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Course on aeroelasticity and wing vibrations

Online course of 300 hours in wing aeroelasticity and vibration. 6 modules covering wing structural dynamics, static aeroelasticity, flutter and unsteady aerodynamics, dynamic load response, and aeroelastic testing and certification, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Analyse the structural dynamics of wings.

02

Calculate static aeroelastic phenomena.

03

Understand the physical mechanisms of flutter.

04

Apply flutter calculation methods.

05

Assess the dynamic response to gusts.

06

Plan ground and flight vibration tests.

07

Interpret aeroelastic certification requirements.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Aeroelasticity engineers
  • Structural dynamics engineers
  • Loads engineers
  • Vibration test engineers
  • Structural certification engineers
  • Aeroservoelasticity researchers
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to move into the aeronautics sector
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • CS 25.629 (EASA) (aeroelastic stability requirements for large aeroplanes)
  • 14 CFR 25.629 (FAA aeroelastic stability requirements)
  • FAA AC 25.629-1B (aeroelastic stability substantiation of transport category aeroplanes)
  • CS 23.629 (EASA) (flutter requirements for normal-category aeroplanes)
  • MIL-A-8870C (airplane strength and rigidity: vibration, flutter and divergence)
  • CS 25.341 (EASA) (gust and turbulence loads)
  • MSC Nastran (SOL 145 and 146)
  • ZAERO
  • MATLAB
  • Siemens Simcenter Testlab
  • Abaqus
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Bending and torsion degrees of freedom
  2. 1.2Natural frequencies and mode shapes of the wing
  3. 1.3Mass, stiffness and damping matrices
  4. 1.4Equivalent beam model of the wing
  5. 1.5Finite element modal analysis
  6. 1.6Effect of fuel and external stores
  7. 1.7Structural damping and its estimation
  8. 1.8Forced response and resonance
  9. 1.9Ground vibration testing (GVT)
  10. 1.10Practical exercise: modal calculation of a wing with finite elements
  1. 2.1Collar's triangle
  2. 2.2Torsional divergence of the wing
  3. 2.3Aileron control reversal
  4. 2.4Load redistribution due to flexibility
  5. 2.5Effect of sweep on aeroelasticity
  6. 2.6Control surface effectiveness
  7. 2.7Aeroelastic tailoring
  8. 2.8Flexible high-aspect-ratio wings
  9. 2.9Calculation of divergence speed
  10. 2.10Workshop: divergence speed of a straight wing
  1. 3.1Physical mechanism of flutter
  2. 3.2Theodorsen unsteady aerodynamics
  3. 3.3Two-degree-of-freedom typical section model
  4. 3.4p-k method and V-g method
  5. 3.5Control surface flutter
  6. 3.6Mass balancing of control surfaces
  7. 3.7Buffeting and induced vibrations
  8. 3.8Limit cycles and non-linearities
  9. 3.9Transonic flutter
  10. 3.10Lab: flutter analysis with the p-k method
  1. 4.1Discrete gusts and continuous turbulence
  2. 4.2Dynamic gust response
  3. 4.3Dynamic landing loads
  4. 4.4Engine-induced vibrations
  5. 4.5Active load alleviation
  6. 4.6Active flutter suppression
  7. 4.7Aeroservoelastic interaction with the control system
  8. 4.8Vibration-induced fatigue
  9. 4.9Certification requirements for dynamic loads
  10. 4.10Case study: gust response of a regional aircraft
  1. 5.1Ground vibration test
  2. 5.2Wind tunnel testing of aeroelastic models
  3. 5.3Flight flutter testing
  4. 5.4Instrumentation and in-flight excitation
  5. 5.5Operational modal identification
  6. 5.6Flutter margin and envelope
  7. 5.7Compliance documentation
  8. 5.8Investigation of flutter incidents
  9. 5.9Modifications and recertification
  10. 5.10Practical exercise: flight flutter test plan
  1. 6.1Definition of the study wing
  2. 6.2Structural and modal model
  3. 6.3Unsteady aerodynamic model
  4. 6.4Divergence and reversal analysis
  5. 6.5Flutter analysis
  6. 6.6Gust response
  7. 6.7Improvement proposals
  8. 6.8Conclusions of the analysis
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so you can combine the programme with your job.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MSC Nastran (SOL 145 and 146), ZAERO, MATLAB, Siemens Simcenter Testlab and Abaqus, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: modal analysis of a wing, flutter calculation of a typical section and planning of a ground vibration test. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final capstone project.

Standards covered: CS 25.629 (EASA), 14 CFR 25.629, FAA AC 25.629-1B, CS 23.629 (EASA), MIL-A-8870C, CS 25.341 (EASA)

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of CS 25.629 (EASA), 14 CFR 25.629 and FAA AC 25.629-1B applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:MSC Nastran (SOL 145 and 146), ZAERO, MATLAB, Siemens Simcenter Testlab and Abaqus, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a complete aeroelastic analysis of a study wing, from structural and unsteady aerodynamic models to divergence, flutter and gust response, with improvement proposals, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Structural and modal model
Define the study wing and build its structural and modal model.
Unsteady aerodynamic model
Set up the unsteady aerodynamic model coupled to the structure.
Divergence and flutter analysis
Analyse divergence, control reversal and flutter of the wing.
Gust response and improvements
Evaluate the gust response and propose design improvements.
Final project
Present the conclusions of the analysis in a report reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Aeroelasticity engineerStructural dynamics engineerLoads engineerVibration test engineerStructural certification engineerAeroservoelasticity researcher
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.

You work with MSC Nastran (SOL 145 and 146), ZAERO, MATLAB, Siemens Simcenter Testlab and Abaqus, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.

A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.

Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.

No prior qualification is required: you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.

Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.

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