Introduction To Finite Element Analysis
Mechatronics Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction To Finite Element Analysis | MKT410 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Spring | 4 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Prof. Dr. Cüneyt OYSU
Assistant Prof. Dr. Serkan ZEREN
Research Assistant Dr. Mehmet GÜLEÇ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Identify mathematical model for solution of common engineering problems.
2) Formulate simple problems into finite elements.
3) Solve the system of equations.
4) Model and solve electromagnetic problems.
5) Develop finite element model for two and three dimensional electromagnetic problems
6) Use commercial finite element software.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||
| 1 | No relation | High | Low | Low | Low | No relation | Middle | Low | No relation | Low | Low | |
| 2 | Middle | Middle | Low | Low | No relation | Low | Low | No relation | No relation | Low | Low | |
| 3 | Low | Middle | Low | Low | No relation | Low | No relation | No relation | No relation | Low | Low | |
| 4 | High | High | Middle | Low | High | Low | Middle | Middle | No relation | Low | Low | |
| 5 | High | High | Middle | Low | High | Low | Middle | Middle | No relation | Low | Low | |
| 6 | Low | High | Low | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Middle | Low | Middle | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
n/a
Course Contents
Applications of FEM in engineering. Approximate solution of engineering problems. Numerical integration, solution of linear systems, ill conditioned systems. Construction of element stiffness matrix, global assembled stiffness matrix and application of boundary conditions for spring elements. Introduction to a commercial FEM software. Idealization of engineering problems and designing of nonlinear systems in FEM. Electromagnetic analysis of 2 and 3 dimensional problems and verification of results. Error accuracy and determination of mesh sensitivity.
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
30% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
English
Work Placement(s)
Not Required