Information Package / Course Catalogue
Applications of Finite Element Analysis
Course Code: MME631
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: English
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 8
Objectives of the Course

Giving students a numerical method that can solve complex problems faced by engineers or problems that can not be closed form solutions with an acceptable approximation

Course Content

Linear Algebra and Tansorr Mechanics; Examination of Basic Finite Element Method approaches; Application Areas of the Finite Element Method and how to apply them; Introduction of simulation types (Analytical and Numerical Finite Element Methods under Elastic and Plastic Conditions, Stress-Strain Relations, Experimental Determination and Calculations of Mechanical Properties, Sample Problems and Simulation Applications.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Mustafa TİMUR
Learning Outcomes
1.Calculates 1D, 2D and 3D Linear elastic problems with fundamental analytical approach by Finite Element Method
2.Makes problems simpler and enables simulations
3.Simulates 1D, 2D and 3D Linear elastic problems in a fundamental way
4.Implements computer aided simulations
5.Interprets computer aided simulation results in real terms
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Finite Element Procedures 2nd Ed., K.J. Bathe, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1996.
2.A First Course in the Finite Element Method 5th Ed., Daryl L. Logan, Cengage Learning, Stamford USA, 2010.
3.An Introduction to the Finite Element Method 3rd Ed., J.N. Reddy, McGraw-Hill, Singapore, 2006
4.Finite Element Analysis: Theory and application with ANSYS, Saeed Moaveni, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 1999
5.FEM Simulations with Ansys Workbench 14, Theory, Applications, Case Studies, Huei Huang Lee, SDC Publications, 2014
6.Elasticity, Theory, Applications, and Numerics 3rd Ed., Martin H. Sadd, Academic Press (Elsevier), Massachusetts, USA, 2014
7.Schaum's Outlines: Linear Algebra 3rd Ed., Seymour Lipschutz, Marc Lars Lipson, McGraw-Hill, USA, 2001
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction, Basic concepts and application areas of Finite Element Method
Week 2 - Theoretical
Introduction, Basic concepts and application areas of Finite Element Method
Week 3 - Theoretical
Linear Algebra fast repetition
Week 4 - Theoretical
Introduction to elasticity, and Hooke equations
Week 5 - Theoretical
Direct Stiffness Method and Linear Spring Element Approach
Week 6 - Theoretical
Linear, Static Analysis of Bar and Beam Elements; Analytical and Simulation applications; Comparing with Basic Strength Problems and interpreting the results
Week 7 - Theoretical
Distributed loads in bars, 2D and 3D Bar Elements, Transformation Matrices; Analytical and Simulation applications
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Distributed loads in bars, 2D and 3D Bar Elements, Transformation Matrices; Analytical and Simulation applications, Midterm
Week 9 - Theoretical
2D and 3D Beam Elements; Equivalent point loads of transverse distributed loads; Analytical and Simulation applications
Week 10 - Theoretical
Analysis of Frame Systems with Finite Elements; Analytical and Simulation applications
Week 11 - Theoretical
2D Problems: Plane Stress, Plane Strain, Stress-Stress Thermal Relations, Strain and Displacement, Boundary Conditions, Definite (Exact) Elastic Solution and Constant Stress Triangle (CST or T3) and Analytical Applications
Week 12 - Theoretical
Linear Strain Triangle (LST or T6), Linear Quadrilateral Element (Q4), Quadratic Quadrilateral Element (Q8); Analytical and Simulation applications
Week 13 - Theoretical
Load Transformations and Stress calculation; Analytical and Simulation applications
Week 14 - Theoretical
Sonlu Elemanlar Çözümleme Teknikleri, Plane and Shell Elements, 3D Solid Elements and Elasticity
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%20
Final Examination1%50
Seminar1%15
Assignment1%15
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143498
Assignment70535
Individual Work73342
Midterm Examination19211
Final Examination112214
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)200
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026