CE526 FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
| Course Code: | 5620526 |
| METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): | 3 (3.00 - 0.00) |
| ECTS Credit: | 8.0 |
| Department: | Civil Engineering |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
| Level of Study: | Graduate |
| Course Coordinator: | Prof.Dr. KAĞAN TUNCAY |
| Offered Semester: | Fall or Spring Semesters. |
Course Objectives
The major objectives of this course are:
1) To derive mathematical formulations which can be conveniently implemented in finite element codes,
2) To solve basic mechanics problems in 1D and 2D using finite elements
3) To establish a foundation for the classification of partial differential equations
4) To comprehend methodologies for eigenvalue and time-dependent problems
Course Content
Review of matrix algebra and calculus of variations. Variation and Galerkin formulations. Formulation of second and fourth-order boundary value problems. Elasticity, plate bending and shell elements. Area and isoparametric coordinates. Numerically integrated elements. Implementation of general purpose finite element computer programs. Eigenvalue and time dependent problems. Nonlinear analysis. (R)
Course Learning Outcomes
Formulate variational and Galerkin methods for second and fourth order boundary value problems
Formulate and implement finite elements for linear elastic problems
Implement numerical integration algorithms in the context of finite elements
Solve eigenvalue and time dependent problems in 1D and 2D
Program Outcomes Matrix
| Contribution | |||||
| # | Program Outcomes | No | Yes | ||
| 1 | Conducts research to investigate and solve advanced civil engineering problems using appropriate scientific methods and acquires the fundamental knowledge to evaluate the results. | ✔ | |||
| 2 | Reviews and synthesizes relevant literature to identify the current state of the art. | ✔ | |||
| 3 | Engages in lifelong learning and professional development, and gains familiarity with emerging practices. | ✔ | |||
| 4 | Formulates and solves complex civil engineering problems by selecting and applying appropriate tools and techniques. | ✔ | |||
| 5 | Communicates effectively in written and oral forms, particularly in conveying research processes and outcomes to diverse audiences. | ✔ | |||
| 6 | Upholds professional and ethical responsibility in research, with an awareness of global, societal, environmental, and scientific contexts. | ✔ | |||