FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Mechanical Engineering

ME 423 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Finite Element Method
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
ME 423
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
6

Prerequisites
  ME 208 To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
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;
  • Define general steps of finite element methods.
  • Explain basic finite element formulation techniques.
  • Derive finite element formulation for mechanical and thermal problems.
  • Analyse basic problems in heat transfer and solid mechanics.
  • Employ computer program based on finite element methods.
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.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
X
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
60
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
16
3
48
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
2
20
40
Final Exam
1
28
28
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
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.

X
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.

X
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.

X
4

To be able to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analysis and solution of complex problems in engineering applications.

X
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.

6

To be able to work efficiently in Mechanical Engineering disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

X
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.

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.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; to have knowledge about standards utilized in engineering applications.

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.

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.

12

To be able to speak a second foreign language at a medium level of fluency efficiently.

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.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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