Techniques for Structural Analysis and Design Lecture Notes
This note introduces analysis techniques for complex structures and the role of material properties in structural design, failure, and longevity. Topics covered includes: Kinetics, Kinematics, Thermodynamic Principles, Constitutive Equations, Boundary Value Problems of Elasticity, Energy and Variational Principles, Concepts of Calculus of Variations, Virtual Work and Energy Principles, Weighted Residual Methods, Isoparametric Derivation of Bar Element Stiffness Matrix, Fracture Mechanics, Fatigue and Longevity.
Author(s): MIT,Prof. Raul Radovitzky
NA Pages 
Aircraft performance by Malla Reddy College Of Engineering and Technology
This note explains the following topics:Introduction to Aircraft Performance the system of the aircraft, Cruise performance, Climb and Descent performance, Maneuver performance, Take off and landing safety requirements and flight planning.
Author(s): DR.M Mohammed Mohaideen
91 Pages
The design of an airplane, which is being dealt in this course, involves synthesizing knowledge in areas like aerodynamics, structures, propulsion, systems and manufacturing techniques. The aim is to arrive at the configuration of an airplane, which will satisfy aforesaid requirements, This PDF covers the following topics related to Aircraft Design : Aircraft Design RequirementsAirplane Weight Estimation, Landing Gears, Integration of Structure and Power Plant, Introduction of Advanced Concepts.
Author(s): School of Aeronautics, Neemrana
192 Pages
Introduction to Aircraft Design NPTEL
This page has PDF transcripts for the NPTEL course Introduction to Aircraft Design which covers the following topics : What is Aircraft Design, Phases in Aircraft Design, Design Stages, Aircraft Design Process, Importance of Cost in Aircraft Design, The Design Spiral, Basic Laws of Aircraft Design, Requirements Capture, Quality Function Deployment, House of Quality Chart, etc.
Author(s): NPTEL
NA Pages
This PDF covers the following topics related to Aircraft Design : Design – a separate discipline, Overview of the design process, Sizing from a conceptual sketch, Airfoil and Geometry Selection, Thrust-to-Weight Ratio and Wing Loading, Initial Sizing, Configuration Layout and Loft, Special Considerations in Configuration Layout, Crew Station, Passengers, and Payload, Propulsion and Fuel System Integration, Landing Gear and Subsystems, Aerodynamics, Propulsion, Structures and Loads, Weights, Stability, Control, and Handling Qualities, Performance and Flight Mechanics, Cost Analysis, VTOL Aircraft Design, Conceptual Design Example.
Author(s): Assoc. Prof. Dr. Y . Volkan
944 Pages
Airplane Design with Aerodynamic Shape Optimization
This note covers the following topics: Aerodynamic Design, Aerodynamic Shape Optimization, Design Process, Applications of Aerodynamic Shape Optimization.
Author(s): Antony Jameson
155 Pages
This note explains the following topics: Aircraft Design Sequence, Aircraft Configurations, Preliminary Sizing, Fuselage and Cabin Conceptual Design, Wing Design, High Lift Systems and Maximum Lift Coefficients, Prediction of Mass and CG-Location, Empennage Sizing, Landing Gear Conceptual Design and Integration, Drag Prediction, Direct Operating Costs.
Author(s): Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dieter Scholz
NA Pages
