Information Package

Master's of Mechanical Engineering with Thesis

MAK520

INTRODUCTION TO BOUNDARY ELEMENT METHOD

Course Code
MAK520
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
  2. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
  3. A knowledge of contemporary issues
  4. An ability to use the engineering techniques engineering practice
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionWeighted residual methods, boundary element method for 1-D problem solution, boundary element method for Laplace and Poisson equations in 2-D, element types, Helmholz equations, dual reciprocity method, time dependent problems, 3-D elements and applications.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction
2nd Week Review of fundamentals
3rd Week Formulation of boundary element methods - Fluids
4th Week Greens theorem
5th Week Formulation of boundary element methods - Solids
6th Week The displacement and the traction boundary conditions
7th Week Numerical implementation
8th Week Applications
9th Week Free-surfaces - Cavities
10th Week Cracks - Wake sheets
11th Week Viscous/inviscid flow coupling
12th Week Hybrid BEM/FEMs methods
13th Week Dual reciprocity
14th Week Final
Recommended or Required ReadingThe Boundary Element Method - Volume 1: Applications in Thermo-Fluids and Acoustics by L.C.Wrobel, Wiley 2002.
The Boundary Element Method - Volume 2: Applications to Solids and Structures by M.H. Aliabadi, Wiley 2002.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Experiment
  • Presentation
  • Questions/Answers
  • Lecture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Project 5 15
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 6 84
Preparation for Final exam 1 45 45
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 5 20 100
Total Work Load307
Total Work Load / 30 (h)10.23
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4
K1 X X X
K2
K3 X
K4
K5 X
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10 X
K11 X