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Finite Element Method
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
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ME 423
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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 | ME 208 or AE 426 To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD) | |||||
| Course Language | English | |||||
| Course Type | ELECTIVE_COURSE | |||||
| Course Level | First Cycle | |||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to face | |||||
| Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course |
Lecturing Laboratory |
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| National Occupational Classification Code | - | |||||
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| Course Objectives | This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of the finite element method. The derivation of mathematical models of basic structures is introduced. Computer solutions of mathematical models are given. Modal, static, frequency response, and transient analyses are considered. Commercial finite element programs are used for real engineering structures. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Description | Finite element matrices in local coordinates, transformation matrices, finite element matrices in global coordinates, derivation of mathematical model by assembling finite elements; single-body and multi-body systems; analyzing real engineering systems by commercial finite element programs; modal, static, frequency response, and transient analyses. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Week | Subjects | Required Materials | Learning Outcome |
| 1 | Introduction to Finite Element Methods | Course book: Chapter 1 | LO1 |
| 2 | Finite element matrices in local coordinates | Course book: Chapter 4 | LO1 |
| 3 | Finite element matrices in global coordinates | Course book: Chapter 4 | LO2 |
| 4 | Assembling finite elements, developing mathematical model, static solution for single body structures | Course book: Chapter 4 | LO2 |
| 5 | Analysis basic structures | Course book: Chapter 4 | LO3 |
| 6 | Analysis of basic structures | Course book: Chapter 4 | LO3 |
| 7 | Multi-body mechanical systems | ANSYS Multi-Body Analysis Guide | LO4 |
| 8 | Midterm exam-1 | Course material | LO3 |
| 9 | Multi-body mechanical systems | ANSYS Multi-Body Analysis Guide | LO4 |
| 10 | Modal analysis | Course book: Chapter 11 | LO4 |
| 11 | Modal analysis | Course book: Chapter 11 | LO4 |
| 12 | Analysis of real engineering systems | Solidworks/ ANSYS material | LO4 |
| 13 | Analysis of real engineering systems | Solidworks/ ANSYS material | LO5 |
| 14 | Frequency response | Solidworks/ ANSYS material | LO5 |
| 15 | Frequency response | Solidworks/ ANSYS material | LO5 |
| 16 | Final exam | Course material | LO5 |
| Course Notes/Textbooks | Moaveni S. (1999). Finite element analysis theory and application with ANSYS. Pearson Education. |
| Suggested Readings/Materials |
http://help.solidworks.com/2021/English/SolidWorks/cw R.G.Budynas and J.K.Nisbett Shigley’s Mechanical Eng McGraw Hill 2011. H. Karagülle L. Malgaca M. Dirilmiş M. Akdağ and Ş. link exible manipulator Journal of Vibration and Cont ANSYS Multibody Analysis Guide |
| Semester Activities | Number | Weighting | LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | LO4 | LO5 |
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | 2 | 20 | X | X | X | X | |
| Midterm | 1 | 35 | X | X | |||
| Final Exam | 1 | 45 | X | X | X | X | |
| Total | 4 | 100 |
| Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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| Participation | - | - | - |
| Theoretical Course Hours | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Laboratory / Application Hours | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Field Work | - | - | - |
| Quizzes / Studio Critiques | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Portfolio | - | - | - |
| Homework / Assignments | - | - | - |
| Presentation / Jury | - | - | - |
| Project | - | - | - |
| Seminar / Workshop | - | - | - |
| Oral Exams | - | - | - |
| Midterms | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 180 |
| # | PC Sub | Program Competencies/Outcomes | * Contribution Level | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |||
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