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School of Engineering · ANU College of Systems and Society
Modern aerospace and space structures need to effectively combine high performance and light weight, and as such they are typically nonstructured from composite and advanced multifunctional materials. To achieve the required level of performance, it is necessary to understand material limitations, strength, structural stability and health. This course will take a detailed look at the design, fabrication and properties of engineered materials for aerospace, focusing on computational material/structural design and optimisation, characterization of advanced materials and their structural stability and dynamics, thermo-mechanical and electro-mechanical interactions, and structural health management. We will discuss the concept of aeroelasticity, and consider the development and application of multifunctional, morphing and self-healing structures. Underpinning this course will be frequent contextualizing through the idea of nanostructuring of established engineering materials to advance their properties and performance.
Laboratories
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3
Design Project
Learning outcomes 4, 5
Final Exam
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
130 hours per semester consisting of the following activities: · Approximately, 3-5 hours of face-to face component, which may consist of 1 x 2 hour interactive lecture, 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week, and 4 x 3 hour laboratory sessions. · Approximately 5-7 hours of self-study per week which will include self-directed study using the modular content in preparation for interactive lectures and other assessment tasks.
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