Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor	Length of the Programme: 4	Number of Credits: 240	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF: Level 6

ECTS Course Information Package

School/Faculty/Institute

Faculty of Engineering

Course Code

ME 472

Course Title in English

Applied Structural Analysis

Course Title in Turkish

Uygulamalı Yapısal Analiz

Language of Instruction

Type of Course

Flipped Classroom,Lecture,Project

Level of Course

Introductory

Semester

Fall

Contact Hours per Week

Lecture: 3

Recitation:

Lab:

Other:

Estimated Student Workload

156 hours per semester

Number of Credits

6 ECTS

Grading Mode

Standard Letter Grade

Pre-requisites

STM 203 - Strength of Materials

Co-requisites

None

Expected Prior Knowledge

Strength of Materials (STM 203)

Registration Restrictions

Only Undergraduate Students

Overall Educational Objective

Aiming to apply structural analysis of the student’s senior design projects to be carried out, to review the studies and to provide guidance to reach more accurate results.

Course Description

In this course, how to model structural analyzes using the finite element method and what to consider when making engineering decisions are covered. Finite element modeling techniques will cover structural systems with beam, shell and solid modeling; including the general content of nonlinear situations and optimization approaches, as well as modeling material behavior and functionality of dynamic effects.

Course Learning Outcomes and Competences

Upon successful completion of the course, the learner is expected to be able to:
1) Analyze stress and deformations in solid structures for linear and non-linear static loading conditions by using finite element software;
2) Analyze natural frequencies and linear dynamics behavior of solid structures; and non-linear dynamics conditions using explicit solver;
3) Cary out design project involving the analysis summarized in 1 and 2;
4) Provide a final report of the design project;
5) Demonstrate efficient teamwork through project PowerPoint presentation organization;
6) Demonstrate oral communication skills through project presentation;
7) Ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibility in computer simulation;
8) Ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed in computer simulations.

Program Learning Outcomes/Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
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

Relation to Program Outcomes and Competences

N None	S Supportive	H Highly Related

	Program Outcomes and Competences	Level	Assessed by
1)	An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics	H	HW,Project
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	H	HW,Project
3)	An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences	H	HW,Project
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	H	HW,Project
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	S	Presentation
6)	An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions	N
7)	An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies	S	Project

Prepared by and Date	ALİ ÇINAR , March 2024
Course Coordinator	ALİ ÇINAR
Semester	Fall
Name of Instructor	Prof. Dr. ERDOĞAN MADENCİ

Course Contents

Week	Subject
1)	Behavior of element types and choosing criteria (Beam, Shell, Solid).
2)	Preparing Finite Element (FE) Modeling with Proper Meshing Approach.
3)	Static Stress Analysis. Solving Problems. Stresses and Deformations.
4)	Hands-on Study Cases for each Senior Design Project.
5)	Non-Linear Behavior of Structural Systems. Geometric Non-linearity and Large Deformation States
6)	Material Non-linearity and Material Behavior of Deformed Parts. Engineering Judgement of Critical Conditions for Material Selection Criteria
7)	Relationship between Stiffness and Natural Frequency. Observing the Conditions According to Design Change.
8)	Hands-on Study Cases for each Senior Design Project.
9)	Connection Modelling of assembled systems. Bolt and Weld modelling
10)	Boundary Conditions, Predefined Conditions and Loads
11)	Contact Modelling and Proper Approach of Parts in Touch
12)	Hands-on Study Cases for each Senior Design Project.
13)	Stability of Implicit Problems and Solution for Unstable Systems
14)	Dynamic Implicit Method and Quasi-Static Approach
15)	Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period
16)	Final Exam/Project/Presentation Period

Required/Recommended Readings

Abaqus 6.14 Documentation Bs SIMULIA, http://abaqus.software.polimi.it/v6.14/index.html

Teaching Methods

Lectures/contact hours using computer for modeling and simulations in computer lab

Homework and Projects

Home works and Final Project will be given as teaching method

Laboratory Work

Computer Lab only

Computer Use

Computer will be used for pre and post processing of the FE model (preparing FE model and examining results) and running FE model. Home works and Final Projects will be done in computer lab.

Other Activities

None

Assessment Methods

Assessment Tools	Count	Weight
Attendance	14	% 0
Application	14	% 10
Homework Assignments	4	% 16
Project	4	% 74
TOTAL		% 100

Course Administration

cinara@mef.edu.tr
5367040245
Instructor’s office and phone number: Kurtköy - Teknopark / +90 (542) 417 14 11 Office hours: Tuesday, Thursday 13:00 – 15:00 Email address: cinara@mef.edu.tr/dogu@fev.com Rules for attendance: Practice contributes to 10% of the final grade. Missing Homework: Provided that proper documents of excuse are presented, each missed HW by the student, late submission will be accepted until the end of semester. Missing a Final Project: Provided that proper documents of excuse are presented, each missed final project by the student, late submission will be accepted until the final exam period. Missing a final: No final Exam. A reminder of proper classroom behavior, code of student conduct: YÖK Regulations Statement on plagiarism: YÖK Regulations http://www.mef.edu.tr/icerikler/files/lisans_onlisans_yonetmelik%20(1.pdf)

ECTS Student Workload Estimation

Activity	No/Weeks	Hours			Calculation
	No/Weeks per Semester	Preparing for the Activity	Spent in the Activity Itself	Completing the Activity Requirements
Course Hours	14	1	3	1	70
Study Hours Out of Class	3	1	4	3	24
Project	1	2	20	20	42
Homework Assignments	4	1	2	2	20
Total Workload					156
Total Workload/25					6.2
ECTS					6