Shashwat Vyas

Upcoming graduate of Aerospace Engineering with a strong academic foundation in the subject along with experience in hands on projects. Academic studies have provided a foundation in aerodynamics and physics; structural dynamics; systems design and testing; flight mechanics and controls; and 2D and 3D CAD design tools. Driven with a passion for aviation and space thus, stays updated on industry trends. A collaborator that also works well independently.

• Obtained SolidWorks Certificate from Dassault Systemes on August 31, 2023.

GEARBOX

The team was tasked with designing a system to regulate the location of a single slotted flap, chosen by the client for its ability to lower landing and take-off speeds. Using CATIA, they developed a functional model considering geometric restrictions, mechanism volume, and shape.

AIRFOIL AND FLAP

The team, tasked with developing a system for regulating the location of a pre-selected single slotted flap, used CATIA to create a functional model based on specified geometric restrictions, mechanism volume, and shape. The chosen flap design enables lower landing and take-off speeds, meeting the client's requirements.

GLIDER

The project team received glider specifications from the competition, and the Aerospace department provided materials and machinery. The wing, made from CFRP and fiberglass molded with limited resin, contrasted with the polystyrene fuselage, while the empennage was crafted from plywood using 3D laser cutting.

HELICOPTER LANDING SKID

A skid landing gear for a small helicopter was designed to acquire relevant parameters, and various stress analyses were performed using the Finite Element Method for different payloads at each part of the skid. Material selection for the skid was based on the material index to ensure resistance to fatigue, while avoiding susceptibility to corrosion.

CONSTRUCTION SITE MONITORING DRONE

The team designed a construction site monitoring drone with parts provided by the Aerospace department, assembling it in the laboratory. Using CATIA,the payload was designed, equipped with cameras featuring a pan-tilt mechanism, and coded the drone and payload using Arduino IDE, connecting it to the ground control to gather relevant data.