Introduction to static and dynamic aeroelastic phenomena – divergence, control efficiency and control reversal – two dimensional analysis – divergence of unswept wings – effect of sweep on divergence and control reversal – two-dimensional (airfoil) flutter analysis with quasi-steady and unsteady aero- dynamic loads – introduction to buffeting, stall flutter, galloping and vortex-induced oscillations problems.

1. Strain measurements

2. Structural vibration

3. Wave propagation

4. Fabrication and testing of laminated composites

5. Static and stability behaviour of thin-walled structures

6. Non-destructive testing

7. Structural modelling and analysis in CAE environment

Introduction, definition, classification, behaviors of unidirectional composites – prediction of strength, stiffness – factors influencing strength and stiffness – failure modes – analysis of lamina; constitutive classical laminate theory – thermal stresses – theories of failure – design consideration – mechanical properties of composite materials – analysis of composite laminated beams – thin walled composite beams – bending of composite plates.

Elements of analytical dynamics – discrete systems with multiple degrees of freedom – elastic and inertia coupling – natural frequencies and mode – free vibration response – uncoupling of equations of motion – modal analysis – forced vibration response – vibration isolation – vibration of continu- ous systems – differential equations and boundary conditions – longitudinal, flexural and torsional vibrations of one-dimensional structures – vibration analysis of simplified aircraft and launch vehicle structures – structural damping – free and forced response of continuous systems – introductio