Module #1 Introduction to Structural Analysis Overview of structural analysis, importance in aerospace engineering, and course objectives
Module #2 Fundamentals of Structural Mechanics Review of statics, dynamics, and materials science for structural analysis
Module #3 Types of Loads in Aerospace Engineering Aerodynamic, inertial, thermal, and other types of loads affecting aerospace structures
Module #4 Structural Idealization and Modeling Simplifying complex structures into idealized models for analysis
Module #5 Beam Theory Analysis of beams under various loads, including bending, torsion, and axial loading
Module #6 Columns and Buckling Stability and buckling of columns under compressive loads
Module #7 Thin-Walled Structures Analysis of thin-walled beams, columns, and plates in aerospace structures
Module #8 Shell Structures Analysis of shells, including cylindrical, spherical, and conical shapes
Module #9 Stress Analysis Determination of stresses in aerospace structures using various methods
Module #10 Strain Analysis Determination of strains in aerospace structures using various methods
Module #11 Fatigue Analysis Analysis of structures under cyclic loading and fatigue failure
Module #12 Fracture Mechanics Analysis of crack growth and fracture in aerospace structures
Module #13 Structural Dynamics Analysis of structures under dynamic loading, including vibration and shock
Module #14 Modal Analysis Analysis of natural frequencies and mode shapes in aerospace structures
Module #15 Finite Element Method (FEM) Basics Introduction to the finite element method for structural analysis
Module #16 FEM Applications in Aerospace Engineering Use of FEM for analysis of aerospace structures, including wings, fuselages, and control surfaces
Module #17 Computational Structural Analysis Tools Overview of commercial and open-source software for structural analysis, including NASTRAN, ABAQUS, and OpenFOAM
Module #18 Case Studies in Aerospace Structural Analysis Real-world examples of structural analysis in aerospace engineering, including failure analysis and accident investigation
Module #19 Aerospace Materials and Structural Properties Properties of aerospace materials, including metals, composites, and ceramics
Module #20 Structural Optimization Techniques Methods for optimizing aerospace structures for weight, stiffness, and other performance metrics
Module #21 Structural Health Monitoring Techniques for monitoring the health and integrity of aerospace structures in real-time
Module #22 Aerospace Structural Certification and Regulations Overview of regulatory requirements and certification processes for aerospace structures
Module #23 Structural Analysis for Aerospace System Design Integration of structural analysis into the aerospace system design process
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Structural Analysis in Aerospace Engineering career
