FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Mechatronics Engineering
MCE 422 | Course Introduction and Application Information
Course Name |
Finite Element Method
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Code
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Semester
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Theory
(hour/week) |
Application/Lab
(hour/week) |
Local Credits
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ECTS
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MCE 422
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Fall/Spring
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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 |
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Course Language |
English
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Course Type |
Service Course
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Course Level |
First Cycle
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Assistant(s) | - |
Course Objectives | This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of the finite element methods, simple one-dimensional problems, continuing to two- and three-dimensional elements, some applications in heat transfer and solid mechanics. The course covers modeling, mathematical formulation, and computer implementation. |
Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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Course Description | Direct method, Energy method and Methods of Weighted Residuals to construct FEM formulation, 1-D elements, bars, truss systems, beams, frames, 2-D linear and quadratic elements based on plane stress and plane strain assumptions, numeric integration, heat transfer problems. |
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Core Courses | |
Major Area Courses |
X
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Supportive Courses | ||
Media and Management Skills Courses | ||
Transferable Skill Courses |
WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES
Week | Subjects | Related Preparation |
1 | Introduction and background, basic matrix operations | Ch.1, Sec. 1.1-1.3 S. Moaveni. Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS. Prentince Hall, NJ, 1999 |
2 | Common procedures in FEM, discretization | Ch.1, Sec. 1.1-1.3 S. Moaveni. Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS. Prentince Hall, NJ, 1999 |
3 | Direct method, bar elements, heat transfer problems | Ch.1, Sec. 1.4-1.5 S. Moaveni. Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS. Prentince Hall, NJ, 1999 |
4 | Energy method, weighted residual method | Ch.1, Sec. 1.5-1.9 S. Moaveni. Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS. Prentince Hall, NJ, 1999 |
5 | Trusses, topology matrix and computer implementation | Ch.2, S. Moaveni. Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS. Prentince Hall, NJ, 1999 |
6 | Shape functions, local coordinates | Ch.3, S. Moaveni. Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS. Prentince Hall, NJ, 1999 |
7 | Energy principles for deformable solids | Ch.2 S. S. Quek, G. R. Liu. Finite Element Method: A Practical Course with ABAQUS. Butterwoth-Heinmann, 2003 |
8 | Energy method, beam elements | Ch.5 S. S. Quek, G. R. Liu. Finite Element Method: A Practical Course with ABAQUS. Butterwoth-Heinmann, 2003 |
9 | Midterm exam - Frame structures | Ch.6 S. S. Quek, G. R. Liu. Finite Element Method: A Practical Course with ABAQUS. Butterwoth-Heinmann, 2003 |
10 | 2-D problems, plane stress, plane strain | Ch.6, Sec. 7.1 S. S. Quek, G. R. Liu. Finite Element Method: A Practical Course with ABAQUS. Butterwoth-Heinmann, 2003 |
11 | Linear Triangular and rectangular elements, local coordinates | Ch.6, Sec. 7.1 S. S. Quek, G. R. Liu. Finite Element Method: A Practical Course with ABAQUS. Butterwoth-Heinmann, 2003 |
12 | Linear quadrilateral elements, local coordinates, Jacobian | Ch.6, Sec. 7.2-7.3 S. S. Quek, G. R. Liu. Finite Element Method: A Practical Course with ABAQUS. Butterwoth-Heinmann, 2003, |
13 | Higher order elements, computer implementation | Ch.6, Sec. 7.5 S. S. Quek, G. R. Liu. Finite Element Method: A Practical Course with ABAQUS. Butterwoth-Heinmann, 2003 |
14 | Numerical Integration | Ch.6, Sec. 7.7 S. S. Quek, G. R. Liu. Finite Element Method: A Practical Course with ABAQUS. Butterwoth-Heinmann, 2003, Lecture notes |
15 | General review | |
16 | Final exam |
Course Notes/Textbooks | S. Moaveni. Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS. Prentince Hall, NJ, 1999 |
Suggested Readings/Materials | S. S. Quek, G. R. Liu. Finite Element Method: A Practical Course with ABAQUS. Butterwoth-Heinmann, 2003 |
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Semester Activities | Number | Weigthing |
Participation | ||
Laboratory / Application | ||
Field Work | ||
Quizzes / Studio Critiques | ||
Portfolio | ||
Homework / Assignments |
5
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15
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Presentation / Jury | ||
Project |
1
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30
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Seminar / Workshop | ||
Oral Exams | ||
Midterm |
1
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20
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Final Exam |
1
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35
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Total |
Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
7
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60
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Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade |
1
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40
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Total |
ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE
Semester Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Workload |
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Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours) |
16
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2
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32
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Study Hours Out of Class |
16
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1
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16
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Field Work |
0
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Quizzes / Studio Critiques |
0
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Portfolio |
0
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Homework / Assignments |
5
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7
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35
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Presentation / Jury |
0
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Project |
2
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15
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30
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Seminar / Workshop |
0
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Oral Exam |
0
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Midterms |
1
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15
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15
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Final Exam |
1
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20
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20
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Total |
180
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COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP
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Program Competencies/Outcomes |
* Contribution Level
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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1 | To have knowledge in Mathematics, science, physics knowledge based on mathematics; mathematics with multiple variables, differential equations, statistics, optimization and linear algebra; to be able to use theoretical and applied knowledge in complex engineering problems |
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2 | To be able to identify, define, formulate, and solve complex mechatronics engineering problems; to be able to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. |
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3 | To be able to design a complex electromechanical system, process, device or product with sensor, actuator, control, hardware, and software to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; to be able to apply modern design methods for this purpose. |
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4 | To be able to develop, select and use modern techniques and tools necessary for the analysis and solution of complex problems encountered in Mechatronics Engineering applications; to be able to use information technologies effectively. |
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5 | To be able to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating Mechatronics Engineering problems. |
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6 | To be able to work effectively in Mechatronics Engineering disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; to be able to work individually. |
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7 | To be able to communicate effectively in Turkish, both in oral and written forms; to be able to author and comprehend written reports, to be able to prepare design and implementation reports, to present effectively, to be able to give and receive clear and comprehensible instructions. |
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8 | To have knowledge about global and social impact of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; to have knowledge about contemporary issues as they pertain to engineering; to be aware of the legal ramifications of engineering solutions. |
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9 | To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; information on standards used in engineering applications. |
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10 | To have knowledge about industrial practices such as project management, risk management and change management; to have awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation; to have knowledge about sustainable development. |
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11 | Using a foreign language, he collects information about Mechatronics Engineering and communicates with his colleagues. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1) |
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12 | To be able to use the second foreign language at intermediate level. |
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13 | To recognize the need for lifelong learning; to be able to access information; to be able to follow developments in science and technology; to be able to relate the knowledge accumulated throughout the human history to Mechatronics Engineering. |
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