Course Objectives: |
The objective of this course is to equip the student with theoretical finite element methods background as well as practical experience. Matrix algebra, truss and beam element formulations, 1D, 2D and 3D element formulations and their analysis procedures will be shown within the theoretical content of that course. Hypermesh, Radioss Linear and Nastran software packages will be introduced. |
Course Content: |
Methods in Computer Aided Engineering; Matrix Algebra Review, Introduction to Hypermesh; FEM Philosophy, Seven Steps of FEM.; Basic Functions in Hypermesh; Linear 1D Element Formulations with Spring Analogy and Assembly Process in 1D.; Hyperworks: Basic Geometric Functions in Hypermesh; 1D Elastostatic and Heat Transfer Problems, Applying Boundary Conditions with Direct and Elimination Methods.; Hyperworks: 1D and 2D Meshing in Hypermesh, Element Types for Different Solvers; Analysis of One-Dimensional Problems.; Hyperworks: 3D Meshing in Hypermesh, Element Types for Different Solvers Assembly Process in 2D for 1D elements. Hyperworks: Geometry Clean Up and Model Checking, Element Quality, Free Edge, Duplicate and Element Normal Checks, Mesh Editing Plane and Space Trusses, Material.;Hyperworks: Property and Component Definitions, Card Types for Different Solvers, Beam elements.
Hyperworks: Midsurface Generations, 2D Static Analysis - Preporcess in Hypermesh for Radioss Linear Solver, and Post Process in Hyperview; 1D Elastostatics, ID and IEN arrays.
Hyperworks: 3D Static Analysis - Preporcess in Hypermesh for Radioss Linear Solver, and Post Process in Hyperview, 3D Static Analysis in Nastran; Local and Global Shape Function Construction for 1D Linear Elements. Hyperworks: Modeling Tricks and Techniques for Assemblies - Point Welds, Welds, Brazing, Bolts; Local and Global Shape Function Construction for 1D Quadratic Elements. Hyperworks: Static Analysis for Assembled Structures 2D Elastostatics. Hyperworks: Introduction to NVH, Modal Analysis with Radioss Linear and Nastran; 2D Elastostatics cont'd, Introduction to 3D Elastostatics. Hyperworks: Frequency Response Analysis with Radioss Linear and Nastran
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Related Preparation |
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Methods in Computer Aided Engineering |
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Matrix Algebra Review, Introduction to Hypermesh |
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FEM Philosophy, Seven Steps of FEM.
Hyperworks: Basic Functions in Hypermesh
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Linear 1D Element Formulations with Spring Analogy and
Assembly Process in 1D.
Hyperworks: Basic Geometric Functions in Hypermesh
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1D Elastostatic and Heat Transfer Problems, Applying Boundary
Conditions with Direct and Elimination Methods.
Hyperworks: 1D and 2D Meshing in Hypermesh, Element Types for Different Solvers
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Analysis of One-Dimensional Problems. Hyperworks: 3D Meshing in Hypermesh, Element Types for Different Solvers
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Assembly Process in 2D for 1D elements. Hyperworks: Geometry Clean Up and Model Checking, Element Quality, Free Edge, Duplicate and Element Normal Checks, Mesh Editing
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Plane and Space Trusses, Material. Hyperworks: Property and Component Definitions, Card Types for Different Solvers
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Trusses cont'd, Beam elements. Hyperworks: Midsurface Generations, 2D Static Analysis -Preporcess in Hypermesh for Radioss Linear Solver, and Post Process in Hyperview
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1D Elastostatics, ID and IEN arrays. Hyperworks: 3D Static Analysis - Preporcess in Hypermesh for Radioss Linear Solver, and Post Process in Hyperview, 3D Static Analysis in Nastran
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Local and Global Shape Function Construction for 1D Linear
Elements. Hyperworks: Modeling Tricks and Techniques for Assemblies - Point Welds, Welds, Brazing, Bolts
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Local and Global Shape Function Construction for 1D Quadratic Elements. Hyperworks: Static Analysis for Assembled Structures
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2D Elastostatics. Hyperworks: Introduction to NVH, Modal Analysis with Radioss Linear and Nastran
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2D Elastostatics cont'd, Introduction to 3D Elastostatics.
Hyperworks: Frequency Response Analysis with Radioss Linear and Nastran
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Course Notes / Textbooks: |
Lecture Notes
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References: |
Saeed Moaveni, “Finite Element Analysis, Theory and Application with Ansys”, Pearson International Edition, 3rd Ed., ISBN-10: 0-13-241651-4, ISBN 13: 978-0-13-241651-1.
Robert D. Cook, David S. Malkus, Micheal E. Plesha, Robert J. Witt, “Concepts and Applications of Finite Element Analysis”, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 4th Ed., ISBN 978-0-471-35605-9.
Klaus-Jurgen Bathe, “Finite Element Procedures”, Prentice Hall, ISBN 0-13-301458-4.
Zhangxin Chen, “Finite Element Methods and Their Applications”, Springer, ISBN 3-540-24078-0. |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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- Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources. |
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Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field.
-Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field. |
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Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field.
- Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data.
-Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
-Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
-Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge. |
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Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach.
-Determine learning needs and direct the learning.
-Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning. |
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Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
- Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security. |
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Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently.
- Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field.
- Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project |
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