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AIAA Aerospace Design Engineers Guide, Fifth Edition
Click for larger image The Design Guide Subcommittee of the AIAA Design Engineering Technical Committee
Library of Flight Series
Published by AIAA, © 2003, 5th Edition, 447 pages, Paperback
ISBN-10: 1-56347-590-1
ISBN-13: 978-1-56347-590-0

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The fifth revised and enlarged edition of this classic, indispensable, and practical guide provides a condensed collection of commonly used engineering reference data specifically related to aerospace design. New material on air breathing propulsion, systems engineering, and radar cross section has been added to reflect recent data in aircraft design. AIAA Aerospace Design Engineers Guide is an essential tool for every design engineer and every aspiring aerospace engineering student!
Here's what the reviewers are saying:
"If you have to choose what goes in your briefcase, choose this over your address book." - Guy L. Gettle, JoyVer, Inc.

"I have the first and second editions. This one is wonderful. Half of my dept. ordered one after seeing mine." - Dept. Mgr., Lockheed Martin

Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Introduction
  • Mathematics
  • Greek Alphabet • SI Prefixes • Algebra • Trigonometry • Mensuration • Analytic Geometry • Differential Calculus • Integral Calculus • Differential Equations • Complex Quantities • Some Standard Series • Matrix Operations • Determinants • Curve Fitting • Small-Term Approximations • Vector Equations
  • Conversion Factors
  • Length [l] • Area [A] • Volume [V] • Plane Angle [q] • Solid Angle • Mass [m] • Density [r] • Time [t] • Velocity [v] • Pressure [p] • Force [F] • Energy, Work, Heat [W] • Power [P] • Temperature [T] • Absolute or Dynamic Viscosity [m] • Thermal Conductivity [k] • Inductance [L] • Kinematic Viscosity [v = m/r] • Capacitance [c] • Electrical Resistance [R] • Electrical Resistivity, Reciprocal Conductivity [r] • Magnetic Field Intensity [H] • Magnetomotive Force • Magnetic Flux [f] • Magnetic Flux Density [B] • Fundamental Constants • Common Derived Units
  • Materials and Specifications
  • Metallic Materials • Weights of Liquids • Weights of Gases • Composite vs Metal Alloy • Composite Material Behavior • Galvanic Series
  • Section Properties
  • Plane Areas • Solids • Shells
  • Structural Design Beam Formulas
  • Torsion Formulas—Solid and Tubular Sections • Torsion Formulas—Thin-Walled Open Sections • Position of Flexural Center Q for Different Sections • Buckling and Stress • Columns • Plates • Rivet Strengths • Bolt and Screw Strengths • Vibration • Characteristics of Harmonic Motion • Forced Vibration • Beam Natural Frequency • Plate Natural Frequency
  • Mechanical Design
  • Springs • Machine Screws—Tap Drill and Clearance Drill Sizes • Decimal Equivalents of Drill Size • Standard Gages • Coefficients of Static and Sliding Friction • Gears • Formulas for Brakes, Clutches, and Couplings • Pumps • Control System Loads • Dynamic-Stop Loads • Friction of Pulleys and Rollers • Cables • Bearings and Bushings • Rods and Links • Shafts • Pins • Actuators • Cylindrical Fits • Key Joints • Kinematics
  • Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing ASME Y14.5M-1994
  • ASME Y14.5M-1994 • Geometric Symbols, Definitions, and Modifiers • Material Condition Symbols and Definitions • Standard Rules • Location Tolerance • Straightness of a Surface • Straightness of an Axis • Flatness• Circularity [Roundness] • Cylindricity • Parallelism • Profile of a Line • Profile of a Surface • Perpendicularity • Angularity • Concentricity • Symmetry • Circular Runout • Total Runout • Positioning for Symmetry • Composite Positional Tolerancing • Datum Targets • Example Datum Targets • Manufacturing Cost vs Tolerance • Conversion Chart • Conversion of True Position Tolerance Zone to/from Coordinate Tolerance Zone
  • Electrical/Electronic/Radar Design
  • Symbol Definitions • Ohm’s Law • Wire Chart • Resistor Color Codes • Properties of Insulating Materials • Connectors • Interface Connector Pin Assignments per RS-232-C • Resistor, Capacitor, Inductance Combinations • Dynamic Elements and Networks • Laplace Transforms • Voice Transmission Facilities • Electromagnetic Spectrum • Antennas • Frequency Classifications • Radar Letter-Band Nomenclature • Radar Range Equation • U.S. Electronic Equipment Designations
  • Aircraft and Helicopter Design
  • Vehicle Definitions • Aerodynamics • Radar Cross Section • Propulsion • Performance • Helicopter Design • Bibliography
  • Airbreathing Propulsion Design
  • Propeller Propulsion Symbols • Propeller Thrust • Jet Propulsion Nomenclature • Jet Propulsion Engine Symbols • Gas Turbine and Turbojet Performance Parameters • Gas Turbine Correction Parameters • Gas Turbine Station Notations • Gas Turbine Fundamentals • Propulsive Efficiency • Normal Shock Waves • Oblique Shock Waves • Subsonic Inlets and Exhaust Systems • Multi-Mission Inlets and Exhaust Systems • Ramjet and Scramjet Engines • Bibliography
  • Spacecraft and Launch Vehicle Design
  • Spacecraft General Information • Launch Vehicles • Space Environment • Orbital Mechanics • Propulsion Systems • Attitude Control • Power Systems • Thermal Control • Fluid Systems for Heat Transfer • Communications • Structure Design and Test • Reference
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