Computational Materials Science
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
Institute of Natural and Applied Sciences
Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computational Materials Science | MMT618 | Elective | Doctorate degree | 1 | Spring | 8 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Mustafa Burak TELLİ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Comprehend calculation and modelling of physical, mechanical and electrical properties of materials using computer program techniques
2) Explain Monte Carlo calculations and application examples
3) State energy band diagram calculations
4) Analyze finite element analysis (FEM) and application examples
5) Apply network design in FEM
6) Comprehend solution and failure analysis in FEM
7) Comprehend complexity in FEM applications
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
| Program Competencies | ||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||
| 1 | High | High | Middle | |
| 2 | High | High | Middle | |
| 3 | High | High | Middle | |
| 4 | High | High | High | |
| 5 | High | High | High | |
| 6 | High | High | Middle | |
| 7 | High | High | Middle | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
In this lecture, candidates are provided with calculation and modelling of physical, mechanical and electrical properties of materials using computer program techniques, Monte Carlo calculations and application examples, energy band diagrams calculations, finite element analysis (FEM) and application examples, network design in FEM, solution and failure analysis, complexity in FEM applications, thermodynamic calculations of new phase diagrams and common problems, modelling of microelektromechanic systems (MEMS) and common problems.
Weekly Schedule
1) Electronic band structure of materials2) Methods for band structure calculations of solids
3) Optical properties of materials
4) Simulation of optical properties of materials
5) Ab Initio calculations for clusters and liquids
6) Simulation of structure property relations of materials from atomic to macroscopic scale
7) Modelling of chemical reactions
8) Midterm examination/Assessment
9) Introduction to finite element methods
10) Working principles of finite element method
11) Applications of FEM method in engineering
12) Application of FEM method for displacement problems of solid bodies under complex stresses
13) Application of FEM methods for modelling of thermal cooling profiles of materials
14) Application of FEM in calculation of thermal stresses developed due to joinning of different materials and their cooling
15) Examples of FEM methods in materials science and engineering area
16) Final examination
Recommended or Required Reading
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Discussion
3) Demonstration
4) Group Study
5) 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)
Not Required