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INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE / IMU 515 - İNŞAAT MÜHENDİSLİĞİ (TEZLİ YÜKSEK LİSANS)

Code: IMU 515 Course Title: FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS WITH ANSYS WORKBENCH Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department İNŞAAT MÜHENDİSLİĞİ (TEZLİ YÜKSEK LİSANS)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer OSMAN AKYÜREK (oakyurek@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) OSMAN AKYÜREK,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The scope of this course is to provide students with the ability to perform static and dynamic analyses as single-element or entire structure using the finite-element analysis method, which is necessary for most engineering fields.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Students will have knowledge about finite element theory and methods. PO-1 To be able to reach the theoretical and practical knowledge by doing scientific research in the field of Civil Engineering and to be able to use the obtained knowledge.
PO-2 To be able to carry out studies in the field of Civil Engineering, to be able to select and apply appropriate methods or methods for the purpose.
Examination
LO-2 Students will be able to make models and designs with Ansys WorkBench. PO-2 To be able to carry out studies in the field of Civil Engineering, to be able to select and apply appropriate methods or methods for the purpose.
PO-10 Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software or programmes at a level to meet the requirements related to the field.
Examination
Performance Project
LO-3 With this course, they will be able to make static and dynamic analyses on element by element or entire structure. PO-1 To be able to reach the theoretical and practical knowledge by doing scientific research in the field of Civil Engineering and to be able to use the obtained knowledge.
PO-2 To be able to carry out studies in the field of Civil Engineering, to be able to select and apply appropriate methods or methods for the purpose.
PO-5 Identifies the needs for solving a problem and develops and implements related processes.
PO-10 Uses information and communication technologies together with computer software or programmes at a level to meet the requirements related to the field.
Examination
Performance Project
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
The objective of this course is to equip students with essential skills, such as creating 3D models of structures or objects using Ansys WorkBench, gaining a general understanding of the finite element method and theory, transferring material data (whether linear or nonlinear) to the program, conducting both static and dynamic analyses, and effectively evaluating the results of these analyses.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Ansys WorkBench overview, graphical interface introduction Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
2 Introduction to finite element method and theory; 1D, 2D and 3D examples Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
3 General procedures of the finite element method; Stiffness matrix, Linear spring theory, Boundary and load conditions Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
4 Geometric model design; Introduction, Design Modeler, SpaceClaim Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
5 Design and analysis of 1D beam elements with finite elements; Cantilever beam, T-beam etc. Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
6 Ansys workBenchle application for beam elements Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
7 Truss system design and analysis Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Bridge design and analysis with SpaceClaim Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
10 Mesh techniques Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
11 Introduction to modal analysis Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
12 Design and modal analysis of a beam Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
13 Design and modal analysis of a 4-story reinforced concrete building Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
14 Time-history seismic analysis (on a 4-story building application) Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
15 General review and general evaluation Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 İhsan, A. İ. (2020). Ansys WorkBench ile Mekanik. Nobel yayınevi.
2 Tickoo, S (2020). Finite Element Analysis with ANSYS Workbench 2022 R1: A Tutorial Approach. BPB publications.
Required Course instruments and materials
Lecture Notes, Computer, Computer Program; Ansys WorkBench

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 1 12 12
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 13 13
       c) Performance Project 1 13 13
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 7 7 49
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 7 7 49
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 180