Aerospace Design

AERO10301 Aerospace Design 10 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 1 Ben Parslew Unit coordinator Aerospace Engineering 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' First part HE study/Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 Engineering design is the formal process by which often vague requirements and needs are turned into useful systems or artefacts.  Most people are familiar with the general concept of design as a creative process; however good engineers specifically understand how to create novel solutions within the constraints of physics, economics and the expectations of society.  This unit provides an introduction to design through a series of practical based activities.  The goal is to set students on a path towards becoming a competent engineering designer by the end of their degree programme.  Students should understand how design works as a process and be enthused as to the possibilities for innovation and creation of value enabled by good design. Engineering design is the formal process by which often vague requirements and needs are turned into useful systems or artefacts.  Most people are familiar with the general concept of design as a creative process; however good engineers specifically understand how to create novel solutions within the constraints of physics, economics and the expectations of society.  This unit provides an introduction to design through a series of practical based activities.  The goal is to set students on a path towards becoming a competent engineering designer by the end of their degree programme.  Students should understand how design works as a process and be enthused as to the possibilities for innovation and creation of value enabled by good design. To provide an engaging introduction to the formal practice of Engineering Design for aerospace engineering students Engineering design is the formal process by which vague requirements and needs are often turned into useful systems or artefacts. Most people are familiar with the general concept of design as a creative process; however good engineers specifically understand how to create novel solutions within the constraints of physics, economics and the expectations of society. This unit introduces design through two practical group activities: Water Rocket, and Wing design. The goal is to set students on a path towards becoming a competent engineering designer by the end of their degree programme. Students should understand how design works as a process and be enthused by the possibilities for innovation and value creation enabled by good design.<o:p></o:p>Specific topics covered include<o:p></o:p>•     Understanding of requirements as the starting point of design<o:p></o:p>•     Understanding design as a nonlinear process that requires iteration<o:p></o:p>•     Use of engineering tools to support the design process (Excel for low-order modelling, Solidworks for 3d design and numerical structural analysis, Unity for flight dynamic simulation)<o:p></o:p>•     Use of practical methods for building and testing prototypes<o:p></o:p>•     Professional documentation of design meetings<o:p></o:p>•     Use of video as an engineering communication tool<o:p></o:p>•     Health and safety for workshop build and test, including rocket flight testing<o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> 0 Other 40% 3 Report 30% 7 Oral assessment/presentation 10% 8 Practical skills assessment 20% Written feedback within 10 working days BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineeri BEng(Hons) Aerospace Engineeri First Year Mandatory MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineer MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineer First Year Mandatory MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineer MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineer First Year Mandatory MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineer MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineer First Year Mandatory N Assessment practical exam 2 Lectures 6 Practical classes & workshops 18 Project supervision 50 0 24