Module C1
SE511: Strategic military sensors
TN512: Distributed information systems
TN513: Information networks
TN514: Advanced wireless communication systems
TN515: Communication subsystems
Module C2
TP521: Ballistic impact and protection: applications
EP522: Turbomachines
TP523: Effects of explosions on structures
SM524: Numerical and experimental methods applied to continuum mechanics
SM525: Ageing of systems
SM526: Mechanical systems integration
SM527: Autonomous systems
Module D1
SM531: Land vehicle performance and stability
Module D2
SM541: Performance and stability of fixed wing aircraft
SM542: Air vehicle technologie
Module D3
SM551: Ship stability and performance
SE511: Strategic military sensors
Module C1
Course holder:
Professor Dr. Ir Xavier NEYT (6 ECTS)
Assistants:
Captain-Commandant Ir Koen BOECKX
ECTS: 6
Contact hours:
Class: 22 Hr; practice: 40 Hr
Evaluation:
Daily work: number of written evaluations: 1
Daily work: number of oral evaluations: 0
Daily work: weight of the different evaluations: uniform repartition
Weight factor for the daily work: 20.0
Weight factor for the exam: 40.0
Exam type: oral
Content (SE511 - Strategic military sensors)
- Sensing platforms ( UGV, UAS, airborne/spaceborne imaging)
- Sensors & their specificities (EO/IR, hyperspectral imaging, range-based imaging (lidar, radar), sonar imaging
- MIMO/Bistatic/Multistatic radar/sonar)
- Advanced signal processing (Moving target Indication, Syntetic Aperture Radar, Space-Tima Adaptive Processing)
- Image post-processing, multisensor data fusion
- Distributed Geographical Information Systems
Learning outcomes (SE511 - Strategic military sensors)
- Understanding of extensive subject matter in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying relevant and valid information to devise arguments, solve complex problems, formulate recommendations, and/or make decisions in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying language and communication skills efficiently: communicating in writing his/her conclusions, knowledge, and the rationale underpinning these
- Applying language and communication skills efficiently: communicating orally his/her conclusions, knowledge, and the rationale underpinning these
- Thinking critically and acting scientifically: formulating a judgement on the grounds of critical thinking and an evidence-based approach
- Thinking critically and acting scientifically: deciding on the grounds of critical thinking and an evidence-based approach
- Acting autonomously: practicing an attitude of lifelong learning
Goals (SE511 - Strategic military sensors)
At the end of the course, it is expected from the student that they be able to:
- Assess the feasibility of remote-sensing requirements
- Choose a platform (airborne/spaceborne, orbit, scanning mechanism when applicable, timeliness) as a function of the considered application
- Describe optical imagers and the associated data processing owing to their specificities
- Describe radar imagers, their capacities (interferometry, ...) in comparison with optical imagers
- Choose and apply geometric correction methods
- Choose and apply low-level correction methods
- Explain the principles of image compression methods as applied in remote sensing
- Describe the challenges in combining (fusion) different images from different sensors possibly acquired at different instants
- Describe the specificities of a GIS
- Present in a clear, structured and synthetic in the form of a written report the results of a practical application of the course
Prerequisites (SE511 - Strategic military sensors)
This course uses topics that are treated in the following courses:
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 2) ES124 Electromagnetism
- Ba 3 POL (Sem 1) ES311 Signal processing
- Ma 1 POL (Sem 1) SE412 Tactical military sensors
- Ma 1 POL (Sem 2) SE422 Digital technology for sensors and weapons
- Ba 3 POL (Sem 2) TN325 Fundamentals of telecommunication
The course SE511 is not mentioned as a prerequisite for other courses
Course material (SE511 - Strategic military sensors)
- Manual (made available)
- Software
- Hardware (laptop)
- Slides (electronic or printed)
- Articles
References (SE511 - Strategic military sensors)
Didactic means (SE511 - Strategic military sensors)
- Teach
- Demonstrate
- Closed task
- Open task
TN512: Distributed information systems
Module C1
Course holder:
Professor Dr. Ir Wim MEES (3 ECTS)
Other teachers:
Captain-Commandant Dr. Ir Thibault DEBATTY (3 ECTS)
Assistants:
Major MSc. Lic. Frédéric HALLOT
ECTS: 6
Contact hours:
Class: 40 Hr; practice: 20 Hr
Evaluation:
Daily work: number of written evaluations: 1
Daily work: number of oral evaluations: 0
Daily work: weight of the different evaluations: uniform repartition
Weight factor for the daily work: 20.0
Weight factor for the exam: 40.0
Exam type: oral
Content (TN512 - Distributed information systems)
- The course on distributed information systems covers the broad range of architectures and technologies that allow us to build current day information systems
- This ranges from the "old" application layer protocols over middlewares to highly distributed solutions as in sensor networks or the Internet of Things
- We also cover different approaches for storing and managing information (SQL, no-SQL, ...), as well as information retrieval
- Finally we also discuss specific requirements like high availability and high performance computing, as well as virtualisation, and cloud technologies
Learning outcomes (TN512 - Distributed information systems)
- Understanding of extensive subject matter in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying relevant and valid information to devise arguments, solve complex problems, formulate recommendations, and/or make decisions in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Acting autonomously: shaping and regulating his/her own learning process in function of his/her results
- Acting autonomously: gathering and interpreting relevant information from the different disciplines to devise a sound judgement, solve a complex problem, and/or decide
- Acting autonomously: practicing an attitude of lifelong learning
Goals (TN512 - Distributed information systems)
- At the end of the course the students will be able to compare different distributed system concepts, architectures, and technologies
- They will be able to choose the right one for a given problem, design a high-level concept of use, and manage its operational use
Prerequisites (TN512 - Distributed information systems)
This course uses topics that are treated in the following courses:
- Ma 1 POL (Sem 2) TN423 Networks and security awareness
The course TN512 is identified as a prerequisite for the following courses:
- Ma 2 POL (Module C1) (Sem 2) TP516 Cyber defense
Course material (TN512 - Distributed information systems)
- Hardware (laptop)
- Slides (electronic or printed)
- Articles
We provide a number of articles and standards that are discussed in the lectures
References (TN512 - Distributed information systems)
A list of additional reference documents to download is provided to the students at the start of the course
Didactic means (TN512 - Distributed information systems)
- Teach
- Class conversation
- Open task
TN513: Information networks
Module C1
Course holder:
Professor Dr. Ir Wim MEES (3 ECTS)
Other teachers:
Colonel Dr. Ir Bart SCHEERS (3 ECTS)
Assistants:
Colonel Dr. Ir Bart SCHEERS
ECTS: 6
Contact hours:
Class: 30 Hr; practice: 30 Hr; visit: 4 Hr
Evaluation:
Daily work: number of written evaluations: 1
Daily work: number of oral evaluations: 1
Daily work: weight of the different evaluations: uniform repartition
Weight factor for the daily work: 20.0
Weight factor for the exam: 40.0
Exam type: oral
Content (TN513- Information networks)
This course first takes a closer look at advanced technologies, operation and application of data networks including wireless Ad Hoc technologies, IPv6, connection oriented backbone networks and access networks.
The following topics are covered in this part:
- Internet Protocol version 6
- Wireless access protocols
- Ad Hoc routing protocols
- Software Defined Networking
- Connection oriented protocols (e.g. MPLS, Carrier Ethernet) for wide area networks
- Performance analysis of data networks
- Lab sessions on IPv6 routing, WLAN and connection oriented protocols
In the second part of the course the students learn to perform forensics, both system and network forensics.
The following topic are covered in this part:
- Windows system forensics (disk and removable devices)
- Linux and Windows Memory forensics
- Network forensics
At the end the students solve a case where they look at network and system traces to analyse a security incident that happened on the network.
Learning outcomes (TN513- Information networks)
- Understanding of extensive subject matter in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying relevant and valid information to devise arguments, solve complex problems, formulate recommendations, and/or make decisions in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Acting autonomously: shaping and regulating his/her own learning process in function of his/her results
- Acting autonomously: gathering and interpreting relevant information from the different disciplines to devise a sound judgement, solve a complex problem, and/or decide
- Acting autonomously: practicing an attitude of lifelong learning
Goals (TN513- Information networks)
After finishing the course the student will be able to:
- Explain network functions and the IPv6 protocol and describe Internet routing algorithms
- Use open source software to monitor and analyse IP traffic
- Implement basic IPv6 routing protocols on Cisco routers
- Explain the concept of Mobile Ad Hoc Networks (MANETs)
- Explain wireless access and routing protocols used in MANETs and describe the current WLAN standards
- Explain the concept of Software Defined Networking (SDN)
- Characterize voice and data traffic using accepted models and simulate/calculate blocking and delay probabilities in simple networks
- Describe the protocols used in connection oriented backbone networks
- Implement a connection oriented protocol (MPLS) on Cisco routers
- Discuss technical issue regarding Ad Hoc medium acces and routing protocols with colleagues
- Discuss technical issue regarding WAN network protocols with colleagues
- Perform a forensic analysis of a shut-down system
- Perform a forensic analysis of a live system
- Perform a forensic analysis of a network
Prerequisites (TN513- Information networks)
This course uses topics that are treated in the following courses:
- Ma 1 POL (Sem 2) TN423 Networks and security awareness
The course TN513 is identified as a prerequisite for the following courses:
- Ma 2 POL (Module C1) (Sem 2) TP516 Cyber defense
Course material (TN513- Information networks)
- Slides (electronic or printed)
- Course notes (electronic or printed)
Slides on data networks
Course text on the performance analysis of telephony and data networks
Slides on forensics
References (TN513- Information networks)
Reference Works (not mandatory for the course):
- Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Computer Networks, Pearson Education international
- L.Peterson and B. Davie, Computer Networks, a System Approach, Morgan Kaufmann
- Harry G. Perros, Connection-oriented networks, John Wiley&Sons, Ltd
- H. Kobayashi and B. Mark, System modeling and analysis, Pearson Education international
Didactic means (TN513- Information networks)
- Teach
- Demonstrate
- Closed task
- Open task
Lectures
Lab sessions on real network equipment
Case studies on performance analysis of networks
TN514: Advanced wireless communication systems
Module C1
Course holder:
Colonel Dr. Ir Bart SCHEERS (6 ECTS)
ECTS: 6
Contact hours:
Class: 36 Hr; practice: 25 Hr; visit: 4 Hr
Evaluation:
Daily work: number of written evaluations: 1
Daily work: number of oral evaluations: 1
Daily work: weight of the different evaluations: uniform repartition
Weight factor for the daily work: 20.0
Weight factor for the exam: 40.0
Exam type: oral
Content (TN514 - Advanced wireless communication systems)
The course gives an overview of the theory and practice behind many of today´s communications systems in the domain of source coding and channel coding. The course introduces the architecture and technology of telecommunication systems at a block diagram level with an accent on radio transmitters/receivers, satellite communications and wireless communication networks.
The following topics are covered:
- Introduction to Information Theory
- Source coding, including Vocoders
- Forward Error Coding: linear codes, cyclic codes (BCH, RS), convolutional codes, turbo codes, LDPC codes
- Software Defined Radio (SDR) technology
- Noise performance and linearity of radio transmitter and receiver
- Digital modulation schemes, including Spread spectrum techniques and Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM)
- Optimal digital receivers for band limited signals in an AWGN channel
- Carrier and symbol synchronisation
- Multiple-Input Multiple-Output techniques
- Satellite communication systems
- Wireless cellular communication systems
Learning outcomes (TN514 - Advanced wireless communication systems)
- Understanding of extensive subject matter in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying relevant and valid information to devise arguments, solve complex problems, formulate recommendations, and/or make decisions in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying language and communication skills efficiently: communicating orally his/her conclusions, knowledge, and the rationale underpinning these
- Acting autonomously: practicing an attitude of lifelong learning
Goals (TN514 - Advanced wireless communication systems)
After finishing the course, students must be able to:
- Evaluate/write technical specifications on source and channel codes of telecommunication equipment
- Discuss technical issue regarding source and channel coding with colleagues
- Explain the structure of modern radio transmitter and receiver and the role of each building block
- Evaluate/compare technical data sheets and noise performance of radio transmitter and receiver
- Discuss technical issue regarding wireless communication with colleagues
- Write technical specifications of radio transmitter and receiver
- Explain the structure of a Software Defined Radio
- Implement a simple waveform on a SDR platform
- Explain the structure of a satellite telecommunication system
- Calculate the link budget of a satellite link
- Explain the structure of a cellular communication network
Prerequisites (TN514 - Advanced wireless communication systems)
- Basic concepts of electricity and electronics
- Signal processing concepts like convolution, different transforms (Laplace, z, DFT, DCT), analogue and digital filters, the spectral representation of 1-D and 2-D signals, power spectral density and autocorrelation of random signals
- System theory concepts like stability of a system, transmittance and impulse response
- Basic telecommunication concepts like: modulation techniques, baseband transmission codes, guided and unguided propagation of signals, antennas,...
This course uses topics that are treated in the following courses:
- Ba 2 POL (Sem 1) ES213 Laplace, Fourier, wave phenomena and electrical circuits
- Ba 2 POL (Sem 2) ES222 Electronics
- Ba 3 POL (Sem 1) ES311 Signal processing
- Ba 3 POL (Sem 2) TN325 Fundamentals of telecommunication
The course TN514 is not mentioned as a prerequisite for other courses
Course material (TN514 - Advanced wireless communication systems)
- Slides (electronic or printed)
- Course notes (electronic or printed)
References (TN514 - Advanced wireless communication systems)
Recommended textbooks (not mandatory for the course):
- John G. PROAKIS, Digital Communication, Mc Graw-Hill, 2008
- Sklar B., Digital Communications, Fundamentals and Applications, Prentice Hall, 2001
Didactic means (TN514 - Advanced wireless communication systems)
- Teach
- Demonstrate
- Closed task
TN515: Communication subsystems
Module C1
Course holder:
Professor Dr. Ir Marc PIETTE (6 ECTS)
Assistants:
Captain Ir Mathias BECQUAERT
ECTS: 6
Contact hours:
Class: 36 Hr; practice: 24 Hr
Evaluation:
Daily work: number of written evaluations: 2
Daily work: number of oral evaluations: 0
Daily work: weight of the different evaluations: uniform repartition
Weight factor for the daily work: 20.0
Weight factor for the exam: 40.0
Exam type: oral
Useful information related to the exam: each student receives two questions (one for Part 1 and another for Part 2); for each question 30 min preparation and 30 min explanation
Content (TN515 - Communication subsystems)
The course gives an overview of the theory and practice of the three key subsystems of today’s communication systems, namely the transmission line, the antenna and the propagation channel.
For each of the subsystems the course introduces the principle of operation, defines the parameters characterizing its functioning and performances with special attention to their respective advantages and drawbacks in definite applications, in particular those related to defence and security. The following topics are covered:
- General theory of transmission line
- Conductive transmission lines
- Dielectric transmission lines
- Radiation from elementary sources
- Transmitting antenna
- Receiving antenna
- General equation of a radiolink
- Aperture antennas
- Array antennas
- Propagation modes of a radiowave
- Condition of possibility of the radiolink
- Influence of the atmosphere
Learning outcomes (TN515 - Communication subsystems)
- Understanding of extensive subject matter in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying relevant and valid information to devise arguments, solve complex problems, formulate recommendations, and/or make decisions in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying language and communication skills efficiently: communicating in writing his/her conclusions, knowledge, and the rationale underpinning these
- Applying language and communication skills efficiently: communicating orally his/her conclusions, knowledge, and the rationale underpinning these
- Acting autonomously: practicing an attitude of lifelong learning
Goals (TN515 - Communication subsystems)
- Have an overview of the transmission means used in communication systems
- Be able to evaluate/write technical specifications on the transmission and radiation parts of a telecommunication system
- Be able to discuss technical issue regarding these aspects with colleagues
- Explain the functioning and the performance parameters of antennas and cables
- Evaluate technical data sheets and performances of the conductive or dielectric lines used in communication systems and networks
- Explain the structure of a point-to-point radiolink
- Evaluate the link budget of a radiocommunication
- Realize a radiolink at short distance and experiment on its different components
- Explain the technical issues of a radiolink by direct wave, groundwave and skywave and the interaction between wave and environment
Prerequisites (TN515 - Communication subsystems)
This course uses topics that are treated in the following courses:
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 1) ES112 Introduction to mathematics, informatics and programming
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 2) ES121 Linear algebra and differential equations
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 2) ES124 Electromagnetism
- Ba 2 POL (Sem 1) ES213 Laplace, Fourier, wave phenomena and electrical circuits
- Ba 3 POL (Sem 2) TN325 Fundamentals of telecommunication
The course TN515 is not mentioned as a prerequisite for other courses
Course material (TN515 - Communication subsystems)
- Software
- Hardware (laptop)
- Slides (electronic or printed)
References (TN515 - Communication subsystems)
Recommended textbooks (not mandatory for the course):
- Herbert Neff, Basic Electromagnetic Fields (Harper and Row)
- Constantin Balanis, Antenna Theory (Wiley)
Didactic means (TN515 - Communication subsystems)
- Teach
- Demonstrate
- Closed task
Students use the test facilities of LEMA (Laboratory for Electro-Magnetic Applications) of CISS Dept during the lab sessions, like RF equipments and the anechoic room by which electromagnetic indoor set-ups are realized just like in free space
TP521: Ballistic impact and protection: applications
Module C2
Course holder:
Major IMM Dr. Ir Frederik COGHE (3 ECTS)
ECTS: 3
Contact hours:
Class: 16 Hr; practice: 14 Hr
Evaluation:
Daily work: number of written evaluations: 1
Daily work: number of oral evaluations: 0
Daily work: weight of the different evaluations: uniform repartition
Weight factor for the daily work: 10.0
Weight factor for the exam: 20.0
Exam type: oral with a written part or a written preparation
Content (TP521 - Ballistic impact and protection: applications)
The course TP521 is a continuation of the concepts taught in the course TP424, applying and extending the content of the latter to applications specifically for the land battle. The course will include state-of-the-art concepts and methods for the design and evaluation of vehicle armour systems and personal armour systems (body armour). The importance of ballistic protection as part of a complete system will also be illustrated using the ‘survivability onion’ concept, and by illustrating trade-offs that can be made linked to ballistic protection (reactive armour, active armour, threat detection, damage mitigation). Due to the shift in threat scenario as encountered in current operations, an important part of the course will also be devoted to the effects of blast loadings on both vehicle and personal armour systems, and how these systems are designed in order to mitigate both ballistic and blast effects.
The level of ambition of this course is not aimed at the development of new ballistic protection systems but more at acquiring the skills to evaluate the feasibility of ballistic protection concepts from a technical point of view.
Based on ‘first principle’ approaches this course will provide the necessary tools to validate ballistic protection concepts. A number of modelling approaches in this field will be investigated in more detail both by desktop calculations and/or simulations using finite element software.
Learning outcomes (TP521 - Ballistic impact and protection: applications)
- Understanding of extensive subject matter in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying relevant and valid information to devise arguments, solve complex problems, formulate recommendations, and/or make decisions in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Thinking critically and acting scientifically: deciding on the grounds of critical thinking and an evidence-based approach
- Acting autonomously: gathering and interpreting relevant information from the different disciplines to devise a sound judgement, solve a complex problem, and/or decide
Goals (TP521 - Ballistic impact and protection: applications)
After finishing this course, the student should have obtained the necessary skills to:
- Give a reasoned vision on the technology used for ballistic protection regarding military land systems
- Choose and apply a suitable method and/or model to solve a problem in this field, after critically assessing the actual problem to solve
- Link the contents of this course to the content of the other courses in the field of ballistics regarding threats and ballistic protection
Prerequisites (TP521 - Ballistic impact and protection: applications
This course uses topics that are treated in the following courses:
- Ma 1 POL (Sem 2) TP424 Ballistic impact and protection: fundamentals
The course TP521 is not mentioned as a prerequisite for other courses
Course material (TP521 - Ballistic impact and protection: applications)
- Slides (electronic or printed)
- Course notes (electronic or printed)
Slides will be projected during the courses and will be made available as pdf documents
A syllabus containing the slides shown during the courses will also be made available.
The collection of didactic objects of the used classroom of the Department (room H3039) will be used to illustrate the different theoretical concepts
References (TP521 - Ballistic impact and protection: applications)
´Armour: Materials, Theory and Design´(P. Hazell, CRC Press, 2016, e-book or hard copy)
Didactic means (TP521 - Ballistic impact and protection: applications)
- Teach
- Demonstrate
- Open task
EP522: Turbomachines
Module C2
Course holder:
Major Dr. Ir Bart JANSSENS (3 ECTS)
Assistants:
Captain-Commandant Ir Amaury JAMIN
ECTS: 3
Contact hours:
Class: 15 Hr; practice: 15 Hr
Evaluation:
Daily work: number of written evaluations: 1
Daily work: number of oral evaluations: 0
Daily work: weight of the different evaluations: uniform repartition
Weight factor for the daily work: 10.0
Weight factor for the exam: 20.0
Exam type: oral with a written part or a written preparation
Useful information related to the exam: each student will prepare an exercise or problem in advance and defend his solution at the exam
Content (EP522 - Turbomachines)
- Fundamental equations for turbomachines
- Centrifugal turbopumps
- Axial and radial turbines
- Axial and radial compressors
Learning outcomes (EP522 - Turbomachines)
- Understanding of extensive subject matter in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying relevant and valid information to devise arguments, solve complex problems, formulate recommendations, and/or make decisions in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Thinking critically and acting scientifically: gathering information with a critical and evidence-based approach
- Thinking critically and acting scientifically: elaborating a research question with a critical and evidence-based approach
- Thinking critically and acting scientifically: formulating a judgement on the grounds of critical thinking and an evidence-based approach
- Acting autonomously: shaping and regulating his/her own learning process in function of his/her results
Goals (EP522 - Turbomachines)
- The student describes and applies the basic thermodynamic equations for turbomachinery
- The student describes, explains and applies the basic equations for turbomachinery
- The student describes, explains and applies the principles of centrifugal pumps, axial compressors and axial turbines, including losses and off-design operation
- The student applies the aforementioned theories to estimate the performance of and to do preliminary design studies for centrifugal pumps, axial compressors and axial turbines
- The student appreciates the technological evolution in turbomachinery
Prerequisites (EP522 - Turbomachines)
This course uses topics that are treated in the following courses:
- Ba 3 POL (Sem 1) ES312 Fluid mechanics and energy conversion
The course EP522 is identified as a prerequisite for the following courses:
- Ma 2 POL (Module D3) (Sem 2) EP553 Ship propulsion
- Ma 2 POL (Module D2) (Sem 1) SM542 Air vehicle technology
- Ma 2 POL (Module D3) (Sem 2) SM552 Naval ship technology
Course material (EP522 - Turbomachines)
- Slides (electronic or printed)
- Course notes (electronic or printed)
Also Julia notebooks with solutions to exercices
References (EP522 - Turbomachines)
Balje O.E., 1981, "Turbomachines: A Guide to Design, Selection and Theory". John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Didactic means (EP522 - Turbomachines)
- Teach
- Demonstrate
- Closed task
- Open task
Classes are a mix of theory and demonstration / closed tasks in Julia
There is a lab with a design exercise and an open task for the exam
TP523: Effects of explosions on structures
Module C2
Course holder:
Major Dr. Ir David LECOMPTE (3 ECTS)
Assistants:
Captain-Commandant Ir Bram DESMET
ECTS: 3
Contact hours:
Class: 16 Hr; practice: 14 Hr
Evaluation:
Daily work: number of written evaluations: 1
Daily work: number of oral evaluations: 0
Daily work: weight of the different evaluations: uniform repartition
Weight factor for the daily work: 10.0
Weight factor for the exam: 20.0
Exam type: written
Useful information related to the exam: the written exam is an open-book exam
Content (TP523 - Effects of explosions on structures)
- General classification of explosions
- Shock wave characterisation for non-confined explosions
- Study of shock wave propagation and reflection
- Use of scaling laws for model evaluation
- Blast loading of structures
- Dynamic behaviour of construction materials
- Resistance function for steel and reinforced concrete beams and columns Single degree of freedom modeling
- Blast load calculation of structures based on Technical Manual UFC 3-340-02
Learning outcomes (TP523 - Effects of explosions on structures)
- Understanding of extensive subject matter in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying relevant and valid information to devise arguments, solve complex problems, formulate recommendations, and/or make decisions in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Thinking critically and acting scientifically: gathering information with a critical and evidence-based approach
- Acting autonomously: practicing an attitude of lifelong learning
Goals (TP523 - Effects of explosions on structures)
At the end of this course the student will be able to:
- Analyse, calculate and evaluate the loading on a simple structure due to an explosion
- Analyse, calculate and evaluatethe dynamic deformation of a blast loaded structural member
- Consult, explain and exploit existing norms and guidelines with respect to the study of the effects of explosions in general
- Analyse and evaluate the vulnerability of an existing structure and propose mitigation and protection measures
Prerequisites (TP523 - Effects of explosions on structures)
This course uses topics that are treated in the following courses:
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 1) ES112 Introduction to mathematics, informatics and programming
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 1) ES113 General chemistry
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 1) ES114 Fundamentals of classical mechanics
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 2) ES121 Linear algebra and differential equations
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 2) ES122 Vector calculus and partial differential equations
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 2) ES125 Classical mechanics of solid bodies
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 2) ES126 Thermodynamics
- Ba 2 POL (Sem 1) ES214 Solid mechanics
- Ba 3 POL (Sem 2) ES321 Materials science and selection
The course TP523 is identified as a prerequisite for the following courses:
- Ma 2 POL (Module D3) (Sem 2) SM552 Naval ship technology
Course material (TP523 - Effects of explosions on structures)
- Slides (electronic or printed)
- Course notes (electronic or printed)
Course-specific theory manual: Effects of explosions on structures
Course-specific exercice-book
References (TP523 - Effects of explosions on structures)
- FEMA, Reference Manual to mitigate potential terrorist attacks against buildings, US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), 2011
- HINMAN, Blast safety of the building envelope, Hinman Consulting Engineers, website van de “Whole Building Design Guide WBDG” – National Institute of Building Sciences – USA
- Technical Manual UFC 3-340-02
Didactic means (TP523 - Effects of explosions on structures)
- Teach
- Demonstrate
- Closed task
Course slides
Guided exercices
Technical Manual UFC 3-340-02
SM524: Numerical and experimental methods applied to continuum mechanics
Module C2
Course holder:
Major Dr. Ir David LECOMPTE (4,5 ECTS)
Other teachers:
Major Dr. Ir Bart JANSSENS (1,5 ECTS)
Assistants:
Captain-Commandant Ir Bram DESMET
ECTS: 6
Contact hours:
Practice: 60 Hr
Evaluation:
Daily work: number of written evaluations: 2
Daily work: number of oral evaluations: 0
Daily work: weight of the different evaluations: uniform repartition
Weight factor for the daily work: 20.0
Weight factor for the exam: 40.0
Exam type: oral
Useful information related to the exam: the students will present their project per group of 2-3 students
Content (SM524 - Numerical and experimental methods applied to continuum mechanics)
This course will consist of one combined numerical-experimental project in one of the following domains:
- Dynamic structural behaviour
- Fluid mechanics
- Vibrations
The students will:
- Build an experimental setup
- Instrument the experimental setup using relevant measurement systems to measure e.g. pressure, displacement, strain, velocity and/or accelerations
- Measure, analyze and evaluate the relevant measured variables
- Build a numerical model of the setup
- Simulate the model behavior given the experimental initial and boundary conditions
- Analyze and evaluate the relevant calculated variables
- Compare and discuss the numerical and experimental output
- Write a report describing the:
- Setup
- Used measurement systems
- Measurements
- Numerical model
- Simulation results
- Comparison between measured and simulated results
Learning outcomes (SM524 - Numerical and experimental methods applied to continuum mechanics)
- Understanding of extensive subject matter in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying relevant and valid information to devise arguments, solve complex problems, formulate recommendations, and/or make decisions in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying language and communication skills efficiently: communicating in writing his/her conclusions, knowledge, and the rationale underpinning these
- Applying language and communication skills efficiently: communicating orally his/her conclusions, knowledge, and the rationale underpinning these
- Thinking critically and acting scientifically: elaborating a research question with a critical and evidence-based approach
- Acting autonomously: shaping and regulating his/her own learning process in function of his/her results
Goals (SM524 - Numerical and experimental methods applied to continuum mechanics)
The student will be able to:
- Build an experimantal setup
- Instrument the setup
- Perform relevant measurements
- Analyse and evaluate the measurements
- Use and interpret a commercial code for the relevant problems (e.g. non-linear time-dependent finite element code, CFD code)
- Discuss the relevant parameters of a numerical model
Prerequisites (SM524 - Numerical and experimental methods applied to continuum mechanics)
This course uses topics that are treated in the following courses:
- Ba 3 POL (Sem 1) CL317 English
- Ba 2 POL (Sem 2) ES011 Aerodynamics
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 1) ES112 Introduction to mathematics, informatics and programming
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 1) ES114 Fundamentals of classical mechanics
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 2) ES121 Linear algebra and differential equations
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 2) ES122 Vector calculus and partial differential equations
- Ba 2 POL (Sem 1) ES214 Solid mechanics
- Ba 2 POL (Sem 2) ES221 Numerical methods
- Ba 3 POL (Sem 1) ES312 Fluid mechanics and energy conversion
- Ba 3 POL (Sem 1) ES313 Mathematical modeling and computer simulation
The course SM524 is not mentioned as a prerequisite for other courses
Course material (SM524 - Numerical and experimental methods applied to continuum mechanics)
- Software
- Slides (electronic or printed)
- Course notes (electronic or printed)
The course material comprises:
- An introduction to non-linear time-dependent finite element modeling
- A description of the available measurement systems
- A tutorial on the basics of the dedicated commercial finite element software
- A description of the experimental setup
- Introduction to CFD
References (SM524 - Numerical and experimental methods applied to continuum mechanics)
Didactic means (SM524 - Numerical and experimental methods applied to continuum mechanics)
- Teach
- Closed task
SM525: Ageing of systems
Module C2
Course holder:
Professor Dr. Ir Luc RABET (3 ECTS)
Assistants:
Lieutenant Ir Katia MEERSMAN
ECTS: 3
Contact hours:
Class: 18 Hr; practice: 12 Hr
Evaluation:
Daily work: number of written evaluations: 1
Daily work: number of oral evaluations: 0
Daily work: weight of the different evaluations: uniform repartition
Weight factor for the daily work: 10.0
Weight factor for the exam: 20.0
Exam type: oral with a written part or a written preparation
Content (SM525 - Ageing of systems)
- Introduction to failure analysis of components
- Overview of the different material degradation mechanisms
- Elements of Fracture Mechanics
- Single load fractures (shear and cleavage mode)
- Residual stresses
- Brittle fracture
- Ductile fracture
- Fatigue fracture
- Wear failure
- Corrosion failures
- High temperature failure
- Fractography
- Introduction to nondestructive testing including:
- Liquid penetrant testing
- Magnetic particle inspection
- Radiography
- Eddy currents
- Ultrasonic inspection
- Acoustic emission
- Methodology for conducting a practical failure analysis
Learning outcomes (SM525 - Ageing of systems)
- Understanding of extensive subject matter in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying relevant and valid information to devise arguments, solve complex problems, formulate recommendations, and/or make decisions in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Thinking critically and acting scientifically: gathering information with a critical and evidence-based approach
- Thinking critically and acting scientifically: formulating a judgement on the grounds of critical thinking and an evidence-based approach
- Working with people as an individual or in a group: adapting to individual human behavior and group dynamics
Goals (SM525 - Ageing of systems)
The student is able to:
- Analyse simple material models by asking the appropriate questions
- Reproduce a theoretical reasoning by identifying the assumptions at the basis of the reasoning
- Express himself using the terminology introduced during the course
- Look up the material degradation characteristics and to interpret them in a critical way
- Make life time calculations (fatigue, creep) after having participated at the practical sessions and draw practical consequences from it
- Link material properties to civil/military components/assemblies
- Work in small groups (2 or 3 students) on an imposed case study in the field of material degradation
- Conduct a failure analysis of simple cases using microscopy leading to the root causes of the failure
For the nondestructive inspection part, the student:
- Will be able to understand a selected nondestructive testing method for a certain problem given his overview on possible methods
- Will be aware of the types of material or structural defects that can be detected and monitored with NDT techniques
Prerequisites (SM525 - Ageing of systems)
This course uses topics that are treated in the following courses:
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 1) ES113 General chemistry
- Ba 2 POL (Sem 1),ES214 Solid mechanics
- Ba 3 POL (Sem 2) ES321 Materials science and selection
The course SM525 is identified as a prerequisite for the following courses:
- Ma 2 POL (Module D3) (Sem 2) SM552 Naval ship technology
Course material (SM525 - Ageing of systems)
- Manual (made available)
- Slides (electronic or printed)
- Articles
English textbook Understanding How Components Fail (Donald J. WULPI, 3rd Edition – ASM International)
Slides of the courses and practical sessions
References (SM525 - Ageing of systems)
- Mechanical Metallurgy, George E. DIETER, 3rd Edition, McGraw Hill
- Fatigue of Materials, S. SURESH, 2nd Edition – Cambridge University Press
- ASM handbook "Non destructive evaluation and quality control" Vol 17, American Society of Materials International
Didactic means (SM525 - Ageing of systems)
- Teach
- Demonstrate
- Educational conversation
- Closed task
In service failures for the hands-on failure analysis sessions
SM526: Mechanical systems integration
Module C2
Course holder:
Major Dr. Ir Kristof HARRI (3 ECTS)
Assistants:
Captain-Commandant Ir Amaury JAMIN
ECTS: 3
Contact hours:
Class: 18 Hr; practice: 12 Hr; visit: 3 Hr
Evaluation:
Daily work: number of written evaluations: 1
Daily work: number of oral evaluations: 0
Daily work: weight of the different evaluations: uniform repartition
Weight factor for the daily work: 10.0
Weight factor for the exam: 20.0
Exam type: oral
Useful information related to the exam: project defense
Content (SM526 - Mechanical systems integration)
In this course several (classical) production techniques (turning, milling, drilling, grinding,...) and assembly techniques (glues, welding, bolt-screws,...) are described. Special attention is given to standardization in this field and to the design of bearings.
Modern machining techniques are mentioned for information.
Table of contents:
- General information on mechanical design
- Tolerances, fits and surface quality
- Machining Basics
- The shooting
- Milling
- Drilling and grinding
- Assembly techniques
- Operation and lubrication of the bearings
Learning outcomes (SM526 - Mechanical systems integration)
- Understanding of extensive subject matter in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying relevant and valid information to devise arguments, solve complex problems, formulate recommendations, and/or make decisions in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying language and communication skills efficiently: communicating in writing his/her conclusions, knowledge, and the rationale underpinning these
- Applying language and communication skills efficiently: communicating orally his/her conclusions, knowledge, and the rationale underpinning these
- Thinking critically and acting scientifically: formulating a judgement on the grounds of critical thinking and an evidence-based approach
- Working with people as an individual or in a group: adapting to individual human behavior and group dynamics
Goals (SM526 - Mechanical systems integration)
- The student applies the main basic assumptions and notions of the theory and solves problems by exploiting production processes in mechanical design
- The student critically analyzes publications and standardization in the field of mechanical production and exploits them in a mini-project
- The student makes ´simple´ calculations of a production process in mechanical design
- The student is able to design solutions to a problem, develop and relate sources and concepts in mechanical design
- The student is able to analyse and defend his/her solutions to the problem
Prerequisites (SM526 - Mechanical systems integration)
This course uses topics that are treated in the following courses:
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 2) ES125 Classical mechanics of solid bodies
- Ba 3 POL (Sem 2) SM315 System mechanics
The course SM526 is identified as a prerequisite for the following courses:
- Ma 2 POL (Module D2) (Sem 1) SM542 Air vehicle technology
- Ma 2 POL (Module D3) (Sem 2) SM552 Naval ship technology
Course material (SM526 - Mechanical systems integration)
- Slides (electronic or printed)
- Course notes (electronic or printed)
Solutions to exercises
References (SM526 - Mechanical systems integration)
Library MECA
Didactic means (SM526 - Mechanical systems integration)
- Teach
- Demonstrate
- Closed task
SM527: Autonomous systems
Module C2
Course holder:
Professor Dr. Ir Eric COLON (3 ECTS)
Assistants:
Mr. Yoshiyuki NISHIO
ECTS: 3
Contact hours:
Class: 16 Hr; practice: 14 Hr
Evaluation:
Daily work: number of written evaluations: 1
Daily work: number of oral evaluations: 0
Daily work: weight of the different evaluations: uniform repartition
Weight factor for the daily work: 10.0
Weight factor for the exam: 20.0
Exam type: oral
Content (SM527 - Autonomous systems)
At the end of the course, students are expected to have demonstrable knowledge and insight in the following aspects of unmanned and remotely piloted platforms (land/air/sea):
- Kinematics and actuation of platforms
- Perception of the environment, obstacle avoidance and motion planning
- Control of individual and of group of platforms
- Applications of autonomous systems
- Safety and regulation
Learning outcomes (SM527 - Autonomous systems)
- Understanding of extensive subject matter in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying relevant and valid information to devise arguments, solve complex problems, formulate recommendations, and/or make decisions in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying language and communication skills efficiently: communicating in writing his/her conclusions, knowledge, and the rationale underpinning these
- Applying language and communication skills efficiently: communicating orally his/her conclusions, knowledge, and the rationale underpinning these
- Working with people as an individual or in a group: adapting to individual human behavior and group dynamics
Goals (SM527 - Autonomous systems)
At the end of the course, students are expected to be able to:
- Explain the characteristics and capabilities of typical autonomous systems
- Select a platform adapted to the operational requirements of typical missions
- Design the control loop of typical autonomous platforms
- Implement control algorithm on simulated autonomous systems
- Present the results of the group project during the oral exam
Prerequisites (SM527 - Autonomous systems)
This course uses topics that are treated in the following courses:
- Ma 1 POL (Sem 2) DS425 Intelligent decision support methods
The course SM527 is not mentioned as a prerequisite for other courses
Course material (SM527 - Autonomous systems)
- Software
- Slides (electronic or printed)
- Articles
References (SM527 - Autonomous systems)
- Chapters from Hanbook of Robotics 2nd Edition Springer ISBN: 978-3-319-32550-7
- Introduction to Autonomous Mobile Robots 2nd Edition The MIT Press ISBN: 978-0-262-01535-6
Didactic means (SM527 - Autonomous systems)
- Teach
- Closed task
- Open task
SM531: Land vehicle performance and stability
Module D1
Course holder:
Major Dr. Ir Kristof HARRI (6 ECTS)
ECTS: 6
Contact hours:
Class: 32 Hr; practice: 32 Hr
Evaluation:
Daily work: number of written evaluations: 2
Daily work: number of oral evaluations: 0
Daily work: weight of the different evaluations: uniform repartition
Weight factor for the daily work: 20.0
Weight factor for the exam: 40.0
Exam type: written and oral
Useful information related to the exam: the starting point of the oral exam will be the assignments that have to be solved. Two part exam: oral (50%) and written (50%)
Content (SM531 - Land vehicle performance and stability)
- Vehicle design and mobility
- Classification
- Mobility requirements
- Safety
- Vehicle design
- Mechanics of tires
- Tire terminology
- Rim characteristics
- Tire characteristics
- On-road longitudinal tire dynamics
- Off-road longitudinal tire dynamics
- Lateral tire dynamics
- Interaction between longitudinal and lateral forces
- Vertical properties of tires
- Propulsion
- On road vehicle propulsion
- Off road vehicle propulsion
- Prime movers
- Power transmission (gearbox, differential, ASR)
- Braking
- Braking performance
- Braking stability
- Brake proportioning
- ABS, EBD,...
- Suspensions
- Linkages
- Force elements
- Bounce and pitch motion
- Vehicle roll
- Vehicle handling
- Low speed maneuverability
- High speed maneuverability
- ESC
- Practical sessions
- In the practical exercise session students solve problems (under supervision)
- The selected problems are an application of the knowledge and concepts gained in the lectures
Learning outcomes (SM531 - Land vehicle performance and stability)
- Understanding of extensive subject matter in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying relevant and valid information to devise arguments, solve complex problems, formulate recommendations, and/or make decisions in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying language and communication skills efficiently: communicating orally his/her conclusions, knowledge, and the rationale underpinning these
- Thinking critically and acting scientifically: gathering information with a critical and evidence-based approach
- Thinking critically and acting scientifically: formulating a judgement on the grounds of critical thinking and an evidence-based approach
- Thinking critically and acting scientifically: deciding on the grounds of critical thinking and an evidence-based approach
- Acting autonomously: shaping and regulating his/her own learning process in function of his/her results
- Acting autonomously: gathering and interpreting relevant information from the different disciplines to devise a sound judgement, solve a complex problem, and/or decide
- Acting autonomously: practicing an attitude of lifelong learning
Goals (SM531 - Land vehicle performance and stability)
At the end of the course, the students are expected to:
- Define and understand the working principle of the different components of a vehicle
- Interpret the influence of different parameters (tires, geometry, kinematics,...) on vehicle mobility
- Determine and interpret the vehicle performances taking into account the mobility requirements and the vehicle specifications
- Question the requirement file for the acquisition of a new vehicle taking into account the mobility aspects and the vehicle performance
- Report and defend solutions to different vehicle dynamics problems
- Evaluate, as a manager, the technical problems on vehicles and to give a solution in principal
- Judge and develop operational requirements with respect to vehicle mobility
- Solve (elementary) problems related to vehicle propulsion
- Solve (elementary) problems related to vehicle performance
- Solve (elementary) problems related to vehicle stability
Prerequisites (SM531 - Land vehicle performance and stability)
- The student must have mastered all the basic laws of theoretical mechanics
- The student must have basic notions of regulation techniques
This course uses topics that are treated in the following courses:
- Ba 3 POL (Sem 2) EP324 Piston engines
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 1) ES112 Introduction to mathematics, informatics and programming
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 1) ES114 Fundamentals of classical mechanics
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 2) ES121 Linear algebra and differential equations
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 2) ES122 Vector calculus and partial differential equations
- Ba 3 POL (Sem 2) SM315 System mechanics
The course SM531 is identified as a prerequisite for the following courses:
- Ma 2 POL (Module D1) (Sem 2) SM532 Land vehicle technology
Course material (SM531 - Land vehicle performance and stability)
- Slides (electronic or printed)
- Course notes (electronic or printed)
Course notes SM531 ´ Land vehicle performance and stability´, by K. HARRI
References (SM531 - Land vehicle performance and stability)
Didactic means (SM531 - Land vehicle performance and stability)
- Teach
- Closed task
- Open task
Lectures
Guided exercise session
Assignments: students solve problems with respect to propulsion, braking, suspension and vehicle handling of a land vehicle (graded with report - daily work). These assignments are the basic part of the oral exam.
SM541: Performance and stability of fixed wing aircraft
Module D2
Course holder:
Lieutenant-Colonel Dr. Ir Elmar RECKER (2 ECTS)
Other teachers:
Professor Dr. Ir Axel COUSSEMENT (2 ECTS)
ECTS: 4
Contact hours:
Class: 26 Hr; practice: 14 Hr
Evaluation:
Daily work: number of written evaluations: 1
Daily work: number of oral evaluations: 0
Daily work: weight of the different evaluations: uniform repartition
Weight factor for the daily work: 13.0
Weight factor for the exam: 27.0
Exam type: written
Useful information related to the exam: mail DEAO a.i. Mon 18/05/2020 07:00
Content (SM541 - Performance and stability of fixed wing aircraft)
- Aircraft Performance:
- Performance parameters:
- Coventions
- Forces
- Fundamental parameters
- Governing equations
- Steady flight:
- Symmetric flight
- Parameters affecting performance curves
- Climbing performance
- Descending performance
- Accelerated flight:
- Accelerated straight level flight
- Load factor
- Turning flight
- Accelerated climbs
- Total energy
- Flight envelope
- Takeoff
- Landing
- Performance parameters:
- Aircraft Stability:
- Static stability and control
- Equations of motion
- Stability derivatives
- Dynamic stability
- Control response
- Introduction to enhanced stability
Learning outcomes (SM541 - Performance and stability of fixed wing aircraft)
- Understanding of extensive subject matter in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying relevant and valid information to devise arguments, solve complex problems, formulate recommendations, and/or make decisions in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying language and communication skills efficiently: communicating in writing his/her conclusions, knowledge, and the rationale underpinning these
- Applying language and communication skills efficiently: communicating orally his/her conclusions, knowledge, and the rationale underpinning these
- Thinking critically and acting scientifically: formulating a judgement on the grounds of critical thinking and an evidence-based approach
- Thinking critically and acting scientifically: Ddciding on the grounds of critical thinking and an evidence-based approach
- Acting autonomously: gathering and interpreting relevant information from the different disciplines to devise a sound judgement, solve a complex problem, and/or decide.
- Acting autonomously: practicing an attitude of lifelong learning
Goals (SM541 - Performance and stability of fixed wing aircraft)
At the end of the course, students are expected to evaluate a particular design in terms of:
- Performance
- Stability
At the end of the course, students are expected to solve problems related to:
- Performance
- Stability
Prerequisites (SM541 - Performance and stability of fixed wing aircraft)
This course uses topics that are treated in the following courses:
- Ma 2 POL (Module D2) (Sem 2) EP543 Aircraft propulsion
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 1) ES114 Fundamentals of classical mechanics
- Ba 3 POL (Sem 1) ES312 Fluid mechanics and energy conversion
The course SM541 is identified as a prerequisite for the following courses:
- Ma 2 POL (Module D2) (Sem 1) SM542 Air vehicle technology
Course material (SM541 - Performance and stability of fixed wing aircraft)
Course notes (electronic or printed)
References (SM541 - Performance and stability of fixed wing aircraft)
- Asselin Mario; An introduction to Aircraft Performance
- Corke Thomas; Design of Aircraft
- Cumpsty Nicholas; Jet propulsion
- John D. Anderson Jr. Introduction to flight. McGraw Hill, third edition, 1989
- Barnes W. McCormick. Aerodynamics, aeronautics and flight mechanics, John Wiley, 1979
- Bernard Etkin and Lloyd Duff Reid. Dynamics of flight. Stability and control. John Wiley, third edition, 1996
Didactic means (SM541 - Performance and stability of fixed wing aircraft)
- Teach
- Closed task
- Open task
SM542: Air vehicle technologie
Module D2
Course holder:
Major Dr. Ir Benoît MARINUS (2 ECTS)
Assistants:
Lieutenant Ir Julien LONGIN
ECTS: 2
Contact hours:
Class: 12 Hr; practice: 6 Hr; visit: 6 Hr
Evaluation:
Daily work: number of written evaluations: 1
Daily work: number of oral evaluations: 0
Daily work: weight of the different evaluations: uniform repartition
Weight factor for the daily work: 6.0
Weight factor for the exam: 14.0
Exam type: oral
Content (SM542 - Air vehicle technologie)
- Wings, high-lift devices, and control surfaces
- Aeroelasticity (wing divergence and aileron reversal)
- Fuselage aerodynamics and structure
- Fan/Propeller/Rotor aerodynamics and structure
- On-board systems (ECS, APU/EPU, hydraulic system, electric system, fuel system,...)
- Supersonic flight
Learning outcomes (SM542 - Air vehicle technologie)
- Understanding of extensive subject matter in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying relevant and valid information to devise arguments, solve complex problems, formulate recommendations, and/or make decisions in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying language and communication skills efficiently: communicating in writing his/her conclusions, knowledge, and the rationale underpinning these
- Applying language and communication skills efficiently: communicating orally his/her conclusions, knowledge, and the rationale underpinning these
- Thinking critically and acting scientifically: gathering information with a critical and evidence-based approach
- Thinking critically and acting scientifically: formulating a judgement on the grounds of critical thinking and an evidence-based approach
- Thinking critically and acting scientifically: deciding on the grounds of critical thinking and an evidence-based approach
- Acting autonomously: gathering and interpreting relevant information from the different disciplines to devise a sound judgement, solve a complex problem, and/or decide
- Acting autonomously: practicing an attitude of lifelong learning
- Collaborating in a multidisciplinary environment: collaborating beyond the borders of specific disciplines to reach a common goal
Goals (SM542 - Air vehicle technologie)
At the end of the course, students are expected to evaluate a particular design in terms of:
- Wings, high-lift devices, and control surfaces
- Aeroelasticity (wing divergence and aileron reversal)
- Fuselage aerodynamics and structure
- Fan/Propeller/Rotor aerodynamics and structure
- On-board systems (ECS, APU/EPU, hydraulic system, electric system, fuel system,...)
- Effects of Supersonic flight
At the end of the course, students are expected to solve problems related to:
- Wings, high-lift devices, and control surfaces
- Aeroelasticity (wing divergence and aileron reversal)
- Fuselage aerodynamics and structure
- On-board systems (ECS, APU/EPU, hydraulic system, electric system, fuel system,...)
- Effects of Supersonic flight
Prerequisites (SM542 - Air vehicle technologie)
This course uses topics that are treated in the following courses:
- Ba 3 POL (Sem 2) EP324 Piston engines
- Ma 2 POL (Module C2) (Sem 1) EP522 Turbomachines
- Ma 2 POL (Module D2) (Sem 2) EP543 Aircraft propulsion
- Ba 2 POL (Sem 1) ES214 Solid mechanics
- Ba 3 POL (Sem 1) ES312 Fluid mechanics and energy conversion
- Ba 3 POL (Sem 2) ES321 Materials science and selection
- Ba 3 POL (Sem 2) SM315 System mechanics
- Ma 2 POL (Module C2) (Sem 1) SM526 Mechanical systems integration
- Ma 2 POL (Module D2) (Sem 1) SM541 Performance and stability of fixed wing aircraft
- Ma 2 POL (Module D2) (Sem 2) SM544 Performance and stability of rotary wing aircraft
- Ma 1 POL (Sem 1) TP413 Cabin environment of military platforms
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 1) WS111 Introduction to military systems
The course SM542 is not mentioned as a prerequisite for other courses
Course material (SM542 - Air vehicle technologie)
- Slides (electronic or printed)
- Course notes (electronic or printed)
Syllabus ´Air Vehicle Technology´, B.G. Marinus, 2020
References (SM542 - Air vehicle technologie)
- Raymer, D. P. Aircraft Design: a conceptual approach. AIAA, Reston (USA), 2006
- Wright, J., and Cooper, J. Aeroelasticity and Loads. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd, Chichester (England), 2007
Didactic means (SM542 - Air vehicle technologie)
- Educational conversation
- Open task
Guided questions & answers sessions
Quick assessments (graded)
Open task with data collection and analysis (graded written report ---daily work--- and oral presentation with defense ---oral exam---)
SM551: Ship stability and performance
Module D3
Course holder:
Major Dr. Ir Bart JANSSENS (6 ECTS)
Assistants:
Captain-Commandant Ir Jonathan MARTINO
Mr. Yoshiyuki NISHIO
ECTS: 6
Contact hours:
Class: 26 Hr; practice: 30 Hr; visit: 8 Hr
Evaluation:
Daily work: number of written evaluations: 0
Daily work: number of oral evaluations: 1
Daily work: weight of the different evaluations: uniform repartition
Weight factor for the daily work: 20.0
Weight factor for the exam: 40.0
Exam type: oral
Useful information related to the exam: lab reports for the stability lab and the resistance lab & written exam
Content (SM551 - Ship stability and performance)
- Static Stability
- Stability of the floating body
- Stability of the intact ship
- Stability computations
- Stability curves
- Moving, loading and unloading weights
- The problem of mobile cargo
- Hull damage
- Grounding
- Docking
- The inclining experiment
- Stability regulations
- Dynamic stability
- Modeling waves
- • Ship motions
- • Damping installations
- • Seakeeping experiments
- Ship resistance
- The towing tank experiment
- Numerical approximation
Learning outcomes (SM551 - Ship stability and performance)
- Understanding of extensive subject matter in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying relevant and valid information to devise arguments, solve complex problems, formulate recommendations, and/or make decisions in the field of Engineering and Military Sciences
- Applying language and communication skills efficiently: communicating in writing his/her conclusions, knowledge, and the rationale underpinning these
- Applying language and communication skills efficiently: communicating orally his/her conclusions, knowledge, and the rationale underpinning these
- Thinking critically and acting scientifically: deciding on the grounds of critical thinking and an evidence-based approach
- Working with people as an individual or in a group: adapting to individual human behavior and group dynamics
- Acting autonomously: gathering and interpreting relevant information from the different disciplines to devise a sound judgement, solve a complex problem, and/or decide
- Thinking and acting ethically: acting by considering his/her social and ethical responsibilities
Goals (SM551 - Ship stability and performance)
This course aims to teach the students about the theory of static and dynamic ship stability, so they are aware of and able to compute the influence of changes to a ship’s configuration. Furthermore, the factors influencing the resistance force are studied.
At the end of the course, students are expected to have demonstrable knowledge and insight in:
- The static stability of
- The intact ship
- The intact ship after loading, unloading and moving weights
- The damaged ship
- The grounded ship
- Experimental determination of the static stability characteristics
- Stability regulations and their verification
- Interaction with waves
- Dynamic stability aspects
- The resistance force
Student will be able to:
- Compute the stability properties of a ship, both using the stability curves and based on the ship shape
- Compute changes in the stability due to modifications or damage
- Experimentally determine and analyse the stability characteristics on a model ship
- Obtain ship resistance using numerical simulation and / or experiments
- Compute, analyse and evaluate the main characteristics of the dynamic stability
- Apply the knowledge from this course to the writing and verification of specifications for modification or procurement of ships
- Report in written and oral form and with criticism about his findings concerning ship stability and resistance
- Conduct elementary research and acquire knowledge independently concerning recent developments and trends
Prerequisites (SM551 - Ship stability and performance)
This course uses topics that are treated in the following courses:
- Ba 3 POL (Sem 2) EP324 Piston engines
- Ba 1 POL (Sem 2) ES125 Classical mechanics of solid bodies
- Ba 3 POL (Sem 1) ES312 Fluid mechanics and energy conversion
The course SM551 is identified as a prerequisite for the following courses:
- Ma 2 POL (Module D3) (Sem 2) EP553 Ship propulsion
- Ma 2 POL (Module D3) (Sem 2) SM552 Naval ship technology
Course material (SM551 - Ship stability and performance)
- Slides (electronic or printed)
- Course notes (electronic or printed)
Ship stability experiment
Solutions to exercises
References (SM551 - Ship stability and performance)
- Hervieu R, Statique du navire, 1986
- Devauchelle P, Dynamique du navire, 1986
- Library MECA-Marine
Didactic means (SM551 - Ship stability and performance)
- Teach
- Demonstrate
- Educational conversation
- Closed task
- Open task
Lectures
Exercise sessions
Labs
Application of numerical simulation tools
Visit in conjunction with SM552