GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION TO FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS/MM413
Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
Credits 3 ECTS 5
Course Semester 7 Type of The Course Elective
COURSE INFORMATION
 -- (CATALOG CONTENT)
 -- (TEXTBOOK)
 -- (SUPPLEMENTARY TEXTBOOK)
 -- (PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES)
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- COURSE OBJECTIVES
 -- COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES
It has sufficient groundwork in mathematics, science and engineering related to its branches; theoretical and practical knowledge in these areas is used for Mechanical Engineering solutions.
It investigates, defines, formulates and solves problems in the field of Mechanical Engineering and accordingly chooses appropriate analytical and modeling techniques for this purpose.
Analyze a system, system component or process and design it under realistic constraints to meet the requirements; it implements modern design methods in this direction.
Selects and uses the modern techniques and tools necessary for engineering applications; and at least one computer software (Advanced European Computer Use License).
Design experiments, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret the results.
One of the aims is to access to information and research resources, use databases and other sources of information.
It works effectively and takes responsibility individually and in multidisciplinary teams
It is aware of the necessity of life-long learning; follows developments in science and technology, and constantly innovates itself.
Project management, workplace practices, employees' health, environmental and occupational safety awareness; is aware of the legal consequences of engineering applications.

 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  Face to face narration and practice.
 --WEEKLY SCHEDULE
1. Week  Numerical methods, energy methods.
2. Week  Modelling of one dimensional problems by finite element method.
3. Week  The minimum potantial energy formulation. Weighted residual methods.
4. Week  Modelling of truss systems by finite element modelling. Introduction to ANSYS packaged software
5. Week  Two and three dimensional truss systems. Solution of truss systems by ANSYS packaged software.
6. Week  Derivation of linear, quadratic and cubic elements shape functions for the one dimensional mesh elements.
7. Week  ANSYS solutions of two dimensional elasticity problems. Shape functions of the rectangular elements.
8. Week  Derivation of the linear triangular element shape functions.
9. Week  Definitions of the 2D plane elements.
10. Week  ANSYS solutions of plane elasticity problems by using different elements.
11. Week  Beam problems.
12. Week  Solutions of beam problems by ANSYS packaged software.
13. Week  Three dimensional example problems by ANSYS; Solid mechanics problems.
14. Week  Three dimensional example problems by ANSYS; Heat transfer and vibration problems.
15. Week  
16. Week  
 -- TEACHING and LEARNING METHODS
 -- ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Total Weighting (%)
 Midterm Exams
2
40
 Assignment
7
7
 Application
5
1
 Projects
1
8
 Practice
5
1
 Quiz
3
2
 Percent of In-term Studies  
60
 Percentage of Final Exam to Total Score  
40
 -- WORKLOAD
 Activity  Total Number of Weeks  Duration (weekly hour)  Total Period Work Load
 Weekly Theoretical Course Hours
14
3
42
 Weekly Tutorial Hours
0
 Reading Tasks
0
 Searching in Internet and Library
14
1
14
 Material Design and Implementation
14
1
14
 Report Preparing
3
1
3
 Preparing a Presentation
0
 Presentation
1
1
1
 Midterm Exam and Preperation for Midterm Exam
3
5
15
 Final Exam and Preperation for Final Exam
3
5
15
 Other (should be emphasized)
5
3
15
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
119
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
4.76
 Course Credit (ECTS): 
5
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Adequate knowledge in mathematics, science and engineering subjects pertaining to the relevant discipline; ability to use theoretical and applied knowledgein these areas in complex engineering problems.X
2Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.X
3Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose.X
4Ability to devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for analyzing and solving complex problems encountered in engineering practice; ability to employ information technologies effectively.X
5Ability to design and conduct experiments, gather data, analyze and interpret results for investigating complex engineering problems or discipline specific research questions.X
6Ability to work efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; ability to work individually.X
7Ability to communicate effectively in Turkish, both orally and in writing; knowledge of a minimum of one foreign language; ability to write effective reports and comprehend written reports, prepare design and production reports, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear and intelligible instructions.X
8Recognition of the need for lifelong learning; ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continue to educate him/herself.X
9Consciousness to behave according to ethical principles and professional and ethical responsibility; knowledge on standards used in engineering practice.X
10Knowledge about business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; awareness in entrepreneurship, innovation; knowledge about sustainable development.X
11Knowledge about the global and social effects of engineering practices on health, environment, and safety, and contemporary issues of the century reflected into the field of engineering; awareness of the legal consequences of engineering solutions.X
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
   (Assoc. Prof.Dr. Ezgi GÜNAY)
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
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 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
   (egunay@gazi.edu.tr)