"Aircraft Design: A Conceptual Approach, Sixth Edition by AIAA Fellow Dr. Daniel P. Raymer provides updates to what has become a standard textbook and reference throughout the world on the subject of aircraft conceptual design. This new edition expands and updates this modern classic including timely topics such as "green aircraft" and electric propulsion, but retains the completeness and readability that have placed it in universities and design...

"Aircraft Engine Design, Third Edition presents a complete and realistic aircraft engine design experience. From the request for proposal for a new aircraft to the final engine layout, it outlines the concepts and procedures required for the entire process. The writing of the third edition of Aircraft Engine Design began as soon as the second edition was published in 2003. The ensuing 15 years of evolutionary changes have created an improved, new...

In this documentary originally broadcast as part of the series, Extreme Engineering, builders work to construct the Woodrow Wilson Bridge over the Potomac River, the world's largest bascule bridge.

Small Unmanned Fixed-wing Aircraft Design is the essential guide to designing, building and testing fixed wing UAVs (or drones). It deals with aircraft from two to 150 kg in weight and is based on the first-hand experiences of the world renowned UAV team at the UK's University of Southampton. The book covers both the practical aspects of designing, manufacturing and flight testing and outlines and the essential calculations needed to underpin successful...