AE 253 - Aeroelasticity

Course offers a comprehensive introduction to the fundamentals of aeroelasticity, focusing on the interaction between aerodynamic forces, structural elasticity, and inertial effects. Topics include free and forced vibrations in single and multi-degree-of-freedom systems, static and dynamic structural analysis, and the principles of modal analysis. Students will explore classical aeroelastic phenomena such as divergence and flutter. The course also introduces modern computational techniques for aeroelastic analysis using the Finite Element Method (FEM) in both 2D and 3D cases. Students will learn the importance of the application of aeroelastic theory in the design and analysis of aircraft structures.

Prerequisite(s): Graduate standing in AE or instructor consent.
Grading: Letter Graded

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