BASCEC 603: Avionics Systems
Course Objective:

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.
Introduction to Avionics Systems, Radio Wave Principles, VHF Omni range Navigation
System, Microwave Landing System, VLF /Omega Navigation system, LORAN Navigation
system, Area Navigation System. Automatic Direction Finder and Instrument Landing
System.
Digital Avionics Architecture: Avionics system architecture data buses MIL-STD-153B

ARINC 420 ARINC 629.
Electronic display, EFIS (Electronic flight instrument system), Electronic Instruments for
Engine & Airframe system control, EICAS (Engine indicating and crew alerting system),
ECAM (Electronic centralized aircraft monitoring, Auto throttle system.

TCAS, ATC transponders, Weather Radar System, Radio Altimeter, Arinc Communication &
reporting. GPWS, Audio Integration System, Principles of Satellite communication, GPS,
GLONASS.

INS/IRS (Inertial navigation/reference system), Stall warning system, Head up Display
System, Flight Data Recorder System, Flight management system.
Text book:
1. Albert Helfrick.D., "Principles of Avionics", Avionics Communications Inc., 2004
2. Colinson.R.P.G. "Introduction to Avionics", 3rd Edition, Springer, 2011.
Reference Books:
1. Midleton, D.H., Ed., "Avionics systems, Longman Scientific and Technical", Longman
Group UK Ltd., England, 1989.
2. Spitzer, C.R. "Digital Avionics Systems", 3rd Edition, CRC Press, 2006.
3. Spitzer. C.R. "The Avionics Hand Book", 3rd Edition, CRC Press, 2014.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit I The learner will be able to understand Avionics systems and
subsystems.
Unit II The learner will be able to analyze avionics architectures.
Unit III The learner will be able to understand and design navigation
systems.
Unit IV The learner will have an understanding on air data and autopilot
systems.
BASCEC 604: Avionics Lab
Course Objective: To expose the students with applications of electronics in aerospace

systems and to develop their skills in avionics.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. MIL-Std 1553 Data Buses Configuration with Message transfer.
2. MIL-Std 1553 Remote Terminal Configuration.
3. Design and Implementation of a Baseband Transceiver
4. Design and Implementation of Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) system
5. Design and Implementation of a BPSK and FSK Modem
6. MATLAB simulation of Inertial Navigation system
7. Implementation of Aircraft position radar using MATLAB Simulink
8. Study and Simulation of GPS communication system
9. Implementation of Pulse width Modulation
10. Design and Implementation of Amplitude Shift Keying and Frequency Shift Keying
circuit using BJT
11. Addition/Subtraction of binary numbers using microprocessor 8085 and
microcontroller 8081.
12. Implementation of Multiplexer / Demultiplexer Circuits using 74XX153.
13. Implementation of Encoder/Decoder Circuits (XS3 to Gray, Gray to XS3, EBCDIC to
Binary).
14. Design and Implementation of Shift Register
15. Design and Implementation of Ring Counter
Learning Outcomes:
1. The students will be able to apply and solve problems related to electronics and
control of Aerospace Systems.
2. The learner will have a deep knowledge on various types of aerospace
communication systems and their simulation.
BASCME 605: Aerospace Lab I
(Covers Measurements and Structures Experiments)
Course Objective: To expose the students with aerospace measurement sciences and
aerospace structures.
List of Experiments
1. Measurement of Stress and Strain using Strain Gage mounted on a Cantilever Beam.
2. Measurement of Free Vibration of a Cantilever Beam
3. Measurement of Forced Vibration of a Cantilever Beam
4. Unsymmetrical Bending of Cantilever Beam
5. Unsymmetrical Bending of Cantilever Beam
6. Combined Bending and Torsion of a Hollow Circular Tube
7. Determination of Elastic constants
8. Shear centre of a channel section
9. Calibration of Pressure Altitude Sensor.
10. Calibration of Low friction potentiometer Angle of attack Sensor.
11. Measurement of Linear displacement using LVDT.
12. Calibration of Accelerometers and gyroscopes
13. Measurement of angular velocity using tachogenerator.
14. Calibration of angular position sensors Potentiometers.
15. Determination of sensor response time for thermocouple and thermistor.
Learning Outcomes:
1. The students will be able to apply and solve problems related to instrumentation of
Aerospace Systems.
2. The learner will have a deep knowledge on various measurements and sensor
standards such as noise, drift etc.,
3. The student will be able to solve problems related to structural vibrations.
4. The learner can apply his/her knowledge for structural design of aerospace
systems.
BASDME 601: State Space Methods
Course Objective:

To understand the application of linear algebra concepts in engineering systems.
To impart knowledge about linearizing a nonlinear system and write as a linear
system of equations.
To introduce the use of different canonical forms.
To gain knowledge on lyapunov equation and its use.
Review of Linear algebra: Fields and vector spaces, Subspaces, Linear dependence,
dimension, span, basis, Linear operators, kernel, range, Matrix representation of operators,
change of bases.
Matrix theory: Range and rank of a matrix, Orthogonal complement, kernel and nullity of a
matrix, Systems of linear algebraic equations, Eigen values.
Linearization of nonlinear systems Representation of Engineering systems in state space.
Diagonalization, Canonical Forms - Jordan canonical form, Controllable canonical form,

observable canonical form, Symmetric matrices and quadratic functions, Sylvester's
criterion.
Matrix exponential and its properties, Modal analysis and stability, Lyapunov equation,
Controllability, Observability, Kalman decomposition theorem, Transfer matrices, poles,
Realizations, State feedback, stabilizability, Observers, detectability.
Text Books:
1. B. Friedland, Control system design: A state space approach, Dover Publications,

2005.
2. Gilbert Strang, Linear Algebra and Its Applications, Cengage Learning; 4th edition,
2005.
Reference Books:
1. J. Dwight Aplevich, The Essentials of Linear State-Space Systems Paperback, 1st
Edition, Wiley, 1999.
2. L. Zadeh, C. A. Desoer, Linear systems theory: The state-space approach, Dover
Publications, 1963, Reprint 2008.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit I The learner will be able to review understand basics of Linear
algebra.
Unit II The learner will be able to use matrix theory in system
representation.
Unit III The learner will be able to linearize a nonlinear equation and write a
system of linear equations in state space.
Unit IV The learner will have an understanding on lyapunov equation and
the concepts of observability and controllability.
BASDEC 602: Aerospace Communication Systems
Course Objective:

To introduce the basics of communication systems in aerospace applications.
To impart knowledge about the modulation, transmission and circuits used in
communication systems.
To gain knowledge on satellite communication.
Communication systems: signals, analogue, digital and coded forms, time and frequency
representation, signal spectra, types of distortion. Nature and measure, influence of
bandwidth and signal/noise ratio on channel capacity, elements of Shannon's theorem and
its implications. Problems of communicating in presence of noise.
Modulation : Amplitude, angle and phase modulations, single and vestigial sideband forms,
demodulation, Superheterodyne principle, automatic gain and frequency control, typical
circuit arrangements.
Pulse modulation : sampling principles, sampling criterion, quantisation and quantisation

noise, selection of number and distribution of quantisation levels, bandwidth requirements,
examples of coding and decoding circuits.
Transmission : Transmission lines and their circuit representation, characteristic
impedance, complex propagation constant, standing wave radio, matching and impedance
charts.
Channel Performance : Amplitude and phase distortion, phase and group delay distortion
caused by multiple effects. Noise, origin, measurements, noise figure and noise
temperature effect on channel performance. Frequency and time division multiplexing.
Radiation : Principles: application of basic formulae for unipole and dipole, aerials,
effective height, directional, properties, gain, impedance, linear arrays, travelling wave
aerials, rhombic as, parasitic elements.
Propagation : Principles: influence of ionosphere and troposphere reflection from earth's
surface, field strength calculations, fading diversity reception.
Television Waveforms: Scanning, interlacing, horizontal and vertical resolution,
bandwidth requirements. Colour television, principles, chrominance and luminance signals,
basic definitions of photometry and colorometry, trichromatic systems.
Circuits : Circuits for communication transmitters and receivers, block diagrams and
examples of typical circuits, television receivers, Camera and display tubes.
Systems : Description of typical point-to-point and broadcast radio systems, choice of
typical parameters (eg. operating frequency, type of modulation, transmitter power level,
bandwidth).
Special Systems (Principles) : VHF, UHF, Fibre optics and Laser Technology, Satellite
communication and related equipment, electronic counter measures, low-level TV and
Head-down displays, CRT displays, Direction finding. Air borne telemetry systems. Laser
and infrared systems, Air data and flight recording systems. Satellite communication,
spread spectrum technology: satellite transponders, earth terminals.
Text book:
1. F E Terman, Radio Engineering, McGraw Hill, Fourth Edition, 2002
2. E C Jordon, Electromagnetic Waves and Radiating System,2nd Revised Edition, Prentice
Hall, 2004.
Reference Books:
1. Schwattz Bennet MWR and Stein S, Communication Systems and Techniques, McGraw
Hill, NY, 2002 (Reprint).
2. Carlson A. N., Communication Systems - An Introduction to Signals and Noise in Electrical
Communication, McGraw Hill, New York, 1968.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit I The learner will be able to understand basics of communication
systems.
Unit II The learner will be able to understand modulation transmission and
channel performance.
Unit III The learner will be able to understand radio signals and propagation.
Unit IV The learner will have an understanding on transmitter and receiver
circuits, special and satellite communication systems.
BASDME 603: Aircraft General Engineering and Maintenance Practices
OBJECTIVES
To teach the students about the basic concepts of aircraft general engineering
and
maintenance practices.
Unit 1. AIRCRAFT GROUND HANDLING AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (15

PERIODS)
Mooring, jacking, leveling and towing operations Preparation Equipment precautions
Engine starting procedures Piston engine, turboprops and turbojets Engine fire
extinguishing Ground power unit.
Unit 2. GROUND SERVICING OF VARIOUS SUB SYSTEMS (15 PERIODS)

Air conditioning and pressurization Oxygen and oil systems Ground units and their
maintenance.
Unit 3. MAINTENANCE OF SAFETY (15 PERIODS)

Shop safety Environmental cleanliness Precautions
INSPECTION
Process Purpose Types Inspection intervals Techniques Checklist Special
inspection Publications, bulletins, various manuals FAR Air worthiness directives Type
certificate Data sheets ATA Specifications
Unit 4. AIRCRAFT HARDWARE, MATERIALS, SYSTEM PROCESSES (15 PERIODS)

Hand tools Precision instruments Special tools and equipments in an airplane
maintenance shop Identifiation terminology Specification and correct use of various
aircraft hardware (i.e. nuts, bolts,rivets, screws etc) American and British systems of
specifications Threads, gears, bearings, etc Drills, tapes and reamers Identification of
all types of fluid line fittings. Materials, metallic and nonmetallic Plumbing connectors
Cables Swaging procedures, tests, Advantages of swaging over Splicing.
TEXT BOOK
1. Kroes Watkins Delp, "Aircraft Maintenance and Repair", 7th Edition, McGraw Hill, 2013.
REFERENCE BOOKS
1. A&P Mechanics, "Aircraft Hand Book", F A A Himalayan Book House, New Delhi, 1996.
2. A&P Mechanics," General Hand Book", F A A Himalayan Bok House, New Delhi, 1996.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit-I The learner will have knowledge in various ground support system for
aircraft operations
Unit- II The learner will gain the ability to carry out ground servicing of critical
aircraft systems.
Unit- III The Learner gains knowledge in safety and inspection standards of aircraf.
Unit- IV The Learner gains knowledge in specifications standards of aircraft

hardware systems.
BASDME604/BMECME 603R01: CAD/CAM/CIM
BAS/BME DME605: Resource Management
BASDME 606: ADVANCED STRENGTH OF MATERIALS
OBJECTIVE
To introduce basic concepts of design and strength calculations of various Engineering
structures.
Unit 1. PRINCIPAL STRESSES AND STRAINS (15 PERIODS)

Stresses on an inclined plane, Principal stresses, Shear stresses, ellipse of stresses, Mohrs
stress circle and its applications.
Combined Bending and Direct stresses: Bending moment and axial thrust, Load
eccentric to both axes, Core or kernel of a rectangular section, Core of a circular section.
Unit 2. ENERGY ANALYSIS (15 PERIODS)

Castiglanos first theorem, Strain energy due to axial loading, Strain energy due to bending
and due to torque, Deflection of beams, Castiglanos Second theorem, Redundant Frames,
Unit load method to find deflection of perfect truss, Maxwells reciprocal theorem, Area-
moment method and its applications, Conjugates beams, Continuous beams.
Unit 3. THEORIES OF FAILURE (15 PERIODS)

Maximum principal stress theory, maximum shear stress theory, Maximum principal strain
theory (St Venants theory), Strain energy theory, Shear strain energy theory (Von Mises
theory).
Bending of curved bars: Bending of rectangular section, T-section, I- sections, channel

sections, trapezoidal section, circular section and hollow circular sections.
Unit 4. COLUMNS AND STRUTS (15 PERIODS)

Eulers theory for long columns, Equivalent length, Limitations of Euler theory of buckling,
Rankine Gorden formula, Eccentric loading of long columns, Column beam.
Theory of Welds and Rivets:
Fillet welds, Butt and lap joints, geometry of welds, failure of welded joints, maximum
shear stress in welds
TEXT BOOKS
1. U.C. JINDAL., A Textbook on Strength of Materials Asian Books Private Limited
Publication, 2010.
REFERENCES
1. S.S. Bhavikatti Strength Of Materials 3rd Edition Vikas publishing house Pvt, Ltd, New
Delhi ,2008.
2. Timoshenko, S.,Strength of Materials, Vol. I and II, Princeton D. Von Nostrand Co, 1990.
3. J.P. den Hartog, Advanced Strength Of Materials , Dover Publications, Inc, New York.,
1987.
4. R.K. Rajput, Strength of Materials S. Chand publications, 2006.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The Learner will understand the stresses on inclined plane, principle

stresses and strains also will learn the effect of combined bending and
Unit-I
direct stresses on engineering structures.
The Learner will able to understand the Energy analysis of Engineering

structures also learner will have exposure to the theory of conjugate
Unit- II
beams and continuous beams.
The learner will undergo various Theories of Failure of Engineering

Materials also learner will understand the Bending of curved bars.
Unit- III
The learner will understand Instabilities in columns and struts,

eccentric bending of columns and also The theory of Welds and rivets.
Unit- IV
BASCME 701: Finite Element Analysis
BASCME 702: Structural Design of Aircraft
Course Objective: To explain the concepts of Structural design of an aircraft
UNIT:1 (15 PERIODS)
Overview of Theories of Failure, Structural Design Criteria, Loading conditions,

Fundamental Design parameters, Different loads acting on the aircraft structure and their
classification: Air loads, inertial loads, Power plant loads, Landing gear loads. Basic
concepts of shear, Bending, Torsion, compression in design.
Fundamentals of structural analysis:

Wings and fuselages Design of Ribs, Spars, Stringers, Rings and Frames. Flight control
surfaces Primary group, secondary group, auxiliary group.
UNIT:3 (15 PERIODS)
Fatigue studies and gust loads. Limit load factor V-n diagram. Introduction to
aeroelasticity
Evaluation of vehicle design, Crash loads, Crash Worthiness criteria, Rotor loads steady
and unsteady, Blade pitch and Blade twist.
Material selection, Material properties, Finite element structural analysis of the entire
aircraft.
Textbook:
Raymer, D.P. "Aircraft design a conceptual approach" AIAA educational series fourth
edition 2006.
Reference Books:
1. Fielding J.P., Introduction to Aircraft Design, Cambridge Universities Press, 1999.

2. Stinton, D. Design of the Aeroplane, 2nd edition, Wiley-Blackwell, 2001.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit I The learner will have an understanding of different structural loads on
an aircraft
Unit II The learner will have an understanding of fundamentals of wing,
fuselage and control surface structural analysis
Unit III The learner will have an understanding of fatigue, aeroelasticity and
crash worthiness.
Unit IV The learner will have an understanding of material selection and finite
element structural analysis of an aircraft
BASCME 703: Aerospace Lab. - II
(Covers Aerodynamics and Propulsion Experiments)
Course Objective:
1. To expose the students with aerodynamics studies of air borne systems.

2. To inculcate knowledge on aerospace propulsion systems.
List of Experiments
1. Lift and Drag Studies on different airfoils

2. Plot of RPM Vs test section velocity in a subsonic wind tunnel
3. Generation of lift and tip vortices.
4. Flow visualization in water flow channel
5. Pressure distribution over circular cylinder.
6. Pressure distribution over airfoil and estimation of C L and CD.
7. Force measurement using wind tunnel balance.
8. Mach number distribution in nozzle of supersonic wind tunnel.
9. Flow visualization in Cascade compressor blades.
10. Velocity and pressure measurements in coaxial jets.
11. Flame stabilization studies using conical flame holders
12. Velocity profiles of free jets
13. Velocity profiles of wall jets
14. Wall pressure measurement of a subsonic ramjet duct
15. Gas Turbine Engine performance test
Learning Outcomes:
1. The students will be able to apply and solve problems related to aerodynamics of
Aerospace Systems.
2. The learner will have a deep knowledge on aerodynamic design methodologies.
3. The student will be able to solve problems related to propulsion systems.
BASCME 704: CAE Lab.
Course Objective: To expose the students with Computer Aided Engineering of aerospace
systems.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Simulation of flow through a Converging-diverging nozzle.
2. Simulation of flow through an axial flow compressor blade passage.
3. Simulation of supersonic flow over a wing of biconvex cross section
4. Simulation of low through subsonic and supersonic diffusers.
5. Structural analysis of Tapered Wing.
6. Structural analysis of a fuselage structure
7. Analysis of a composite laminate structure
8. Structural analysis of a landing gear
9. Thermo structural analysis of a composite laminate structure
10. CFD analysis of Low Reynolds Number Flow wings.
11. Aerodynamic study and design of flying wings
12. Design and Modelling of Aerofoil structures.
13. Design and Modelling of cut section for wings.
14. Design and Analysis of a Truss.
15. Design and Analysis of Beam distributed load.
Learning Outcomes:
1. The students will be able to apply and solve problems related to solid modelling and
simulation of Aerospace Systems.
2. The learner will have a deep knowledge on various tools used for modelling and
simulation of aerospace systems and their manufacturing processes.
BASDME 701: Vortex Dynamics
Course Objective: To explain the dynamics of vortex dominated flows and their applications
UNIT:1 (15 PERIODS)

Introduction and fundamentals Mass, momentum, angular momentum and energy
conservations, boundary conditions
Different decompositions of vector fields and their application to fluid mechanical
properties

Vorticity Kinematics Biot-Savart formula, Lamb vector, Helicity, Vorticity impulse and
Kinetic Energy, Vorticity evolution and circulation preserving flows.
UNIT:3 (15 PERIODS)

Vorticity Dynamics Vorticity field at small Re, Boundary layers, Vortex sheets Transport
equation. Vorticity based formulation of viscous flow problems. Introduction to flow
separation.
Typical Vortex solutions Vortex rings, Vortex dipoles, Vortex arrays and different flow
solutions based on these.
Introduction to vortex dynamics in turbulent shear flows Coherent structures, vortical
aerodynamic forces and moments
Textbook:
Wu, J., Ma, H., Zhou, M., Vorticity and Vortex Dynamics , Springer, 2006
Reference Books:
1. Saffmann, P.G., Vortex Dynamics, Cambridge Universities Press, 2012.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit I The learner will have an understanding of the basic concepts of
vorticity governed flows
Unit II The learner will have an understanding of the kinematics of vortex
flows
Unit III The learner will have an understanding of the dynamics of vortex flows
Unit IV The learner will have an understanding of the applications of vortex
dynamics
BASDME 702: Hypersonic Flow Theory
Course Objective: To explain the various characteristics of hypersonic flows and explain how
to predict their properties
UNIT:1 (15 PERIODS)
Introduction normal, oblique, curved shocks. Mach number independence principle, real-
fluid effects. Small disturbance theory basic equations, hypersonic similitude, strip
theory, some solutions, unsteady flow theory
Newtonian theory two dimensional and axi-symmetric bodies, simple shapes and
optimum shapes, unsteady flow
UNIT:3 (15 PERIODS)
Constant density solution for flow over the wedge, the cone, circular cylinder and the
sphere.
Theory of thin shock layers
Blunt body flows Stream tube continuity methods, method of integral relations,
relaxation methods. Viscous flows hypersonic viscous effects. Hypersonic boundary
layers Laminar and turbulent. Introduction to free molecular and rarefied gas flows.
Textbook:
Anderson, J.D., Jr., Hypersonic and High Temperature Gas Dynamics, 2nd edition, AIAA
Education series, 2006.
Reference Books:
1. Hayes W.D., Probstein R.F., Hypersonic Flow theory, Academic press, 2006.
2. Rasmussen, M., Hypersonic Flow, Wiley Publishers, 2006.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit I The learner will have an understanding of hypersonic flows and small
disturbance theory
Unit II The learner will understand the concepts of Newtonian theory
Unit III The learner will be able to solve different hypersonic flows over
various bodies
Unit IV The learner will have an understanding of the viscous effects in
hypersonic flows
BASDME 703: Mechanical Vibrations
NUMBER OF PERIODS: 60 CREDITS:04
Course Objective: To explain the concepts of Mechanical Vibrations

Introduction to Mechanical Vibrations, Harmonic and periodic motions, vibration
terminology Vibration model, Equation of motion-Natural Frequency Energy method,
Rayleigh method Principle of virtual work, Damping models. Viscously damped free
vibration Special cases: oscillatory, non-oscillatory and critically damped motions.
Logarithmic decrement, Experimental determination of damping coefficient. Forced
harmonic vibration, Magnification factor. Rotor unbalance, Transmissibility Vibration
Isolation Equivalent viscous damping, Sharpness of resonance.

Generalized and Principal coordinates, derivation of equations of motion - Lagranges
equation - Coordinate coupling, Forced Harmonic vibration, Tuned absorber,
determination of mass ratio. Tuned and damped absorber, unturned viscous damper.
Derivation of equations of motion, influence coefficient method Properties of vibrating
systems: flexibility and stiffness matrices, reciprocity theorem Modal analysis: undamped,
damped - Rayleigh method Stodala method Matrix iteration method Holzer method and
Dunkerleys method.

Simple systems with one or two rotor masses, Multi-DOF systems-transfer matrix method,
Geared system, Branched system, Vibration of strings,Longitudinal and torsional vibration
of rods, Transverse vibration of beams: equations of motion and boundary conditions.
Transverse vibration of beams: natural frequencies and mode shapes - Rayleighs energy
method, Rayleigh-Ritz method, Assumed modes and Galerkins method.

Finite element formulation for beams: Galerkins method Beams elemental mass and
stiffness matrices, Elemental force vector, Global finite element assembly and imposition of
boundary conditions and solution procedure. Finite element formulation for rods.
Vibration testing equipments: signal generation, measuring and conditioning instruments,
Vibration testing equipments: signal analysis instruments, Vibration signatures and
standards.
Text Books
1. Kelly Kudari, Mechanical Vibrations, 1st Edition, Mc Graw Hill Education India,
2013.
Reference Books:
1. Singiresu S. Rao, Mechanical Vibrations, 5th Edition, Prentice Hall, 2010.
2. William T. Thomson, Theory of Vibrations with Applications, 5 th Edition, Pearson
India, 2008.
3. G.K. Grover, Mechanical Vibrations, 8h Edition, Nem Chand and Brothers, 2009.
Unit I The learner will have an understanding of fundamentals of Mechanical

Vibrations and harmonic motions.
Unit II The learner will have an understanding in the concepts of free and
forced vibrations and properties of vibrating structures.
Unit III The learner will be able to solve different problems on multi DOF
systems.
Unit IV The learner will have an understanding of finite element formulation of
vibrating structures.
BASDME 704: Aerospace Systems Control and Estimation
Course Objective:

Understand the classical controllers and different compensation techniques.
Understand Nonlinear systems
Analyze system dynamics in state space and design controllers.
UNIT: 1
(15 PERIODS)
Linear System Design: Introduction to design using compensations-lag compensation-
lead compensation-lag lead compensations- Controllers- P, PI, PID controllers, Design
feedback compensation.
Non-Linear Systems:
Introduction-describing functions-dead zone and saturation non linearity-saturation non
linearity-dead zone linearity-analysis of non-linear systems.
State Space Analysis:

State space formulation state model of liner system-state diagram-state space
representation using physical, phase, canonical variables-solution of state equations state
space representation of discrete time systems
UNIT: 4
(15 PERIODS)
Analysis & Design of control systems in state space:
Eigen values and Eigen vectors similarity transformation- Cayley Hamilton theorem-
transformation of state model-concepts of controllability and observability.
Introduction to State Estimation Theory: State feedback, state estimation, design of
dynamic control laws; Basic applications of control theory to aerospace systems,
navigation, guidance.
Text book:
1. J.Nagarath and M.Gopal, Control System Engineering, Wiley eastern Limited,
New Delhi, Second edition, 2006
Reference Books:
1. Katsuhiko Ogata, Modern Control Engineering, Third Edition,PHI,2000.
2. Richard C .Dorf ,Roberth H, Bishop, Modern Control system, A WL LPE Addition
Wesley ,ninth edition,2003.
3. B.C Kuo, Automatic control systems Analysis and synthesis, McGraw hill, 2002.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit I The learner will be able to understand design of P, PI, PD, PID
controllers and different Compensation techniques.
Unit II The learner will be able to analyze the nonlinear system dynamic
characteristics.
Unit III The learner will be able to represent a system in state space and
analyse the dynamics using vector approach.
Unit IV The learner will have an understanding controllability and
observability.
BASDME 705: Rockets and Missiles
Course Objective:
To introduce basic concepts of design and trajectory estimation of rocket and missiles.
Unit1. ROCKETS PROPULSION SYSTEM (15 PERIODS)

Ignition System in rockets types of Igniters Igniter Design Considerations Design
Consideration of liquid Rocket Combustion Chamber, Injector Propellant Feed Lines,
Valves, Propellant Tanks Outlet and Helium Pressurized and Turbine feed Systems
Propellant Slash and Propellant Hammer Elimination of Geysering Effect in Missiles
Combustion System of Solid Rockets.
Unit2. AERODYNAMICS OF ROCKETS AND MISSILES (15 PERIODS)

Airframe Components of Rockets and Missiles Forces Acting on a Missile While Passing
Through Atmosphere Classification of Missiles methods of Describing Aerodynamic
Forces and Moments Lateral Aerodynamic Moment Lateral Damping Moment and
Longitudinal Moment of a Rocket lift and Drag Forces Drag Estimation Body Upwash
and Downwash in Missiles Rocket Dispersion.
Unit3. ROCKET MOTION IN FREE SPACE AND GRAVITATIONAL FIELD (15 PERIODS)
One Dimensional and Two Dimensional rocket Motions in Free Space and Homogeneous
Gravitational Fields description of Vertical, Inclined and Gravity Turn Trajectories
Determination of range and Altitude Simple Approximations to Burnout Velocity.
Unit4.STAGING AND CONTROL OF ROCKETS AND MISSILES (15 PERIODS)

Rocket Vector Control , Fin Tip Control Methods Thrust determination SITVC
Multistaging of rockets Vehicle Optimization Stage Separation Dynamics Separation
Techniques, Retro Rockets.
MATERIALS FOR ROCKETS AND MISSILES
Selection of Materials Special Requirements of Materials to Perform under Adverse

Conditions. Launch Vehicle Design.
TEXTBOOKS:
1. Sutton, G.P. and Biblarz, O., Rocket Propulsion Elements,8th edition, John Wiley & Sons
Inc,NewYork,(2010).
REFERENCES
1. Mathur, M., and Sharma, R.P., Gas Turbines and Jet and Rocket Propulsion, 2 nd Edition,
StandardPublishers,NewDelhi,2014..
2. H.S.Mukunda, Understanding Aerospace Chemical Propulsion, Interline Publishing
Company Bangalore, 2004.
3. Cornelisse, J.W., Rocket Propulsion and Space Dynamics, J.W., Freeman & Co. Ltd.,
London,1982.
4. Parket, E.R., Materials for Missiles and Spacecraft, McGraw-Hill Book Co. Inc., 1982.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The Learner is expected to understand various ignition systems in

Rockets, design of combustion chambers and combustion of solid
Unit-I
propellant Rockets.
The learner will have understanding of Airframe components of Rocket

and Missiles , classifications of Missiles and aerodynamics of Missiles.
Unit- II
The Learner is expected to understand different Rocket motions in free

space and determination of range and altitude.
Unit- III
The Learner will understand the Staging in Rockets, Multi-Staging ,

separation techniques and also the selection of materials for Rocket and
Unit- IV
Missile applications.
BASDME 706: COMPOSITE MATERIALS
Course Objective:
To introduce basic concepts of Composite Materials.
UNIT-1 (15 PERIODS)

Introduction to Composite Materials: Classification of composites, particulate
composites, fibrous composites. Use of fiber reinforced composites; Fibers, matrices
,properties of various type of fibers like glass, Kevlar, Carbon and Graphite, methods of
manufacture, surface treatment of fibers, various forms of fibers, matrix materials.
polymers: Thermosetting and thermoplastic polymers, properties of polymers like epoxies,
phenolics, polyester peek etc.
UNIT-2 (15 PERIODS)

Manufacture of composites: hand lay up technique, pressure bag and vacuum bag
molding techniques, puftrusion, resin-transfer moulding, injection moulding, Bulk
moulding compound, sheet moulding compound.
Behavior of unidirectional composites : volume traction, weight traction, density of
composites, Micromechanics approach, longitudinal strength and stiffness, factors affecting
longitudinal strength and stiffness, transverse strength and stiffness, sheer modulus and
strength, Poisson's ratio, effect of fiber dimension and distribution on strength and
stiffness, Halpin-Tsai equations.
UNIT-3 (15 PERIODS)

Analysis and strength of an orthotropic lamina : strain relations and engineering
constants, relation between engineering constants and stiffness coefficients, strength of an
orthotropic lamina, failure theories, Analysis of laminated composites, laminate orientation
code, stress and strain variation in a laminate, properties of symmetric, cross ply angle-ply
and quasi isotropic analysis of laminate after initial failure, Failure Criteria for an
Elementary Composite Layer or Ply.
UNIT-4 (15 PERIODS)

Environmental,Special Loading, and Manufacturing Effects:
Thermal and moisture expansion coefficients, transport properties, mass diffusion, cyclic
loading, impact loading, manufacturing Effects.
Short fiber composites: approximate analysis of stress transfer, average fiber stress,
modulus and strength of short fiber composites.
Experimental characterization of composites: uniaxial portion and compression test,
inplane shear test, flexural test, determination of intra-laminar shear strength and fracture
toughness.
Non destructive evaluation techniques: ultrasonic techniques, Acoustic emission
techniques, X - ray radiography.
Text Book:
1. Madhujit Mukhopadhyay, Mechanics of Composite Materials and Structures,
Universities Press, 2005
2. B.D. Agarwal and L.J. Broutman, Analysis and Performance of Fibre Composites, John
Wiley & Sons. 2006.
Reference Books:
1. RM Jones. Mechanics of Composite Materials, Material Science and Engineering
Series.2nd Edition, Taylor & Francis, 1999.
2. A P J Abdul Kalam and Latit Gupta, Advanced Composite Materials, Himalyans Books,
New Delhi 1998.
3. D Hull, TW Clyne. An Introduction to Composite Materials, 2nd ed., Cambridge
University, Press, New York, 1996.
4. R.F. Gibson, Principles of Composite Material Mechanics, Mc Graw Hill International, 3 rd
Edition., 1995.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit-I The Learner will understand the Composite materials, fibers, polymers
and their properties
Unit- II The learner will have understanding of manufacturing and fabrication

techniques of composite materials and also will understand the
variation of strength and stiffness along the length of fiber.
Unit- III The Learner will understand stress analysis of various composite
material patterns,viz, cross ply, angle ply and quasi isotropic laminate.
also learner will have an understanding of failure criterion.
Unit- IV The Learner will understand the various Environmental, Special

Loading, and Manufacturing Effects on composite materials and learner
will also understand the theory of short fiber composites and various
experimental techniques to find the strength of composite materials.
BASDME 707: Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics

Course Objective:
To understand the Concept of Fatigue testing and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering

Materials.
UNIT-I FATIGUE OF STRUCTURES (15 PERIODS)
S.N. curves - Endurance limits - Effect of mean stress, Goodman, Gerber and Soderberg
relations and diagrams - Notches and stress concentrations - Neubers stress concentration
factors - Plastic stress concentration factors - Notched S.N. curves.
UNIT-II STATISTICAL ASPECTS OF FATIGUE BEHAVIOUR (15 PERIODS)
Low cycle and high cycle fatigue - Coffin - Mansons relation - Transition life cyclic strain
hardening and softening - Analysis of load histories - Cycle counting techniques -
Cumulative damage - Miners theory - Other theories.
UNIT-III PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF FATIGUE (15 PERIODS)
Phase in fatigue life - Crack initiation - Crack growth - Final Fracture - Dislocations -fatigue
fracture surfaces.
UNIT-IV FRACTURE MECHANICS (15 PERIODS)
Strength of cracked bodies - Potential energy and surface energy - Griffiths theory -Irwin -
Orwin extension of Griffiths theory to ductile materials - stress analysis of cracked bodies -
Effect of thickness on fracture toughness - stress intensity factors for typical geometries.
FATIGUE DESIGN ANDTESTINIG

Safe life and Fail-safe design philosophies - Importance of Fracture Mechanics in aerospace
structures - Application to composite materials and structures.
TEXT BOOKS
1. Prasanth Kumar Elements of fracture mechanics , A H Wheeler & Co. Ltd , 1999.
2. Barrois W, Ripely, E.L., Fatigue of aircraft structure, Pergamon press. Oxford, 1983.
REFERENCES
1. George E. Dieter, Mechanical Metallurgy , Tata Mc Graw Hill publications, 2013.
2. Richard Hertzberg, Deformation and Fracture Mechanics of Engineering Materials, John
Wiley & Sons; 5th Edition edition (27 April 2012)
3. T.L. Anderson, Fracture mechanics: Fundamentals and applications, III edition, 2004.
4. Sin, C.G., Mechanics of fracture Vol. I, Sijthoff and w Noordhoff International
Publishing Co., Netherlands, 1989.
5. Knott, J.F., Fundamentals of Fracture Mechanics, Buterworth & Co., Ltd., London, 1983.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit-I The learner will be introduce to fatigue of structures, S.N. Curves and
notched and stress concentration of structures.
Unit- II The learner will understand the statistical aspects of Fatigue behavior.
Unit- III The Learner will understand various phases in fatigue life, crack growth
and dislocations mechanism.
Unit- IV The Learner will be introduce to Fracture mechanics, stress analysis of

cracked bodies and also will have understanding about the concepts of
Fail safe and safe life design philosophies.
BASDME 708: Air Transport Management
Course Objective:
To Study the Air Transportation, Fleet planning and execution and general aircraft
maintenance practices.
UNIT-I INTRODUCTION (15 PERIODS)
Development of air transportation, comparison with other modes of transport Role of

IATA, ICAO The general aviation industry airline Factors affecting general aviation, use
of aircraft, airport: airline management and organisation levels of management, functions
of management, Principles of organizational planning, the organization chart, staff
departments & line departments
UNIT-II AIRLINE ECONOMICS (15 PERIODS)
Forecasting Fleet size, Fleet planning, the aircraft selection process, operating cost,
passenger capacity, load factor etc. Passenger fare and tariffs Influence of geographical,
economic & political factors on routes and route selection.
FLEET PLANNING: The aircraft selection process Fleet commonality, factors affecting
choice of fleet, route selection and Capitol acquisition Valuation & Depreciation
Budgeting, Cost planning Aircrew evaluation Route analysis Aircraft evaluation.
UNIT-III PRINCIPLES OF AIRLINES SCHEDULING (15 PERIODS)

Equipment maintenance, Flight operations and crew scheduling, Ground operations and
facility limitations, equipments and types of schedule hub & spoke scheduling,
advantages/ disadvantages & preparing flight plans Aircraft scheduling in line with
aircraft maintenance practices.
AIRCRAFT RELIABILITY
Aircraft reliability The maintenance schedule & its determinations Condition
monitoring maintenance Extended range operations (EROPS) & ETOPS Ageing aircraft
maintenance production.
UNIT-IV TECHNOLOGY IN AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE (15 PERIODS)

Airlines scheduling (with reference to engineering) Product support and spares
Maintenance sharing Equipments and tools for aircraft maintenance Aircraft weight
control Budgetary control. On board maintenance systems Engine monitoring Turbine
engine oil maintenance
Turbine engine vibration monitoring in aircraft Life usage monitoring Current
capabilities of NDT Helicopter maintenance Future of aircraft maintenance.
TEXT BOOKS
1. FREDERICK J.H., Airport Management, Richard D. Irwin Inc, Chicago, Illinois, 2000.
REFERENCES
2. C.H. FRIEND, Aircraft Maintenance Management, Longman Aviation Technology, 2000.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit-I The learner will have an understanding of various modes of

Transportations, Role of IATA, ICAO and also will understand the
Airport management.
Unit- II The Learner will understand Airline economics, various methods of

Fleet planning, route selection and cost planning.
Unit- III The Learner will understand Airline scheduling, flight planning and
Aircraft Reliability.
Unit- IV The Learner will have an understanding of various aircraft maintenance

practices and also the current capabilities of NDT in aircraft design.
BASDME 709: HELICOPTER THEORY
Course Objective:
1. To introduce the students to the theory of Helicopters.

2. To inculcate the importance of vertical take of and landing system.
3. To empower the students wit the dynamics of hovering flight and stability.
UNIT 1: (15 PERIODS)

INTRODUCTION: Evolution of helicopter-Helicopter configurations-rotor arrangements-
compound Helicopter - jet rotor-no tail rotor concepts
DYNAMICS OF HOVERING FLIGHT: Actuator disc theory-Blade Element Theory-ideal twist

Induced & profile power-Figure of merit-Thrust and power coefficients-calculation of drag,
torque, power-Ground effect in hover- Estimation of hover ceiling.

DYNAMICS OF FORWARD FLIGHT: Forward flight performance-Parasite drag and Power-
Stall limitations-flapping-cyclic pitch-Autorotation in hover and in forward flight-Dead
mans curve.

CLIMB AND DESCENT PERFORMANCE: Vertical flight-flow patterns surrounding the rotor-
Power required in climb and descent, Descent speed calculations-Take-off techniques.

HELICOPTER STABILITY AND CONTROL: Trim-Static stability-dynamic stability-Pilots
control-Rotor control-Flight control systems and stability argumentation-Flying qualities.
TEXT BOOK:
1. Gessow A & Myers G.C Aerodynamics of Helicopter Mac Millan & Co, 1987
REFERENCES:
1. Gupta. L Helicopter Engineering, Himalayan Books, 2004.
2. Saunders Dynamics of Helicopter flight, John Wiley, 2008
3. Newman. S Foundation of Helicopter Flight Halsted Press, 2011
4. Seddon. J Basic Helicopter Aerodynamics AIAA education series, 2001.

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit-I The learner will have an understanding of various types of helicopters.
Unit- II The student will be able to apply his/her knowledge of forward flight
dynamics.
Unit- III The Learner will understand climb and descend performance.
Unit- IV The Learner will have an understanding of Helicopter stability and

control.

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SASTRA UNIVERSITY

(A University established under section 3 of UGC Act, 1956)

SCHOOL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

B.Tech. Aerospace Engineering

(Scheme under Choice-Based Credit System)

Programme Objective : To Evolve Skilful Aerospace Engineering Graduates

Periods / Week Credits

BASCEN101 Strategies in Communication 3 - - 3

BASCPY 104 Engineering Physics 3 1 - 4

BASCCE 105 Engineering Mechanics 4 - - 4

BASCCS 108 Programming in C Lab. - - 3 2

BASCPY 109 Engineering Physics Lab. - - 3 2

L Lecture T-Tutorial P-Practical

Periods / Week Credits

BASCEN201 Technical Communication 3 - - 3

BASCMA 202 Engineering Mathematics - II 3 1 - 4

BASCCS 203 Programming in C++ 3 1 - 4

BASCCE 205 Engineering Drawing 2 - 4 4

BASCEE 206 Electrical Sciences 3 - - 3

BASCCE 207 Environmental Studies 2 - 1 3

BASCCM 209 Engineering Chemistry Lab. - - 3 2

BASCCE 210 Computer Aided Drawing Lab. - - 3 2

L Lecture T-Tutorial P-Practical

Periods / Week Credits

BASCMA 301 Engineering Mathematics - III 3 1 - 4

BASCME 302 Engineering Thermodynamics 3 1 - 4

BASCCE 303 Fluid Mechanics 3 1 - 4

BASCCE 304 Mechanics of Solids 3 1 - 4

BASCEE 306 Electrical and Electronics Technology 3 1 - 4

BASCCE 307 Fluid Mechanics Lab. - - 3 2

BASCEE 308 Electrical & Electronics Lab. - - 3 2

L Lecture T-Tutorial P-Practical

Periods / Week Credits

BASCMA 401 Engineering Mathematics - IV 3 1 - 4

BASCME 402 Aerospace Measurement Systems 4 - - 4

BASCME 403 Mechatronics 4 - - 4

Material Science & Aerospace

BASCME 405 Aerospace Propulsion 3 1 - 4

BASCME 406 Aerodynamics 3 1 - 4

BASCCE 407 Solid Mechanics Lab. - - 3 2

Computer Aided Machine

L Lecture T-Tutorial P-Practical

Periods / Week Credits

BASCME 502 Flight mechanics 4 - - 4

BASCME 503 Control Systems 4 - - 4

BASCME 504 Aerospace Structures 3 1 - 4

BASCME 505 Heat transfer in Aerospace applications 3 1 - 4

BASCME 506 Compressible Flow 3 1 - 4

BASCME 507 Heat Transfer Lab. - - 3 2

BASCME 508 Control Systems Lab. - - 3 2

BASCTP 509 HR Skills - I 2 - - 2

L Lecture T-Tutorial P-Practical

Periods / Week Credits

BASCME 601 Aerodynamic Design of Aircraft 3 1 - 4

L Lecture T-Tutorial P-Practical

Periods / Week Credits

BASCME 702 Structural Design of Aircraft 3 1 - 4

BASCME 703 Aerospace Lab. - II - - 3 2

BASCME 704 CAE Lab. - - 3 2

L Lecture T-Tutorial P-Practical

BASOXXXXX Open Elective 3 - - 3

BASOXXXXX Open Elective 3 - - 3

BASOXXXXX Open Elective 3 - - 3