Information Package

Ph.D. on Mechanical Engineering

MAK609

BOUNDARY ELEMENT METHOD IN SOLID MECHANICS

Course Code
MAK609
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
10
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelDoctorate Of Science
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS10
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Ability An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering.
  2. An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data.
  3. An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.
  4. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems.
  5. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionGeneral principles. Integral equations of boundaries and reciprocity theorem. Solutions of boundary equations. Two dimensional boundary elements. Boundary method in two dimensional solid mechanics. Three dimensional boundary elements. Three dimensional elastostatic problems. Numerical integration techniques. Two and three dimensional problems in elastodynamics. Boundary element solutions with shell and plate elements.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week General principles
2nd Week Integration method of boundaries and reciprocity theorem
3rd Week Solutions of boundary equations
4th Week Two dimensional boundary elements
5th Week Boundary method in two dimensional solid mechanism
6th Week Three dimensional boundary elements
7th Week Three dimensional elastostatic problems
8th Week MID TERM
9th Week Three dimensional elastostatic problems
10th Week Numerical integration techniques
11th Week Two and three dimensional problems in elastodynamics
12th Week Two and three dimensional problems in elastodynamics
13th Week Boundary element solutions with shell and plate elements
14th Week Boundary element solutions with shell and plate elements
Recommended or Required ReadingBoundary Element Methods in Solid Mechanics: With Applications in Rock Mechanics and Geological Engineering, S.L. Crouch , Anthony Michael Starfield
The Boundary Element Method (Solid Mechanics and Its Applications) By W.S. Hall
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 35
Assignment 4 20
Total(%) 45
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 45
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 55
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 5 70
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 4 25 100
Total Work Load298
Total Work Load / 30 (h)9.93
ECTS Credit of the Course10
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
K1 X
K2 X
K3 X
K4
K5 X
K6
K7
K8
K9
K10
K11 X