To introduce the technique of finite element method, to teach the working principles of finite element analysis programs.
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Contribution of the Course to Professional Development
To gain the ability to employ finite elements in application areas.
To be able to create and develop finite element models.
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Learning Outcomes:
1
Students will be able to use computer software developed on the basis of finite element method.;
2
Students will be able to evaluate alternative cases of element type, element network design and boundary conditions to construct finite element models of one, two and three dimensional structural problems.;
3
Students will be able to perform static and dynamic analysis and interpret their results using various finite element software.;
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Course Content:
Week
Theoretical
Practical
1
Introduction to finite element method
2
Basic finite elements: theoretical solutions of one-dimensional, two-dimensional, three-dimensional problems
3
Introduction to modeling: General introduction and purposes of finite element software to be used
4
Finite element analysis of one dimensional frame elements
5
Finite element analysis of two dimensional shell elements
6
Finite element analysis of two dimensional solid elements
7
Applied finite elements 1st Midterm
8
Modeling three dimensional problems with finite element software and creating meshes
9
Static finite element analysis of three dimensional problems
10
Dynamic finite element analysis of three dimensional problems
11
Analysis and comparison of different finite element software
12
Selecting one or more of the most preferred finite element software.
13
Sample application with the examined finite element software and comparison of the results with the main software used.
14
Applied finite elements 2nd Midterm
23
Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:
* The Finite Element Method: Its Basis and Fundamentals * ABAQUS Help Tutorial * The Finite Element Method: Linear Static and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis
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Assesment
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES
NUMBER
PERCENT
Midterm Exam
2
40
Quiz
0
0
Homeworks, Performances
0
0
Final Exam
1
60
Total
3
100
Contribution of Term (Year) Learning Activities to Success Grade
40
Contribution of Final Exam to Success Grade
60
Total
100
Measurement and Evaluation Techniques Used in the Course
It is done with written exams (Midterm, Homework and Final).
Information
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ECTS / WORK LOAD TABLE
Activites
NUMBER
TIME [Hour]
Total WorkLoad [Hour]
Theoretical
14
3
42
Practicals/Labs
0
0
0
Self Study and Preparation
5
20
100
Homeworks, Performances
0
16
32
Projects
0
0
0
Field Studies
0
0
0
Midtermexams
2
2
4
Others
0
0
0
Final Exams
1
2
2
Total WorkLoad
184
Total workload/ 30 hr
6
ECTS Credit of the Course
6
26
CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS
