AE2254-AIRCRAFT STRUCTURES–I |
STATICALLY DETERMINATE STRUCTURES |
Analysis of plane Truss-Method of joints-3 D Truss-Plane frames-Composite beam. |
STATICALLY INDETERMINATE STRUCTURES |
Propped Cantilever- Fixed-Fixed beams-Clapeyron's Three Moment Equation - Moment Distribution Method. |
ENERGY METHODS |
Strain Energy due to axial, bending and Torsional loads – Castigliano's theorems- Maxwell's Reciprocal theorem, Unit load method - application to beams, trusses, frames, rings, etc. |
COLUMNS |
Columns with various end conditions – Euler's Column curve – Rankine's formula - Column with initial curvature - Eccentric loading – South well plot – Beam column. |
FAILURE THEORY |
Maximum Stress theory – Maximum Strain Theory – Maximum Shear Stress Theory – Distortion Theory – Maximum Strain energy theory – Application to aircraft Structural problems. |
REFERENCE |
Text Books |
1. Donaldson, B.K., “Analysis of Aircraft Structures – An Introduction”, McGraw-Hill, 1993.
2. Bruhn.E.F.”Analysis and design of flight vehicle structures” Tri set of offset company, USA,1973. |
Reference Books |
1. Timoshenko, S., “Strength of Materials”, Vol. I and II, Princeton D. Von Nostrand Co, 1990. |