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INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / IMU 517 - TEKLİF EDİLEN İNŞAAT MÜHENDİSLİĞİ (TEZLİ YÜKSEK LİSANS)

Code: IMU 517 Course Title: FINITE ELEMENT METHOD Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department TEKLİF EDİLEN İNŞAAT MÜHENDİSLİĞİ (TEZLİ YÜKSEK LİSANS)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer UMUT YÜCEL (umut.yucel@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of this course is to introduce the finite element method and its application to engineering problems.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can obtain finite element formulations. PO-1 To be able to reach the theoretical and practical knowledge by doing scientific research in the field of Civil Engineering and to be able to use the obtained knowledge.
PO-2 To be able to carry out studies in the field of Civil Engineering, to be able to select and apply appropriate methods or methods for the purpose.
Examination
LO-2 can solve different engineering problems using the finite element method. PO-1 To be able to reach the theoretical and practical knowledge by doing scientific research in the field of Civil Engineering and to be able to use the obtained knowledge.
PO-2 To be able to carry out studies in the field of Civil Engineering, to be able to select and apply appropriate methods or methods for the purpose.
PO-5 Identifies the needs for solving a problem and develops and implements related processes.
PO-10 Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software or programmes at a level to meet the requirements related to the field.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course covers introduction to the finite element method, matrix algebra, introduction to the Matlab program, obtaining finite element formulations of various structural elements and solving different engineering problems using the finite element method.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to the finite element method and historical background Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2 Matrix algebra Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3 Introducing the Matlab program Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4 Finite element formulation in one-dimensional problems Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5 Potential energy approach Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6 Stiffness matrix and load vector concepts Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7 Consideration of boundary conditions Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Finite element formulation in lattice systems Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10 Stiffness matrix and load vector concepts Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11 Finite element formulation in beam elements Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12 Stiffness matrix and load vector concepts Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13 Obtaining shear force and bending moment expressions Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14 Finite element formulation in frame elements Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15 Stiffness matrix and load vector concepts, calculation of element end forces Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Chandrupatla, T. R., Belegundu, A. D. (2017). Mühendislikte Sonlu Elemanlara Giriş. Literatür Yayıncılık
2 Hibbeler, R.C. (2017). Yapı Statiği. Palme Yayıncılık
Required Course instruments and materials
Lecture notes, presentations and computer

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 3 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 3 13 39
       b) Search in internet/Library 4 13 52
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 7 21
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 3 7 21
final exam 3 1 3
0
0
Total work load; 180