10-Week Study Plan for Nepal Engineering Council Registration Examination: Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering (AAAE)

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10-Week Study Plan for Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering | Download Syllabus

Week 1: Basic Mechanical Engineering Concepts

  • Focus:
    • Mechanical Drawing: Machine drawing, welded joints, rivets and riveted joints, fasteners.
    • Engineering Materials: Mechanical properties, metals and alloys, fatigue, corrosion.
    • Material Science: Crystal structure, deformation process, phase relations, iron-carbon diagram.
  • Goals:
    • Understand the fundamentals of mechanical drawing.
    • Review the properties and testing of engineering materials.
    • Study the basics of material science and iron-carbon diagram.

Week 2: Engineering Thermodynamics

  • Focus:
    • Thermodynamics Basics: Systems, properties, ideal gas, property charts.
    • 1st Law of Thermodynamics: Conservation of mass and energy, work and heat transfer.
    • 2nd Law of Thermodynamics: Entropy, heat engines, thermal efficiency.
  • Goals:
    • Grasp the core principles of thermodynamics and its laws.
    • Apply the first and second laws to solve engineering problems.
    • Familiarize yourself with thermodynamic cycles.

Week 3: Fluid Mechanics and Machines

  • Focus:
    • Fluid Properties and Statics: Viscosity, surface tension, pressure.
    • Fluid Flow Equations: Continuity, Bernoulli’s, and momentum equations.
    • Turbines and Pumps: Classification, working principles, and performance curves.
  • Goals:
    • Review fluid properties and fundamental equations.
    • Analyze the working of turbines and pumps.
    • Apply fluid mechanics principles to practical scenarios.

Week 4: Engineering Mechanics and Strength of Materials

  • Focus:
    • Applied Mechanics: Statics, equilibrium, Newton’s laws, friction.
    • Theory of Elasticity: Stress, strain, Poisson’s ratio, strain energy.
    • Strength of Materials: Shear force, bending moment, torsion of shafts.
  • Goals:
    • Master the concepts of applied mechanics and strength of materials.
    • Understand the theory of elasticity and stress analysis.
    • Solve problems involving static equilibrium and material strength.

Week 5: Fundamentals of Aerospace Engineering

  • Focus:
    • Introduction to Aerospace: Vector operations, atmospheric conditions, Kepler’s laws.
    • Airfoil and Wing Design: Nomenclature, Mach number, high lift devices.
    • Basic Aerodynamics: Elementary flows, lift-curve slope, drag polar.
  • Goals:
    • Learn the basics of aerospace engineering and its principles.
    • Study airfoil and wing design in detail.
    • Apply aerodynamic theories to understand aircraft performance.

Week 6: Aircraft Systems and Maintenance

  • Focus:
    • Ice, Rain, and Fire Protection Systems: De-icing, anti-icing, fire detection.
    • Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems: Components, working principles.
    • Landing Gear and Fuel Systems: Major components, fuel types, emergency extensions.
  • Goals:
    • Understand the aircraft protection systems and their importance.
    • Study the hydraulic, pneumatic, and fuel systems of aircraft.
    • Familiarize yourself with the basics of aircraft maintenance.

Week 7: Aircraft Structures

  • Focus:
    • Introduction to Airframe Components: Monocoque, semi-monocoque structures, loads.
    • Continuum Mechanics: Truss, beams, shells, Mohr’s circle.
    • Structural Analysis: V-n diagram, shear flow, aeroelasticity, computational tools.
  • Goals:
    • Grasp the fundamentals of aircraft structures and their analysis.
    • Understand the principles of continuum mechanics.
    • Learn to perform structural analysis using computational tools.

Week 8: Aircraft Materials and Avionics

  • Focus:
    • Material Selection: Design considerations, material properties, composites.
    • Metallurgy: Crystal geometry, Schmid’s law, material processing.
    • Avionics: Flight management, autopilot systems, radio wave propagation.
  • Goals:
    • Study the materials used in aircraft design and their properties.
    • Understand the basics of metallurgy and material processing.
    • Familiarize yourself with aircraft avionics and communication systems.

Week 9: Aircraft Propulsion, Performance, Stability, and Design

  • Focus:
    • Engines: Types, components, Brayton cycle, thermodynamic performance.
    • Propulsion System Design: Combustion chamber, compressor, turbine geometry.
    • Flight Performance: Control surfaces, trim tabs, Breguet range equation.
  • Goals:
    • Understand the fundamentals of aircraft propulsion and engine performance.
    • Study the design of propulsion systems and their components.
    • Learn about flight performance, stability, and design considerations.

Week 10: Project Planning, Design, and Implementation

  • Focus:
    • Engineering Drawings: Standard sheets, orthographic projection, sectional drawing.
    • Engineering Economics: Project cash flow, discount rate, time value of money.
    • Project Management: Risk analysis, project financing, contract management.
  • Goals:
    • Develop skills in reading and creating engineering drawings.
    • Understand the basics of engineering economics and project management.
    • Apply project planning and scheduling techniques to real-world scenarios.

This plan covers all key areas of the syllabus, ensuring a balanced and thorough preparation for the examination. Make sure to review previous weeks' topics regularly to reinforce your understanding and improve retention.

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