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AE. 268. Hydrodynamic. of • Compressible Fluid. 12 units; one term.
Prerequisites: AE. 266 a, h.
Relation of the equations to the kinetic theory of gases, theory of jets and of the
Venturi tube, motion with a velocity exceeding the velocity of sound, shock waves,
cavitation.
Instructor: Bateman.
AE. 269 a, b, c. Advanced Problems in Theoretical Aerodynamics.
9 units; first, second and third terms.
A seminar cou(se in the applications of theoretical aerodynamics to aeronautical
problems for students who have had AE. 266 and AE. 267.
Instructors: Karman, Millikan.
AE. 270 a, b, c. Elasticity Applied to Aeronautics. 12 units, fint term;
6 units, second and third term ••
Prerequisites: AM. 1 a, b, c, 3; Ma. 11 and Ma. 8 a, b, c, or Ma. 15 a, b, c.
An:llysis of stress and strain. Hookes law. Theory of bending and torsion.
Stresses in thin shells. Theory of elastic stability. Vibrations and flutter.
Instructors: Karman, Sechler.
AE. 270 d. Vibration Problems in Aeronautics. 6 units; third term.
Prerequisites: AE. 270 a, b.
Fundamentals of vibration analysis. Vibration problems occurring in airplane
design with particular reference to the problems of flutter.
Instructor: Karman.
AE. 290 a, b, c. Aeronautical Seminar. 2 units; first, second and third
terms.
Study and critical discussion of current contributions to aerodynamics and
aeronautical engineering.