| Code |
15081
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| Year |
2
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| Semester |
S1
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| ECTS Credits |
6
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| Workload |
PL(15H)/TP(45H)
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| Scientific area |
Aeronautics and Astronautics
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Entry requirements |
None
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Learning outcomes |
1. To understand the airplane: uses, types, configurations and nomenclature.
2. To gain basic notions about airplane development, from design to the functional prototype flight test, and the related
disciplines.
3. To familiarize with to Computer Aided Engineering (CAE): practicing further Computer Aided Design (CAD);
introducing Computer Aided Analysis (CAA) and Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM), including Computer Numerical
Controlled (CNC) technology.
4. To experience the development of a small size remotely piloted airplane from the basic configuration sketch to the
flight test.
5. To obtain flight testing data as a way to feedback the iterative circle of aircraft design.
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Syllabus |
1. Introduction to the curricular unit: objectives and program; teaching methodologies and grading.
2. Introduction to aircraft development. Aircraft types. Introduction to the airplane: uses, configuration and
nomenclature. Aircraft technology evolution. The CAE role in aircraft development.
3. Introduction to aircraft design disciplines and CAA: aerodynamics; propulsion; performance; stability and control;
structure and materials and weight and balance.
4. Introduction to aircraft design: concepts selection and design philosophy. Parametric studies in aircraft design.
Preliminary airplane design case for an arbitrary performance goal.
5. The connection between CAD, structural analysis and rapid prototyping (CAD CAA-CAM/CNC). Introduction to
computer assisted manufacturing. G code programming
6. Introduction to flight test data collection. The role of experimental data feedback to the iterative circle of aircraft
design.
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Main Bibliography |
Silvestre M. A. R., Introduction to Aircraft Development. Lecture Notes. 2022
Barnard, R. H., & Philpott, D. R. (2010). Aircraft flight: a description of the physical principles of aircraft flight. Pearson
Education.
Anderson, J. D. (1989) Introduction to Flight, McGraw-Hill.
S.F. Hoerner, "Fluid dynamic drag", Self published, Midland Park, New Jersey.
Cutler, J. (1999), Understanding Aircraft Structures, Third Edition, Blackwell Science;
Relvas, C. (2002), Controlo Numérico Computorizado, Publindústria.
Zeid, I. (1991). CAD/CAM theory and practice. McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
Mattson, M. (2009). CNC programming: principles and applications. Cengage Learning.
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Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria |
During the teaching-learning assessment period, the written attendance test is worth 40% of the grade and focuses on theoretical-practical subjects. It consists of two parts of equal weight: the first is carried out without consultation or calculator; the second allows the use of a calculator and consultation on paper. The individual assignment is worth 10% of the teaching-learning grade, it is mandatory and consists of a conceptual sketch of the airplane individually designed to meet the regulation of the Challenge/competition of the discipline. The group work consists of the design, construction and testing of an R/C model aircraft with the objective of maximizing a performance function defined in the regulation of the Challenge/competition of the discipline, worth 50%.
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Language |
Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
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