Aerospace Structures

The course presents contemporary methods of mechanical and structural analysis used in Aerospace. Topics covered include: introduction to aerospace structures components and loads, equations of linear elasticity, virtual work, and energy formulations, and analytical and numerical methods for analyzing aerospace structures, including idealization and finite Element Analysis. If time allows, the course will cover advanced topics such as aeroelasticity and vibrations. The course will culminate in a final project where students will use analytical, numerical, and experimental methods to analyze and evaluate a representative aerospace structure.