In this course you will study the classical theory of aircraft structural analysis. You will learn the important methodologies for analysing stresses in primary aircraft structures including wings and fuselages. The assumptions and idealisations for thin-walled beams and stiffened-skin structures are covered. Buckling of columns and plates is covered, as well as the bending, torsion and shear response of thin-wall beams and stiffened structures. The classical behaviour and performance of aerospace structures is presented, as this is essential for all engineers involved with the initial design and practice associated with aerospace vehicles.

Please note that if you take this course for a bachelor honours program, your overall mark in this course will be one of the course marks that will be used to calculate the weighted average mark (WAM) that will determine your award level. This applies to students who commence enrolment in a bachelor honours program from 1 January 2016 onwards. See the WAM information web page for more information.