Aeronautical engineering is a specialized field of engineering that deals with the study, design, and manufacture of machines suitable for flight, as well as aircraft operation techniques. We have compiled a list of the best reference books on aeronautical engineering for B.E/B.Tech students. These books are used by aeronautical engineering students from top universities around the world and many other institutes and colleges.
Here’s the complete list of B.E/B.Tech. Aeronautical Engineering books, which are arranged year and semester-wise. We have also listed down both core and elective subject books.
1st Year B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Books (1st & 2nd Semester)
The 1st year B.E/B.Tech subjects are common across various branches of engineering. You can check the full list of common engineering books for 1st year here.
2nd Year B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Books (3rd & 4th Semester)
3rd Semester Books
- Mechanics of Materials
- Numerical Modelling of Manufacturing Processes
- Manufacturing Processes
- Machine Design and Computer Aided Machine Drawing
- Partial Differential Equations and Transform Theorems
- Fluid Mechanics and Machinery
- Elements of Aeronautics
- Applied Thermodynamics of Materials at Macro and Nano Scale
- Aero, Marine, Metallurgical and Molecular Thermodynamics
4th Semester Books
3rd Year B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Books (5th & 6th Semester)
5th Semester Books
- Advanced Flight Dynamics
- Design of Composite Materials
- Entrepreneurship Development, Management and Apparel Entrepreneurship
- Propulsion – II
- Advance Theory of Vibrations
- Fluid Mechanics
6th Semester Books
- Aircraft Performance
- Modeling and Finite Element Analysis
- Finite Element Method and Analysis
- Aircraft General Engineering and Maintenance Practices
- Experimental Aerodynamics
6th Semester Elective Books
- Artificial Intelligence
- Numerical Methods in Fluid Flow Problems
- Advance Gas Turbine Engines Theory
- Two Phase Flow and Heat Transfer
4th Year B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Books (7th & 8th Semester)
7th Semester Books
7th Semester Elective Books
- Fatigue and Fracture Mechanics
- Fracture Mechanics, Fatigue and Analysis of Engineering Failures
- Hydraulics and Pneumatics
- Wind Energy Technology
- Guidance and Navigation
- Computer Science and Operation Research
- Helicopter Theory
- Aero Engine Maintenance and Repair
- UAV Systems
- Aircraft Materials and Processes
- Vibration and Structural Dynamics
- Introduction to Aeroelasticity
- Aeroelasticity
- Airframe Maintenance and Repair
- Disaster Mitigation and Management
8th Semester Books
8th Semester Elective Books
- Boundary Layer Theory
- Flight Testing
- Helicopter Dynamics
- Rockets and Missiles
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing and Automation
- Air Traffic Control Services and Procedures
B.Tech Aeronautical Engineering Books (Additional Core/Elective)
Core Books (Additional)
- Kinematics and Dynamics of Machines
- CFD in Manufacturing Processes
- Aerospace Materials and Manufacturing Processes
- Advance Manufacturing Process Simulation and Management
- Advance Mechanics of Materials
- Applied Numerical Methods
- Solid Mechanics for Technologists
- Mechanical Vibrations
- Applied Gasdynamics
- New Total Quality Management
Elective Books (Additional)
- Industrial Pollution Control Engineering
- Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul
- Advanced Thermodynamics and Combustion
- Microprocessor and Peripherals
- Micro and Smart Systems Technology
- Modelling and Optimisation in Flexible Manufacturing System
- Reliability Engineering Basic Principles
- Industrial Robotics
- Smart Materials and Structures
- Advanced Aeroelasticity
- Aerospace Quality Assurance
- Agile Manufacturing Technologies
- Aircraft Safety Rules and Regulations
- Theory and Design of Plates and Shells
Kindly note that we have put a lot of effort into researching the best reference books on all the subjects of B.E/B.Tech. Aeronautical Engineering, and came out with a recommended list. If any more subjects need to be added to this list, please let us know.
