Introduction to the Finite Element Method (ENS 512)

2014 Fall
Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences
Engineering Sciences(ENS)
3
10
Güllü Kızıltaş Şendur gkiziltas@sabanciuniv.edu,
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English
Doctoral, Master
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CONTENT

The course emphasizes the fundamental concepts in finite element analysis, and practical implementation of a working program. The course is divided into two halves. The first half is concentrated on the basic theoretical of the finite element method. The second half will be focused on issues concerning the implementation. Advanced topics will be discussed if time permits. The methods studied in this course are practical procedures that are employed extensively in the mechanical, civil, ocean, aeronautical and electrical industries. Increasingly, the methods are used in computer-aided design.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • At the end of the course, student should be able to: 1. use and develop further the key elements of the numerical analysis of the Finite Element Method.
  • Describe and develop the weak and strong form of PDEs,
  • Apply discretization using conforming finite element methods,
  • Describe the construction of finite elements,
  • Apply error analysis in appropriate function spaces,
  • Describe implementation issues and
  • Calculate the performance of applications including structures and steady state heat transfer using the FEA.