EXT8024 : Aerospace Manufacturing
EXT8024 : Aerospace Manufacturing
- Offered for Year: 2026/27
- Module Leader(s):
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Off Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
N/A
Outline Of Syllabus
This module covers:
Basic airframe structure. Airframe component manufacturing techniques. Joining techniques. Assembly
technology. Composite structures. Jigless assembly and automated manufacture.
Basic aero-engine structure. Geometry and material constraints. Manufacturing processes: forging, casting,
welding & joining techniques, special processes, small and non round hole manufacture.
Certification, verification inspection and quality control.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
Understand the basic structure of modern airframes and aero-engines and the manufacturing
processes used to produce them.
Have an insight into advanced and emerging aerospace manufacturing technologies and be able
to critically review the suitability of new emerging technologies for the specific requirements and
characteristics of the aerospace industry.
Intended Skill Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will have:
Have an awareness of the properties and application areas for advanced materials used in the
manufacture of aerospace components.
Have the ability to communicate and present state of the art technology review results with clear
justification of their technological and operational advantages and disadvantages.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 24 | 0:50 | 20:00 | Exam Revision |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Examination |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 2:00 | 24:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 130:00 | 130:00 | Independent Learning |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 24 | 1:00 | 24:00 | Lecture follow-up |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
N/A
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 120 | 2 | A | 50 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 25 | Coursework 1 |
| Written exercise | 2 | M | 25 | Coursework 2 |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
N/A
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EXT8024's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- EXT8024's past Exam Papers
General Notes
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