Course detail
Fundamentals of Aircraft Structures
FSI-DLT Acad. year: 2024/2025 Summer semester
Aircraft and its parts, fuselage, types of structures, force loading, cabin windows. Wing, types of structures, wing loading, means of increasing buoyancy and resistance. Stabilization surfaces, vertical, horizontal, acting forces, fluttering, materials. Landing gear, types, construction, landing gear wheels, shock absorbers, landing gear vibrations. Aircraft control, requirements, control forces, means of relieving, balancing, warning devices.
Language of instruction
Czech
Number of ECTS credits
3
Supervisor
Department
Entry knowledge
Basic knowledge of material science, mathematics and physics.
Rules for evaluation and completion of the course
Course-unit credit is awarded on condition of having attended the lectures 80%. Absence hours can be replaced by independent study and independent processing of prescribed tasks. Graded course-unit credit is based on test results.
If the participation in lessons is less than 80%, the student proves that he / she has elaborated and supplemented the lessons. Missed lessons can be compensated to a limited extent by consultations.
Aims
Learning outcomes of the course unit The aim of the course is to provide students with basic knowledge of airframe design and aircraft onboard systems so that they understand their function in terms of flight characteristics, reliability and safety of flight operations.
Students will gain knowledge and basic experience in the field of aircraft design and aircraft control systems. This knowledge is essential for the successful completion of the initial flight training.
The study programmes with the given course
Programme B-PRP-P: Professional Pilot, Bachelor's, compulsory
Programme C-AKR-P: , Lifelong learning
specialization CLS: , elective
Type of course unit
Lecture
26 hours, compulsory
Syllabus
1. Aircraft Requirements.
2. Aircraft loading. Maneuvers, gusts, ground loads. Multiple.
3. Airworthiness requirements. Definitions and terms. Flight Envelopes. Load cases.
4. Wing structure, external shapes, load.
5. Leading and trailing edge. Flaps, slats, spoilers, brakes. Constructional solutions.
5. One, two, or more beam structures, strength calculation
6. Single and multi-box construction under general load.
7. Loads of joints and hinges
8. Horizontal and vertical tail surfaces. Structural design and loading
9. Fuselage. Purpose, requirements, and fuselage design. Pressurized cabins. Lattice structures.
10. Control. Control systems. Design of control elements.
11. Powerplant, engine location, engine mount.
12. Landing gear. Requirements, classification, and arrangement. Load and design.