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Course Details
KTO KARATAY UNIVERSITY
Mühendislik ve Doğa Bilimleri Fakültesi
Programme of Civil Engineering
Course Details
Course Code Course Name Year Period Semester T+A+L Credit ECTS
05371103 Analysis by Finite Element Method 4 Autumn 7 3+0+0 3 5
Course Type Elective
Course Cycle Bachelor's (First Cycle) (TQF-HE: Level 6 / QF-EHEA: Level 1 / EQF-LLL: Level 6)
Course Language Turkish
Methods and Techniques Anlatım, soru çözümü
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 A-Z23 [email protected] 7487
Course Content
Introduction, BEam equation, External Work and Strain Energy Variational approach, potential energy principle, Finite Element Modeling,Coordinates and Shape Function, Element Stiffness and Global Stiffness Matrix, Axial , Bending Moment and Frame Element, Trusses, Dynamic Analysis A general approach to solving problems. Shape functions, Conditions to be provided for convergence of the method. Co-type continuity Sub-system approach, high-order shape functions, C continuity shape functions. One, two and three-dimensional elements, axis, symmetrical elements, rod, beam and plate element stiffness matrix and load vector, axis! symmetrical stress analysis, Three dimensional stress analysis. Analysis of convergence criteria, Curvilinear isoparametric elements and numerical integration, Bending of thin plates.
Objectives of the Course
Understanding the fundamental theory, modeling techniques and computational aspects of the Finite Element Method, Numerical solution of engineering problems of Finite Element Method.
Contribution of the Course to Field Teaching
Basic Vocational Courses
Specialization / Field Courses X
Support Courses X
Transferable Skills Courses
Humanities, Communication and Management Skills Courses
Relationships between Course Learning Outcomes and Program Outcomes
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Program Learning Outcomes Level
P2 Ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; ability to select and apply appropriate analysis and modeling methods for this purpose. 5
P3 Ability to design a complex system, process, device or product to meet specific requirements under realistic constraints and conditions; ability to apply modern design methods for this purpose. 5
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
No Learning Outcomes Outcome Relationship Measurement Method **
O1 Gains knowledge of numerical solution methods. P.2.85 1
O2 Gains knowledge of the basic equations used in structural analysis. P.2.86 1
O3 Gains knowledge about element stiffness matrices, global stiffness matrices. P.2.87 1
O4 Learns about shape functions and local coordinates. P.2.88 1
O5 Solves engineering problems of planar systems by finite element method. P.3.23 1
** Written Exam: 1, Oral Exam: 2, Homework: 3, Lab./Exam: 4, Seminar/Presentation: 5, Term Paper: 6, Application: 7
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week Topics
1 Fundamental Concept
2 Beam Equation
3 External Work and Strain Energy
4 VAriational Methods
5 One Dimensional Problems, Finite Element Modeling
6 Shape functions
7 Element Stiffness Matrix
8 Assembly of the global Stiffness Matrix and Load Vector
9 Axial load
10 Bending Moment and Frame
11 Assembly of elements
12 Trusses
13 Dynamics
Textbook or Material
Resources Singiresu S. Rao.,""The Finite Element Method in Engineering""
Singiresu S. Rao.,""The Finite Element Method in Engineering""
Evaluation Method and Passing Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Attendance - -
Laboratory - -
Practice - -
Homework - -
Presentation - -
Projects - -
Quiz - -
Midterms 1 40 (%)
Final Exam 1 60 (%)
Total 100 (%)
ECTS / Working Load Table
Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Week Number and Time 14 3 42
Out-of-Class Study Time (Pre-study, Library, Reinforcement) 14 3 42
Midterms 1 30 30
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 1 30 30
Other 0 0 0
Total Work Load: 144
Total Work Load / 30 4,80
Course ECTS Credits: 5
Course - Learning Outcomes Matrix
Relationship Levels
Lowest Low Medium High Highest
1 2 3 4 5
# Learning Outcomes P2 P3
O1 Gains knowledge of numerical solution methods. 5 -
O2 Gains knowledge of the basic equations used in structural analysis. 5 -
O3 Gains knowledge about element stiffness matrices, global stiffness matrices. 5 -
O4 Learns about shape functions and local coordinates. 5 -
O5 Solves engineering problems of planar systems by finite element method. - 5