| Course Unit Code | Course Unit Title | Type of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | Number of ECTS Credits | | İM226 | Finite Element Applications in Structural Engineering | Elective | 1 | 2 | 6 |
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| Level of Course Unit |
| Second Cycle |
| Objectives of the Course |
| To introduce the Finite Element Method, which is a powerful method in order to determine the internal forces and displacements that will occur due to external effects in one- and two-dimensional structural elements and to perform the engineering design of structural systems according to these effects. |
| Name of Lecturer(s) |
| Prof. Dr. Musa ARTAR |
| Learning Outcomes |
| 1 | Modeling of one and two dimensional building systems. | | 2 | Determination of load vectors with finite element stiffness matrices. | | 3 | Determination of the system stiffness matrix and system load vector by combining element stiffness matrices and load vectors. | | 4 | Determination of stresses in truss and frame system elements, |
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| Mode of Delivery |
| Normal Education |
| Prerequisites and co-requisities |
| None |
| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
| None |
| Course Contents |
| Introduction, General concepts, Summarizing the solution method with simple examples. Lattice system analysis. General approach to solving structural engineering problems. One, two and three dimensional finite elements, Stress analysis, Plane stress and plane strain, Beam finite element, Obtaining load vector with element stiffness matrix, Plane and three dimensional frame finite element analysis. |
| Weekly Detailed Course Contents |
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| 1 | Introduction, General concepts | | | | 2 | Summarizing the solution method with simple examples | | | | 3 | Truss analysis | | | | 4 | Truss analysis | | | | 5 | General approach to solving structural engineering problems | | | | 6 | One, two and three dimensional finite elements, Stress analysis, Plane stress and plane strain | | | | 7 | One, two and three dimensional finite elements, Stress analysis, Plane stress and plane strain | | | | 8 | Midterm | | | | 9 | Beam finite element, Obtaining load vector with element stiffness matrix | | | | 10 | Beam finite element, Obtaining load vector with element stiffness matrix | | | | 11 | Beam finite element, Obtaining load vector with element stiffness matrix | | | | 12 | Plane and three-dimensional frame finite element analysis | | | | 13 | Plane and three-dimensional frame finite element analysis | | | | 14 | Plane and three-dimensional frame finite element analysis | | | | 15 | Plane and three-dimensional frame finite element analysis | | |
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| Recommended or Required Reading |
| Lecturer notes |
| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria | |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | |
| Final Examination | 1 | 100 | | SUM | 100 | | Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 30 | | End Of Term (or Year) Learning Activities | 70 | | SUM | 100 |
| | Language of Instruction | | Turkish | | Work Placement(s) | | None |
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| Workload Calculation |
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| Midterm Examination | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Attending Lectures | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Self Study | 14 | 6 | 84 |
| Individual Study for Mid term Examination | 1 | 20 | 20 |
| Individual Study for Final Examination | 1 | 30 | 30 |
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| Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes |
| LO1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | | LO2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | | LO3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | | LO4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
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| * Contribution Level : 1 Very low 2 Low 3 Medium 4 High 5 Very High |
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