FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Department of Mechatronics Engineering

ME 423 | Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Name
Finite Element Method
Code
Semester
Theory
(hour/week)
Application/Lab
(hour/week)
Local Credits
ECTS
ME 423
Fall/Spring
2
2
3
6

Prerequisites
  ME 208 To succeed (To get a grade of at least DD)
Course Language
English
Course Type
Elective
Course Level
First Cycle
Mode of Delivery -
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course -
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
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;
  • Define general steps of finite element methods.
  • Explain basic finite element formulation techniques.
  • Derive finite element formulation for mechanical and thermal problems.
  • Analyse basic problems in heat transfer and solid mechanics.
  • Employ computer program based on finite element methods.
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.

 



Course Category

Core Courses
Major Area Courses
Supportive Courses
Media and Management Skills Courses
Transferable Skill Courses

 

WEEKLY SUBJECTS AND RELATED PREPARATION STUDIES

Week Subjects Related Preparation
1 Analysis in SolidWorks with solid finite elements, vonMises stresses Course Book: Chapter 13.9; Y. Reference-1: SolidWorks Simulation Fundamentals; Y. Reference-2: Chapter 3.5 ve 5.5.
2 Analysis of beam structures in SolidWorks and comparison with Bernoully Euler beam tehory Cousrse Book: Chapter 4.2; Y. Reference-1: SolidWorks Simulation Fundamentals
3 Finite element formulation of frames, solutions with MatLAB codes Course Book: Chapter 4
4 Analysis of frames with ANSYS APDL language Course Book: Chapter 4.6
5 Additional examples for frame structures, static and modal analyses Course Book: Chapter 4
6 Finite element formulation of trusses, solutions with MatLAB codes Course Book: Chapter 3
7 Analysis of trusses with ANSYS APDL language Course Book: Chapter 3.5
8 Verification of solutions of frame and truss problems Course Book: Chapter 4.5, 3.6
9 Midterm exam
10 Finite element formulation of multi-body systems, solutions by MatLAB codes Reference-3
11 Analysis of multi-body systems in Solidworks Reference-1: SolidWorks Simulation Fundamentals
12 Analysis of multi-bodu systems in ANSYS Reference-4
13 Analysis of heat transfer problems in ANSYS Course Book: Chapter 6
14 Analysis of fluid mechanics problems iN ANSYS Course Book: Chapter 6
15 General review problems
16 Final exam

 

Course Notes/Textbooks

S. Moaveni. Finite Element Analysis: Theory and Application with ANSYS. Prentince Hall, NJ, 1999

Suggested Readings/Materials

1) http://help.solidworks.com/2021/English/SolidWorks/cworks/IDC_HELP_HELPTOPICS.htm 

2) R.G.Budynas and J.K.Nisbett, Shigley’s Mechanical Engineering Design, Ninth Edition, McGraw Hill, 2011.

3) H. Karagülle, L. Malgaca, M. Dirilmiş, M. Akdağ and Ş. Yavuz, “Vibration control of a two-link flexible manipulator”, Journal of Vibration and Control, 2017, Vol. 23(12) 2023–2034.

4) ANSYS Multibody Analysis Guide

 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Semester Activities Number Weigthing
Participation
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm
2
60
Final Exam
1
40
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade
2
60
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade
1
40
Total

ECTS / WORKLOAD TABLE

Semester Activities Number Duration (Hours) Workload
Theoretical Course Hours
(Including exam week: 16 x total hours)
16
2
32
Laboratory / Application Hours
(Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)
16
2
32
Study Hours Out of Class
16
3
48
Field Work
0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
0
Portfolio
0
Homework / Assignments
0
Presentation / Jury
0
Project
0
Seminar / Workshop
0
Oral Exam
0
Midterms
2
20
40
Final Exam
1
28
28
    Total
180

 

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES AND PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS RELATIONSHIP

#
Program Competencies/Outcomes
* Contribution Level
1
2
3
4
5
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

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.

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.

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.

5

To be able to design, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating Mechatronics Engineering problems.

6

To be able to work effectively in Mechatronics Engineering disciplinary and multidisciplinary teams; to be able to work individually.

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.

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.

9

To be aware of ethical behavior, professional and ethical responsibility; information on standards used in engineering applications.

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.

11

Using a foreign language, he collects information about Mechatronics Engineering and communicates with his colleagues. ("European Language Portfolio Global Scale", Level B1)

12

To be able to use the second foreign language at intermediate level.

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.

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest

 


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