Module Descriptors
AERODYNAMICS
TRAN51010
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Debi Roberts
Email: debi.roberts@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 39
Independent Study Hours: 111
Total Learning Hours: 150
Pattern of Delivery
- Occurrence A, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 2
- Occurrence B, Stoke Campus, UG Semester 1
Sites
- Stoke Campus
Assessment
- WRITTEN EXAM - 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES weighted at 50%
- COURSEWORK - LAB REPORT - 2000 WORDS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Learning Outcome
1. Appraise and investigate basic fluid flow theory. (AHEP 3: SM1p/SM1m EA1p/EA1m)
Application
Learning
2. Analyse basic lift, drag and downforce definitions and calculations as applied to transport. (AHEP 3: SM2p/SM2m EA2p/EA2m EA3p/EA3m EP8p/EP8m)
Knowledge and Understanding
3. Distinguish and consider subject appropriate Aerodynamic applications (AHEP 3: D1p/D1m D2p/D2m D3p D6p/D6m EP1p/EP1m EP4p/EP4m GSa)
Analysis
Communication
Application
Learning
2. Analyse basic lift, drag and downforce definitions and calculations as applied to transport. (AHEP 3: SM2p/SM2m EA2p/EA2m EA3p/EA3m EP8p/EP8m)
Knowledge and Understanding
3. Distinguish and consider subject appropriate Aerodynamic applications (AHEP 3: D1p/D1m D2p/D2m D3p D6p/D6m EP1p/EP1m EP4p/EP4m GSa)
Analysis
Communication
Assessment Details
• 100% Exam covering all Learning Outcomes
Practice formative class tests will be undertaken during the module and formative guidance and feedback will be provided in tutorial sessions within the class.
Practice formative class tests will be undertaken during the module and formative guidance and feedback will be provided in tutorial sessions within the class.
Indicative Content
During this module you will be introduced to the basic principles of aerodynamics in the context of transportation. Refreshing and building on the fluid dynamics knowledge you have previously gained. You will consider the various components that can modify aerodynamic performance – such as aerofoils, wings, spoilers and fairings. From this, you will then investigate the integration of aerodynamics across a whole system, whether aircraft or vehicle to show the interconnectivity of the various areas of transport engineering are.
Learning Strategies
This module will enable students to gain understanding, apply knowledge, analyse and evaluate problems and create solutions through a variety of activities, including:
• Taught Lectures
• Tutorials
• Student Centred Learning to include laboratory work, research and example questions and problems.
• Taught Lectures
• Tutorials
• Student Centred Learning to include laboratory work, research and example questions and problems.
Texts
Abbott, I. H. and Von Doenhoff, A. E., (1960) Theory of Wing Sections Dover Publ.
Anderson, J. D., (2016) Fundamentals of Aerodynamics 6th Ed McGraw Hill
Barnard, R. H., (2010) Road Vehicle Aerodynamic Design: An Introduction 3rd Ed MechAero Publ.
Bertin, J. J., Cummings, R. M. and Venkata Reddy, P., (2013) Aerodynamics for Engineers, Pearson.
Hucho, W. H., (editor) (1998) Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles, 4th Edition SAE International
Katz, J., (2006) Race Car Aerodynamics: Design for Speed Robert Bentley Publ.
McBeath, S., (2017) Competition Car Aerodynamics A Practical Handbook 3nd Ed Veloce Publ.
Anderson, J. D., (2016) Fundamentals of Aerodynamics 6th Ed McGraw Hill
Barnard, R. H., (2010) Road Vehicle Aerodynamic Design: An Introduction 3rd Ed MechAero Publ.
Bertin, J. J., Cummings, R. M. and Venkata Reddy, P., (2013) Aerodynamics for Engineers, Pearson.
Hucho, W. H., (editor) (1998) Aerodynamics of Road Vehicles, 4th Edition SAE International
Katz, J., (2006) Race Car Aerodynamics: Design for Speed Robert Bentley Publ.
McBeath, S., (2017) Competition Car Aerodynamics A Practical Handbook 3nd Ed Veloce Publ.
Resources
Practical Laboratory Facilities – Wind Tunnel