Author(s): Shruthi M, Akhila Rupesh Abstract: The reason of this project is to investigate the characterization and damage properties on glass fiber reinforced plastics (GFRP) and basalt fiber reinforced plastics (BFRP). GFRP and BFRP were fabricated. They are tested by universal testing machine and impact test…
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Stress Analysis on Composite Strut Landing Gear during Rough Landing
Author(s): Sujith Stephen, Nithin S Nair, J. V. Muruga Lal Jeyan, Akhila Rupesh Abstract: Landing gear is the undercarriage of an aircraft and is typically designed to support the vehicle only at post -flight. A strut is a structural component designed to resist longitudinal compression. Struts…
Possibility of Intelligent Aerospace Vehicles
Author(s): Gogul Ajay, Twinky Joseph Abstract: The possibility of intelligent aerospace vehicles includes Unmanned Ariel Vehicles which can adapt to the environmental conditions and critical situations by itself. These abilities of the vehicle; can perform tasks far better than the existing manual airborne vehicles. These abilities…
A Study of Superhydrophobic Nature of Lotus Leaves and its Applications on Aircraft
Author(s): Arya P Mohan, J. V. Muruga Lal Jeyan Abstract: Science, like art is not a copy of nature, but a re-creation. Lotus effect is one of the examples for this re-creation. The hydrophobic water repelling characteristics of the leaf is termed as “Lotus Effect” helps…
Aircraft Stability and Control
Author(s): Arun James, Nivin Francis Abstract: Stability of an aircraft means its tendency to return to its equilibrium position after it’s stability has been disturbed. The disturbance may be due to the external forces or the atmospheric phenomena. The stability and control refers to the characteristics…
Pre-sight Study for the Air Transportation System
Author(s): Arjun A.L., Nivin Francis Abstract: In order to reduce the accidents and the injuries caused by the aircraft, the reasons for the deceptive air crashes were studied. An approach of comparison is deployed. In this paper, the Concord aircraft accident was analyzed and detailed to…
Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC)
Author(s): Akhil Manoj, Nivin Francis Abstract: FADEC- Full Authority Digital Engine Control it’s an engine control device used in aircraft. Which have no form of manual override in the engine control, the main purpose is automatic engine control. Nowadays it used in aircraft controlling for safety…
Thrust Augmentation Methods in Turbojet Engines – A Case Study
Author(s): Akhil, L Anantha Raman Abstract: Thrust augmentation in a turbojet engine is done to improve the takeoff performance, climb rate and to increase the top speed of aircraft by turbojet engines. Here we discuss the various types and working of the thrust augmentation system with…
Study of Wing Properties with Winglets
Author(s): Akash Ann Sebastian, L. Anantha Raman Abstract: The Paper mainly focusing on the characteristics and properties of the wing with winglets. In worldwide all aircraft manufacturers try to improve the efficiency of the Aircraft mainly due to increased operating costs and environmental problems. During cruise…
A Proposal of Toshiba 4S Micro Nuclear Reactor Vessel for Future Spacecrafts – Orion Interplanetary Vehicle
Author(s): Athin S Prasad, Twinky Joseph Abstract: The 4S is a sodium cooled reactor without on-site refueling. This was developed as a multi-purpose source for the distributing energy and has many applications. The thermal energy produced through this process can be used for the expansion of…