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Aerospace Engineering Syllabus

The document is an aerospace engineering syllabus that outlines the topics covered in the GATE-2019 exam. It is divided into 6 sections that cover engineering mathematics, flight mechanics, space dynamics, aerodynamics, structures, and propulsion. Each section identifies core topics that will make up 90% of related exam questions and special topics that will comprise the remaining 10% of questions. The syllabus provides detailed lists of concepts and formulas that candidates are expected to understand within each topic area.

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Aerospace Engineering Syllabus

The document is an aerospace engineering syllabus that outlines the topics covered in the GATE-2019 exam. It is divided into 6 sections that cover engineering mathematics, flight mechanics, space dynamics, aerodynamics, structures, and propulsion. Each section identifies core topics that will make up 90% of related exam questions and special topics that will comprise the remaining 10% of questions. The syllabus provides detailed lists of concepts and formulas that candidates are expected to understand within each topic area.

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AEROSPACE ENGINEERING SYLLABUS

for
GATE-2019
AE Aerospace Engineering Important Note for Candidates : In each of the following
subjects the topics have been divided into two categories – Core Topics and Special
Topics.
The corresponding sections of the question paper will contain 90% of their questions on
Core Topics and the remaining 10% on Special Topics.

Section1: Engineering Mathematics


Core Topics
Linear Algebra
 Vector algebra
 Matrix algebra
 Systems of linear equations
 Rank of a matrix
 Eigenvalues and eigenvectors

Calculus
 Functions of single variable
 Limits
 Continuity and differentiability
 Mean value theorem
 Chain rule
 Partial derivatives
 Maxima and minima
 Gradient
 Divergence and curl
 Directional derivatives
 Integration: Line, surface and volume integrals
 Theorems of Stokes, Gauss and Green

Differential Equations
 First order linear and nonlinear differential equations
 Higher order linear odes with constant coefficients
 Partial differential equations and separation of variables methods
Special Topics
 Fourier Series
 Laplace Transforms
 Numerical methods for linear and nonlinear algebraic equations
 Numerical integration and differentiation

Section 2: Flight Mechanics


Core Topics
Basics
 Atmosphere: Properties
 Standard atmosphere
 Classification of aircraft
 Airplane (fixed wing aircraft) configuration and various parts

Airplane performance
 Pressure altitude
 Equivalent, calibrated and indicated air speeds

Primary flight instruments


 Altimeter
 ASI
 VSI
 Turn-bank indicator
 Drag polar
 Take off and landing
 Steady climb & descent
 Absolute and service ceiling
 Cruise
 Cruise climb
 Endurance or loiter
 Load factor
 Turning flight
 V-n diagram

Winds
 Head, tail & cross winds

Static stability
 Angle of attack
 Sideslip
 Roll, pitch & yaw controls
 Longitudinal stick fixed & free stability
 Horizontal tail position and size
 Directional stability
 Vertical tail position and size
 Dihedral stability
 Wing dihedral, sweep & position
 Hinge moments
 Stick forces

Special Topics
Dynamic stability
 Euler angles
 Equations of motion
 Aerodynamic forces and moments
 Stability & control derivatives
 Decoupling of longitudinal and lateral-directional dynamics
 Longitudinal modes
 Lateral-directional modes

Section 3: Space Dynamics


Core Topics
 Central force motion
 Determination of trajectory and orbital period in simple cases

Special Topics
 Orbit transfer
 In-plane and out-of-plane

Section 4: Aerodynamics
Core Topics
Basic Fluid Mechanics
 Conservation laws: Mass, momentum (Integral and differential form)
 Potential flow theory: sources, sinks, doublets, line vortex and their superposition
 Viscosity
 Reynold's number

Airfoils and wings


 Airfoil nomenclature
 Aerodynamic coefficients: lift, drag and moment
 Kutta-Joukoswki theorem
 Thin airfoil theory
 Kutta condition
 Starting vortex
 Finite wing theory: Induced drag, Prandtl lifting line theory
 Critical and drag divergence Mach number

Compressible Flows
 Basic concepts of compressibility
 Conservation equations
 One dimensional compressible flows
 Fanno flow
 Rayleigh flow
 Isentropic flows
 Normal and oblique shocks
 Prandtl-Meyer flow
 Flow through nozzles and diffusers

Special Topics
 Elementary ideas of viscous flows including boundary layers
 Wind Tunnel Testing: Measurement and visualization techniques

Section 5: Structures
Core Topics
Strength of Materials
 States of stress and strain
 Stress and strain transformation
 Mohr's Circle
 Principal stresses
 Three-dimensional Hooke's law
 Plane stress and strain

Failure theories
 Maximum stress
 Tresca and von Mises criterion
 Strain energy
 Castigliano's principles
 Analysis of statically determinate and indeterminate trusses and beams
 Elastic flexural buckling of columns

Flight vehicle structures


 Characteristics of aircraft structures and materials
 Torsion
 Bending and flexural shear of thin-walled sections
 Loads on aircraft

Structural Dynamics
 Free and forced vibrations of undamped and damped SDOF systems
 Free vibrations of undamped 2-DOF systems

Special Topics
 Vibration of beams
 Theory of elasticity: Equilibrium and compatibility equations
 Airy’s stress function

Section 6: Propulsion
Core Topics
Basics
 Thermodynamics
 Boundary layers and heat transfer and combustion thermochemistry

Thermodynamics of aircraft engines


 Thrust
 Efficiency and engine performance of:
a. Turbojet
b. Turboprop
c. Turbo shaft
d. Turbofan
e. Ramjet
 Thrust augmentation of turbojets and turbofan engines
 Aerothermodynamics of non-rotating propulsion components such as intakes,
combustor and nozzle

Axial compressors
 Angular momentum
 Work and compression
 Characteristic performance of a single axial compressor stage
 Efficiency of the compressor and degree of reaction

Axial turbines
 Axial turbine stage efficiency

Centrifugal compressor
 Centrifugal compressor stage dynamics
 Inducer, impeller and diffuser

Rocket propulsion
 Thrust equation and specific impulse
 Vehicle acceleration
 Drag
 Gravity losses
 Multi-staging of rockets
 Classification of chemical rockets
 Performance of solid and liquid propellant rockets

No Special Topics

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