Department of Civil Engineering
Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Department of Civil Engineering
Course Details
Graduate Education Institute
Programme of Department of Civil Engineering
Course Details
| Course Code | Course Name | Year | Period | Semester | T+A+L | Credit | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81011113 | Finite Element Methods in Engineering | 2023 | Autumn | 1 | 3+0+0 | 7,5 | 7,5 |
| Course Type | Elective |
| Course Cycle | Master's (Second Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 7 / QF-EHEA: Level 2 / EQF-LLL: Level 7) |
| Course Language | Turkish |
| Methods and Techniques | - |
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face |
| Prerequisites | - |
| Coordinator | - |
| Instructor(s) | Prof. Atilla ÖZÜTOK |
| Instructor Assistant(s) | - |
Course Instructor(s)
| Name and Surname | Room | E-Mail Address | Internal | Meeting Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Atilla ÖZÜTOK | - | [email protected] |
Course Content
Introduction, general concepts, advantages and disadvantages of finite element method. Variational approach, Minimum potential energy principle, Virtual work theorem, Fundamentals of finite element. A general approach to solving structural analysis problems. Shape functions, Conditions to be provided for convergence of the method. Co-type continuity Sub-system approach, high-order shape functions, continuity-shaped shape functions. One, two and three-dimensional elements, axis, symmetrical elements, rod, beam and plate element stiffness matrix and load vector, axis! symmetric stress analysis, three - dimensional stress analysis. Analysis of convergence criteria, Curvilinear isoparametric elements and numerical integration.
Objectives of the Course
Understanding of Finite Element Method, Finite Element Program available, Structure Analysis
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
| Basic Vocational Courses | |
| Specialization / Field Courses | |
| Support Courses | |
| Transferable Skills Courses | |
| Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses |
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
| Week | Topics |
|---|---|
| 1 | Change methods |
| 2 | Energy methods |
| 3 | Conjunction relations and field equations |
| 4 | Source Research and Investigation, Resource Archives, Publication Types, Impact Assessment Criteria of Research |
| 5 | Finite and infinite small displacements |
| 6 | Equations of motion and introduction to finite elements |
| 7 | Shape functions (one dimensional) |
| 8 | Shape functions (two and three dimensional) |
| 9 | Continuity conditions |
| 10 | One-dimensional element matrices |
| 11 | Two-dimensional element matrices |
| 12 | Convergence criteria |
| 13 | Assembly of elements |
| 14 | Bending problem in bars |
Textbook or Material
| Resources | Clough, R.W., Penzien, J. Dynamics ofStructures, McGraw-Hill, 1996 |
| Clough, R.W., Penzien, J. Dynamics ofStructures, McGraw-Hill, 1996 |
ECTS / Working Load Table
| Quantity | Duration | Total Work Load | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Week Number and Time | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Midterms | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Homework | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Project | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Workshop | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Presentation/Seminar Preparation | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fieldwork | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Work Load: | 0 | ||
| Total Work Load / 30 | 0 | ||
| Course ECTS Credits: | 0 | ||