Kocaeli University / European Credit Transfer System (ECTS)

Name of Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Zahir MURADOĞLU

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1) Explaining basic concepts about deformation theory.
2) Forming mathematical models of some problems.
3) Developing the exact solution methods of some problems which are connected with deformation theory.
4) Applying approximate solution methods of some problems which are about deformation theory.
5) Applying Finite Elements and Boundary Elements Methods to different mechanical problems.
6) Making numerical results which are obtained from approximate solution physically and mathematically.

Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation

		Program Competencies
		1	2	3	4	5	6	7
Learning Outcomes
	1	No relation	Middle	Middle	High	Middle	Middle	Middle
	2	Middle	High	High	Middle	High	Middle	Middle
	3	High	High	Middle	High	Middle	Middle	Middle
	4	High	High	High	High	Middle	Middle	Middle
	5	High	High	High	No relation	No relation	No relation	No relation
	6	High	Middle	High	Middle	Middle	Middle	Middle

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face

Prerequisites and Co-Requisites

None

Recommended Optional Programme Components

Not Required

Course Contents

This course provides candidates with profound knowledge on Mathematical models of mechanical problems for one dimensional case, obtaining equilibrium equation of rod, Hooke Law, plane deformation, Lame equations for orthotropic materials., formulation of boundary value problems corresponding to mechanical problems and physical interpretation of bondary conditions, finite difference equations, integral-interpolation, approximation of integral and solution of mechanical problems by appliying finite element method.

Weekly Schedule

1) Mathematical model of mechanical problems for one dimensional case.
2) To obtain the equilibrium equation of rod.
3) Hooke Law.
4) Plane deformation.
5) Lame equations for orthotropic materials.
6) Formulation of boundary value problems corresponding to mechanical problems and physical interpretation of boundary conditions.
7) Finite difference equations.
8) Midterm.
9) Integral-Interpolation Method.
10) Approximation method of integral.
11) Finite elements method.
12) Application problems.
13) Application problems.
14) Application problems.
15) Application problems.
16) Application problems.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Modelling
5) Self Study
6) Problem Solving

Assessment Methods and Criteria

Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade	40%
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade	60%
Total	100%

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)