FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Mechanical Engineering
ME 423 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Finite Element Method
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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ME 423
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Fall/Spring
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2
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2
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3
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6
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Prerequisites |
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Elective
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of the finite element methods, simple one-dimensional problems, continuing to two- and three-dimensional elements, some applications in heat transfer and solid mechanics. The course covers modeling, mathematical formulation, and computer implementation. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | Direct method, Energy method and Methods of Weighted Residuals to construct FEM formulation, 1-D elements, bars, truss systems, beams, frames, 2-D linear and quadratic elements based on plane stress and plane strain assumptions, numeric integration, heat transfer problems. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses |
X
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Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Analysis in SolidWorks with solid finite elements, vonMises stresses | Course Book: Chapter 13.9; Y. Reference-1: SolidWorks Simulation Fundamentals; Y. Reference-2: Chapter 3.5 ve 5.5. |
2 | Analysis of beam structures in SolidWorks and comparison with Bernoully Euler beam tehory | Cousrse Book: Chapter 4.2; Y. Reference-1: SolidWorks Simulation Fundamentals |
3 | Finite element formulation of frames, solutions with MatLAB codes | Course Book: Chapter 4 |
4 | Analysis of frames with ANSYS APDL language | Course Book: Chapter 4.6 |
5 | Additional examples for frame structures, static and modal analyses | Course Book: Chapter 4 |
6 | Finite element formulation of trusses, solutions with MatLAB codes | Course Book: Chapter 3 |
7 | Analysis of trusses with ANSYS APDL language | Course Book: Chapter 3.5 |
8 | Verification of solutions of frame and truss problems | Course Book: Chapter 4.5, 3.6 |
9 | Midterm exam | |
10 | Finite element formulation of multi-body systems, solutions by MatLAB codes | Reference-3 |
11 | Analysis of multi-body systems in Solidworks | Reference-1: SolidWorks Simulation Fundamentals |
12 | Analysis of multi-bodu systems in ANSYS | Reference-4 |
13 | Analysis of heat transfer problems in ANSYS | Course Book: Chapter 6 |
14 | Analysis of fluid mechanics problems iN ANSYS | Course Book: Chapter 6 |
15 | General review problems | |
16 | Final exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | S. Moaveni. Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS. Prentince Hall, NJ, 1999 |
Suggested Readings/Materials | 1) http://help.solidworks.com/2021/English/SolidWorks/cworks/IDC_HELP_HELPTOPICS.htm 2) R.G.Budynas and J.K.Nisbett, Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design, Ninth Edition, McGraw Hill, 2011. 3) H. Karagülle, L. Malgaca, M. Dirilmiş, M. Akdağ and Ş. Yavuz, “Vibration control of a two-link flexible manipulator”, Journal of Vibration and Control, 2017, Vol. 23(12) 2023–2034. 4) ANSYS Multibody Analysis Guide |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments | ||
Presentation / Jury | ||
Project | ||
Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
2
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60
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Final Exam |
1
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40
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
2
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60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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Study Hours Out of Class |
16
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3
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48
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
0
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Presentation / Jury |
0
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Project |
0
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
2
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20
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40
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Final Exam |
1
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28
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28
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Total |
180
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To have adequate knowledge in Mathematics, Mathematics based physics, statistics and linear algebra and Mechanical Engineering; to be able to use theoretical and applied information in these areas on complex engineering problems. |
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2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex Mechanical Engineering problems; to be able to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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3 | To be able to design a thermal and mechanical system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the requirements; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. |
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4 | To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications. |
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5 | To be able to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or Mechanical Engineering research topics. |
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6 | To be able to work efficiently in Mechanical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. |
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7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. |
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8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions. |
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9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications. |
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10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. |
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11 | To be able to collect data in the area of Mechanical Engineering, and to be able to communicate with colleagues in a foreign language. |
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12 | To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently. |
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13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information, to be able to stay current with developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechanical Engineering. |
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