Luft- und Raumfahrtstrukturen

What it is about

In this module you will learn the fundamentals and methods for the design and sizing of aerospace structures. You will gain insight into structural concepts, materials, load assumptions, stability and fatigue issues, as well as the application of the finite element method and basics of multidisciplinary optimization. In the end you will be able to perform preliminary design and sizing of components and carry out calculations on stability, time-to-failure and load assumptions.

What you will be able to do

• Compare technologies and structural concepts of aerospace
• name, evaluate and select important materials
• distinguish essential components and design principles
• make estimates of dimensions and loads through reasoning and calculations
• explain and estimate the effects of elastostability and fatigue
• explain, calculate and use external and internal aircraft loads for preliminary sizing
• differentiate and evaluate construction methods for wing and fuselage structures
• understand the theoretical foundations of the finite element method and apply them practically
• design and dimension aerospace structures according to certification requirements

What the module consists of

• LectureConveying theoretical fundamentals and derivation of central relationships
• TutorialDiscussion and worked-through exemplar problems, discussion of case studies
• semester-long projectpractical design of a structure according to certification regulations

Teaching method

• Lecture with slidesFor conveying and illustrating the theoretical foundations
• Self-study/individual workPreparation and follow-up, deepening of technical terms and connections
• Exercises on tablet and discussionApplication of methods, plausibility check and common understanding
• Case studies and illustrative objectsVisualization and practically oriented classification of the teaching content
• voluntary homework with solutionsoptional deepening of selected topics