UZB 337 - Aerospace Structures

Course Objectives

The aim of this course is to analyze the loads acting on structural components in aerospace engineering, to examine the effects of these loads on the components, and to calculate the mechanical behavior of these components. The course will cover ground and air loads, as well as aerodynamic forces, inertial loads, and loads generated during maneuvers in detail. Students will also analyze structural loading conditions such as torsion, bending, and shear stress, and how these loads affect closed, open, and thin-walled sections. Topics such as structural idealization, shear center calculations, and the design of wing-fuselage joints will also be addressed.

Course Description

This course focuses on understanding the loading conditions encountered in aircraft and spacecraft structures and analyzing the effects of these loads on structural components. The course will cover ground and air loads, aerodynamic forces, inertial loads, and accelerations occurring during maneuvers in detail. Additionally, the mechanical behaviors of thin-walled closed and open section beams, such as torsion, bending, shear stress, and deformation, will be explored. Structural idealization, shear flow calculations, and the load-carrying capacities of critical structural elements such as wing spars and box beams will also be examined in depth. Students will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to the analysis and design processes of aircraft structures.