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Bachelor | TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 | QF-EHEA: First Cycle | EQF-LLL: Level 6 |
Course Code | Course Name | Semester | Theoretical | Practical | Credit | ECTS |
MCH4205 | Introduction to Finite Element Methods | Spring | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
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Language of instruction: | English |
Type of course: | Non-Departmental Elective |
Course Level: | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
Mode of Delivery: | Face to face |
Course Coordinator : | Assoc. Prof. ARMAĞAN FATİH KARAMANLI |
Recommended Optional Program Components: | None |
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. |
The students who have succeeded in this course; I. Define the CAE methodologies and Finite Element Methods. II. Explain the commrecial software packages and their application areas. III. Describe the FEM philosophy and alternative methodologies. IV. Describe basic geometric functions and meshing operations in Hyperworks, geometry clean-up, mesh editing and element quality check tools. V. Apply linear 1D element formulations in solving the problems of different disciplines. VI. Analyse one dimensional and two dimensional problems with 1D elements. VII. Analyse the plane and space truss systems with Finite Element Methods. VIII. Analyse the 2D and 3D systems under static loading by using Hypermesh software and with Radioss Linear and Nastran solvers. IX. Explain 1D, 2D and 3D elastosatics, local and global shape functions. X. Analyse the 2D and 3D systems in frequency domain, modal and frequency response analysis in Hyperworks. |
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 |
Week | Subject | Related Preparation |
1) | Methods in Computer Aided Engineering | |
2) | Matrix Algebra Review, Introduction to Hypermesh | |
3) | FEM Philosophy, Seven Steps of FEM. Hyperworks: Basic Functions in Hypermesh | |
4) | Linear 1D Element Formulations with Spring Analogy and Assembly Process in 1D. Hyperworks: Basic Geometric Functions in Hypermesh | |
5) | 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 | |
6) | Analysis of One-Dimensional Problems. Hyperworks: 3D Meshing in Hypermesh, Element Types for Different Solvers | |
7) | 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 | |
8) | Plane and Space Trusses, Material. Hyperworks: Property and Component Definitions, Card Types for Different Solvers | |
9) | Trusses cont'd, Beam elements. Hyperworks: Midsurface Generations, 2D Static Analysis -Preporcess in Hypermesh for Radioss Linear Solver, and Post Process in Hyperview | |
10) | 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 | |
11) | Local and Global Shape Function Construction for 1D Linear Elements. Hyperworks: Modeling Tricks and Techniques for Assemblies - Point Welds, Welds, Brazing, Bolts | |
12) | Local and Global Shape Function Construction for 1D Quadratic Elements. Hyperworks: Static Analysis for Assembled Structures | |
13) | 2D Elastostatics. Hyperworks: Introduction to NVH, Modal Analysis with Radioss Linear and Nastran | |
14) | 2D Elastostatics cont'd, Introduction to 3D Elastostatics. Hyperworks: Frequency Response Analysis with Radioss Linear and Nastran |
Course Notes / Textbooks: | Lecture Notes |
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. |
Semester Requirements | Number of Activities | Level of Contribution |
Attendance | 14 | % 0 |
Homework Assignments | 5 | % 10 |
Project | 1 | % 50 |
Total | % 60 | |
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK | % 10 | |
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK | % 50 | |
Total | % 60 |
Activities | Number of Activities | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
Course Hours | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Laboratory | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Study Hours Out of Class | 14 | 4 | 56 |
Project | 1 | 10 | 10 |
Homework Assignments | 5 | 4 | 20 |
Total Workload | 142 |
No Effect | 1 Lowest | 2 Low | 3 Average | 4 High | 5 Highest |
Program Outcomes | Level of Contribution | |
1) | Be able to specify functional and non-functional attributes of software projects, processes and products. | |
2) | Be able to design software architecture, components, interfaces and subcomponents of a system for complex engineering problems. | |
3) | Be able to develop a complex software system with in terms of code development, verification, testing and debugging. | |
4) | Be able to verify software by testing its program behavior through expected results for a complex engineering problem. | |
5) | Be able to maintain a complex software system due to working environment changes, new user demands and software errors that occur during operation. | |
6) | Be able to monitor and control changes in the complex software system, to integrate the software with other systems, and to plan and manage new releases systematically. | |
7) | Be able to identify, evaluate, measure, manage and apply complex software system life cycle processes in software development by working within and interdisciplinary teams. | |
8) | Be able to use various tools and methods to collect software requirements, design, develop, test and maintain software under realistic constraints and conditions in complex engineering problems. | |
9) | Be able to define basic quality metrics, apply software life cycle processes, measure software quality, identify quality model characteristics, apply standards and be able to use them to analyze, design, develop, verify and test complex software system. | |
10) | Be able to gain technical information about other disciplines such as sustainable development that have common boundaries with software engineering such as mathematics, science, computer engineering, industrial engineering, systems engineering, economics, management and be able to create innovative ideas in entrepreneurship activities. | |
11) | Be able to grasp software engineering culture and concept of ethics and have the basic information of applying them in the software engineering and learn and successfully apply necessary technical skills through professional life. | |
12) | Be able to write active reports using foreign languages and Turkish, understand written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, give clear and understandable instructions. | |
13) | Be able to have knowledge about the effects of engineering applications on health, environment and security in universal and societal dimensions and the problems of engineering in the era and the legal consequences of engineering solutions. |