Review of basic equations of elasticity – state of stress at a point – analysis of strain, constitutive relations – generalized Hook’s law – formulation of boundary value problems – solution of 2D prob- lems – energy methods in elasticity – bending, shear and torsion – thin walled beams – applications.

History of aviation – types of flying machines – anatomy of an aircraft; fundamental aerodynamic variables – aerodynamic forces – lift generation – airfoils and wings – aerodynamic moments – concept of static stability – control surfaces; mechanism of thrust production – propellers – jet engines and their operation – elements of rocket propulsion; loads acting on an aircraft – load factor for simple maneuvers – Vn diagrams; aerospace materials; introduction to aerospace structures; basic orbital mechanics – satellite orbits; launch vehicles and reentry bodies.

Review of Ordinary Differential Equations: analytical methods, stability – Fourier series, orthog- onal functions, Fourier integrals, Fourier transform – Partial Differential Equations: first-order PDEs, method of characteristics, linear advection equation, Burgers’ equation, shock formation, Rankine-Hogoniot jump condition; classification, canonical forms; Laplace equation, min-max prin- ciple, cylindrical coordinates; heat equation, method of separation of variables, similarity transforma- tion method; wave equation, d’Alembert solution – Calculus of Variations: standard variational prob-

Exercises in Traditional/Non-traditional machining and Abrasive processes - CNC /CAM Practice – Familiarization of FMS - Manufacturing Simulation practices / Virtual manufacturing

Basics of shop floor metrology practices and instruments – Surface metrology- Discussions on dimensional/geometric tolerances, fits and Design for manufacturing /assembly Demonstrations/ Practical sessions at ISRO centres

Introduction to manufacturing planning and control (MPC)- Types and characteristics of manufacturing systems – Operations planning and productivity–– Product development and design - Forecasting - Process planning - Capacity planning – Facility location and layout - Aggregate planning -Master production schedule - materials requirement planning (MRP) and MRP-II –Scheduling in manufacturing systems - Assembly line balancing - Inventory planning and control - Quality management and control – Enterprise resource planning - JIT and lean systems – Introduction to industry 4.0 –Role of Artificial

Material Removal Processes –Tool based and Non-traditional techniques- Mechanics and thermo-mechanical aspects of Machining- Modelling aspects to understand the role of process variables in subtractive manufacturing - Abrasive processing for surface finishing and surface integrity control- Machinability of Engineering Materials- Selection of subtractive manufacturing processes and strategies- Cutting Tools, Machine tools and their selection- Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machining technology- Basics of CNC programming- Machining for Aerospace/ Space applications

Review of crystal structures and miller indices & planes, crystal defects, formation of grains and grain boundaries from melt. Light metals and its alloys – Aluminium and its alloys – Temper designation, strengthening mechanisms, precipitation hardening, Al-Li alloys, Applications, Magnesium and its alloys, Titanium and its alloys - α, β, α - β  alloys, processing & applications Certification of materials in relevance to aerospace and special processes.

Review of Ordinary Differential Equations: analytical methods, stability – Fourier series, orthogonal functions, Fourier integrals, Fourier transform – Partial Differential Equations: first-order PDEs, method of characteristics, linear advection equation, Burgers’ equation, shock formation, Rankine-Hogoniot jump condition; classification, canonical forms; Laplace equation, min- max principle, cylindrical coordinates; heat equation, method of separation of variables, similar- ity transformation method; wave equation, d’Alembert solution – Calculus of Variations: standard variational problems

1. Presentation (Topic to be chosen by students based on the options offered by the faculty members)

2. Contact Hours (12 HRS) [This depends with the interaction with the concerned faculty member]

3. Preparation of Report.

4. Evaluation is based on presentation and report submission.