• Ability to improve on the use of finite element method in solving multidimensional problems.
• To gain the ability to interpret the results obtained by the finite element method with a multidisciplinary perspective.
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Contribution of the Course to Professional Development
• To be able to solve multidimensional engineering problems using finite element methods.
• Understanding the interdisciplinary interaction that problems are related to
• Solving problems encountered during time-dependent engineering analysis by using research methods
• To be able to develop new approaches for solving unforeseen complex problems while solving problems.
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Learning Outcomes:
1
• To be able to solve multidimensional engineering problems using finite element methods.;
2
• Understanding the interdisciplinary interaction that problems are related to;
3
• Solving problems encountered during time-dependent engineering analysis by using research methods;
4
• To be able to develop new approaches for solving unforeseen complex problems while solving problems.;
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Course Content:
Week
Theoretical
Practical
1
Introduction, Element Formulation by Direct Method
2
Element Combining Methods
3
Boundary Conditions
4
Energy Methods in Element Formulation
5
Weighted Residuals Method and Programming of the Method
6
Weighted Residual Method in Elastostatics
7
Element Mass Matrices
8
Consistent External Load Vector
9
Eigenvalue Problems
10
Fundamentals of Time Integration
11
Time Integration in Parabolic and Hyperbolic Systems
12
Plate Type Elements
13
Introduction to Major Deformation Problems
14
Shear effects and Element Lockout
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Textbooks, References and/or Other Materials:
• J. N. Reddy, An Introduction to the Finite Element Method, McGraw-Hill, 2006 • T. J.R. Hughes, The Finite Element Method: Linear Static and Dynamic Finite Element Analysis, Dover, 2000 • O.C. Zienkiewicz, R. L. Taylor, J.Z. Zhu, The Finite Element Method: Its Basis and Fundamentals, Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 6th Ed. , 2005 • S.S.Rao, The Finite Element Method in Engineering, Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, 5th Ed. , 2005
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Assesment
TERM LEARNING ACTIVITIES
NUMBER
PERCENT
Midterm Exam
1
40
Quiz
0
0
Homeworks, Performances
0
0
Final Exam
1
60
Total
2
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
Understanding the principles of applied mathematics used in the course
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
14
12
168
Homeworks, Performances
0
0
0
Projects
0
0
0
Field Studies
0
0
0
Midtermexams
1
12
12
Others
0
0
0
Final Exams
1
3
3
Total WorkLoad
225
Total workload/ 30 hr
7,5
ECTS Credit of the Course
7,5
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CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME QUALIFICATIONS
