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15AS206 AEROSPACE MATERIALS

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Co-requisite: Nil

Prerequisite: 15AS203J

Data Book /
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Codes/Standards

Course Category P PROFESSIONAL CORE STRUCTURES

Course designed by Department of Aerospace Engineering

Approval Academic Council Meeting, 23rd July 2016

PURPOSE To study Mechanical behavior of different aircraft materials, Selection of Aerospace Materials
and their applications.

STUDENT
INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES OUTCOMES

This course will enable the students to know more about

1. Different materials with their properties a e

2. Different materials with their mechanical behavior a e

3. Various Heat Treatment processes of aircraft metals and alloys a e

4. Applications of Aluminum alloys and Composites a e

5. Selection of Aerospace Materials a e

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Contac Referenc
Session Description of Topic D-I- IOs
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UNIT I: MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR 9

AEROSPACE STRUCTURES AND ENGINES
1. Introduction , Fixed-wing aircraft structures 2 C 1 1,3
2. Helicopter structures 2 C 1 1,3
3. Space shuttle structures 2 C 1 1,3
4. Materials used in jet engines 3 C 1 1,3
UNIT II: MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF 9
ENGINEERING MATERIALS
 Linear and non-linear elastic properties, Mechanism of 3 C 2 1,7
5.
elastic and inelastic action.
Yielding, strain hardening, true stress, true strain, Failure of 3 C,D 2 1,7
6.
materials – fracture, Fatigue, creep.
Bauchinger's Effect, Notch Effect, Testing and flaw 3 C 2 1,7
7.
detection of materials and components.
UNIT III: HEAT TREATMENT OF ALLOYS AND 9
CORROSION
Introduction to heat treatment process, Heat treatment of 2 C 1,3 1,2,4
8.
carbon steel.
9. Heat treatment of - aluminum alloys, magnesium alloys. 3 C 1,3 1,2,4

10. Heat treatment of titanium alloys. 2 C 1,3 1,2,4

Classification and Effect of corrosion Aircraft, Corrosion- 2 C 1,3 1,2,4

11.
Protection, Resistant materials.
UNIT IV: ALUMINUM ALLOYS AND COMPOSITES 9
Introduction - Physical Metallurgy - Cast Aluminum Alloys 3 C 3,4 1,2,3
12.
and Wrought Aluminum Alloys.
Aerospace Applications – Plastics and Rubber. 2 C 4 1,5
13.
Introduction to FRP, Glass and Carbon Composites - Fibers 3 C 4 1,5
14.
and Resins Characteristics and applications.
15. Failure theories for isotropic and anisotropic materials. 1 C 4 1,5

UNIT V: SELECTION OF MATERIALS FOR 9

AIRCRAFT AND ROCKETS
Classification of aircraft materials - Materials used for 2 C 1,5 1,5
16. aircraft components.

Application of Composite materials. 2 C 4,5 1,5

17.

Super alloys. 2 C 1,5 1,5

18.
Emerging trends in Aerospace materials, Introduction to C
19. 2 5 1,5
smart materials, light weight material for MAV/UAV.

45
Total contact hours*
*Excluding Assessment hours

LEARNING RESOURCES

Sl. No. TEXT BOOKS

1. Adrian P. Mouritz, "Introduction to aerospace materials" Woodhead Publishing Limited, 2012.

2. Titterton, G., "Aircraft Materials and Processes ", Fifth Edition, Pitman Publishing Co., 1995.

3. Krishnadas Nair, C.G., "Handbook of Aircraft Materials ", Interline Publishing, 1993.
 4. Balram Gupta, "Aerospace Materials ", Vol. I, Vol. II and Vol. III, S.Chand & Company Ltd., New
Delhi -1996.

REFERENCE BOOKS/OTHER READING MATERIAL

5. Brian Cantor, Hazel Assender and Patrick Grant "Series in Materials Science and Engineering
Aerospace Materials", Institute of Physics Publishing Bristol and Philadelphia (IOP) Publishing Ltd
2001.

6. Martin, J.W., "Engineering Materials, Their Properties, and Applications ", Wykedham Publications
(London) Ltd., 1987.

Course nature Theory

Assessment Method (Weightage 100%)

Assessment Cycle test Cycle test Surprise Total

Cycle Test III Quiz
In- tool I II Test
semester
Weightage 10% 15% 15% 5% 5% 50%

End semester examination Weightage : 50%