Basics
High-Lift Devices
In a previous post I introduced the concept of boundary layer separation and how aquatic animals actively or passively…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Basics
The Evolution of Airplanes
Adrian Bejan is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Duke University and as an offshoot from his…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
The Birth of the Jet: The Engine that Shrunk the World
In today’s time it is easy to take for granted the complex inventions that alleviate our everyday life.…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Jet Engine Design and Optimisation
For aircraft jet propulsion there are in general four distinct designs: the turbojet, turbofan (or bypass engine), turboprop…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Variable Stiffness Composites
In previous posts I have discussed the unique characteristics and manufacturing processes of a certain type of composite material, namely continuous fibre-reinforced…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Carbon Nanotube Hierarchical Composites for Interlaminar Strengthening
The exploitation of conventional, continuous fibre-reinforced plastics in engineering structures has been steadily diversifying from sports equipment and…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Boundary Layer Separation and Pressure Drag
At the start of the 19th century, after studying the highly cambered thin wings of many different birds,…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
How Quickly Do Bubbles Rise in a Pint of Beer?
The material we covered in the last two posts (skin friction and pressure drag) allows us to consider a fun…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
The Atmosphere
Understanding the details of the atmosphere is critical for manned flight since it provides the medium through which…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi NathanBasics
Operational Requirements
Every aircraft has a certain operational environment, including aspects of flight and ground operations, that it is designed to serve…
July 26, 2021 · Boomi Nathan