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Finite Element Method
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Semester
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Theory
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Application/Lab
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ME 423
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FALL
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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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Related Sustainable Development Goals |
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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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Engineering Knowledge: Knowledge of mathematics, science, basic engineering, computation, and related engineering discipline-specific topics; the ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems. |
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Mathematics |
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Science |
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Basic Engineering |
LO1 | |||||
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Computation |
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Related engineering discipline-specific topics |
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The ability to apply this knowledge to solve complex engineering problems |
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Problem Analysis: Ability to identify, formulate and analyze complex engineering problems using basic knowledge of science, mathematics and engineering, and considering the UN Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the problem being addressed. |
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Engineering Design: The ability to devise creative solutions to complex engineering problems; the ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions. |
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Ability to design creative solutions to complex engineering problems |
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Ability to design complex systems, processes, devices or products to meet current and future needs, considering realistic constraints and conditions |
LO3 LO4 | |||||
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Use of Techniques and Tools: Ability to select and use appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and computing tools, including estimation and modeling, for the analysis and solution of complex engineering problems, while recognizing their limitations. |
LO5 | |||||
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Research and Investigation: Ability to use research methods to investigate complex engineering problems, including literature research, designing and conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing and interpreting results. |
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Literature research for the study of complex engineering problems |
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Designing experiments |
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Ability to use research methods, including conducting experiments, collecting data. analyzing and interpreting results |
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Global Impact of Engineering Practices: Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals; awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions. |
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Knowledge of the impacts of engineering practices on society, health and safety, economy, sustainability, and the environment, within the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals |
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Awareness of the legal implications of engineering solutions |
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Ethical Behavior: Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility; awareness of being impartial, without discrimination, and being inclusive of diversity. |
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Acting in accordance with the principles of the engineering profession, knowledge about ethical responsibility ethical responsibility |
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Awareness of being impartial and inclusive of diversity, without discriminating on any subject |
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Individual and Teamwork: Ability to work effectively, individually and as a team member or leader on interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid). |
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Ability to work individually and within the discipline |
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Ability to work effectively as a team member or leader in multidisciplinary teams (face-to-face, remote or hybrid) |
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Verbal and Written Communication: Taking into account the various differences of the target audience (such as education, language, profession) on technical issues. |
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Ability to communicate verbally |
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Ability to communicate effectively in writing |
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Project Management: Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis; awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation. |
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Knowledge of business practices such as project management and economic feasibility analysis |
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Awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation |
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Lifelong Learning: Lifelong learning skills that include being able to learn independently and continuously, adapting to new and developing technologies, and thinking questioningly about technological changes. |
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