CE425 INTRODUCTION TO FINITE ELEMENTS
| Course Code: | 5620425 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 5.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Undergraduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. AYŞEGÜL ASKAN GÜNDOĞAN |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, students will be familiar with the fundamentals of the Finite Element Method as well as its applications in various fields.
Course Content
Matrix algebra. Potential energy and Rayleigh-Ritz Method. Element interpolation and local coordinates. Elements based on assumed displacement fields in 1-D. Plane stres analysis. Higher order elements. Computer implementation. Prerequisite: CE383
Course Learning Outcomes
- Analyze static truss, beam, frame systems using general stiffness and direct stiffness method.
- Apply energy principles to basic structures using the Minimum Potential Energy Principle and the concept of Virtual Work and Deformations.
- Develop approximate solutions for 2nd order ordinary differential equations using Ritz method.
- Solve second order ordinary differential equations using finite element method.
- Develop and evaluate isoparametric element equations in the natural coordinate system.
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics | ✔ | |||
| 2 | An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors | ✔ | |||
| 3 | An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences | ✔ | |||
| 4 | An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts | ✔ | |||
| 5 | An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives | ✔ | |||
| 6 | An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions | ✔ | |||
| 7 | An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies | ✔ | |||
| 8 | An ability to use techniques, skills, and engineering tools necessary for engineering practice | ✔ | |||