AS4211 Aerospace Structures Laboratory Syllabus:

AS4211 Aerospace Structures Laboratory Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

This laboratory course will make students
1. To impart practical knowledge on calibration of photoelastic materials.
2. To determinethe elastic constant for composite lamina,
3. To find the symmetrical and unsymmetrical bending of beams.
4. To determine the shear centre locations for closed and open sections.
5. To find the buckling of columns with different end conditions.

LIST OF EXPERIMENTS:

1. Symmetrical & Unsymmetrical Bending of Beams
2. Buckling of Columns with Different End Conditions
3. Shear Centre Location of Thin-Walled Beams
4. Influence Coefficients & Flexibility Matrix Determination
5. Stresses Due to Combined Loading
6. Calibration of Photo Elastic Materials / Experiments in Photoelasticity
7. Experimental Modal Analysis / Free Vibration Tests
8. Resonance Testing of Structural Parts
9. Fabrication of Composite Laminates
10. Mechanical Testing & Characterization of Composite Material
11. Non-Destructive Characterization of Materials
12. Non-Destructive Evaluation of Flaws using Acoustic Emission / Ultrasonics
13. Modelling and Static Analysis of an Aircraft Component using FE software
14. Fatigue Testing and Inspection of Failure Surface
NOTE: Any TEN experiments will be conducted out of 14.

TOTAL: 60 PERIODS

COURSE OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able
CO1: To conduct tests on beams and columns.
CO2: To design an experimental evaluation technique for a given application.
CO3: To carry out non-destructive testing.
CO4: To fabricate a composite laminate and characterize it.
To carry out structural analysis using finite element software.

LABORATORY EQUIPMENTS REQUIREMENTS

1. Constant strength beam setup
2. Column setup
3. Unsymmetrical Bending setup
4. Experimental setup for location of shear centre (open & close section)
5. Cantilever beam setup
6. Experimental setup for bending and torsional loads
7. Diffuser transmission type polariscope with accessories
8. Experimental setup for vibration of beams
9. Universal Testing Machine
10. Wagner beam setup