Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to Computer Aided Structural Analysis
Course Code: CE469
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To teach the analysis of 2D and 3D structural systems under various load combinations, assessing the solutions, and detecting errors in structural modeling using FEM software.

Course Content

General Information, Finite Element Method, Properties of Program, Introduction to the Program, Frequently Used Commands, Application I: Plane Truss System, Application II: 3D Truss System, Application III: Plane Frame System, Application IV: 3D Frame System.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.Information about structural systems and its elements.
2.Students will be able to evaluate the results obtained from package programs.
3.Students will be able to identify modeling errors.
4.Obtain information about the analysis algorithms of package programs.
5.Students will be able to learn how to create numerical model of any structure.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Reddy, J. N. (1993). An introduction to the finite element method (Vol. 2, No. 2.2). New York: McGraw-Hill.
2.Lecture notes
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
General Information
Week 2 - Theoretical
Finite Element Method
Week 3 - Theoretical
Properties of Program
Week 4 - Theoretical
Introduction to the Program
Week 5 - Theoretical
Frequently Used Commands
Week 6 - Theoretical
Frequently Used Commands
Week 7 - Theoretical
Application I: Plane Truss System
Week 8 - Theoretical
Application I: Plane Truss System
Week 9 - Theoretical
Application II: 3D Truss System
Week 10 - Theoretical
Application II: 3D Truss System
Week 11 - Theoretical
Application III: Plane Frame System
Week 12 - Theoretical
Application III: Plane Frame System
Week 13 - Theoretical
Application IV: 3D Frame System
Week 14 - Theoretical
Application IV: 3D Frame System
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Attending Lectures1%5
Assignment1%5
Midterm Examination1%30
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Assignment1055
Midterm Examination114216
Final Examination118220
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
PÇ-6
PÇ-7
PÇ-8
PÇ-9
PÇ-10
PÇ-11
OÇ-1
3
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
4
3
OÇ-4
4
OÇ-5
4
4
5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026