FINITE ELEMENTS METHOD
| Title | ΜΕΘΟΔΟΣ ΠΕΠΕΡΑΣΜΕΝΩΝ ΣΤΟΙΧΕΙΩΝ / FINITE ELEMENTS METHOD |
| Code | 305 |
| Faculty | Engineering |
| School | Mechanical Engineering |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Coordinator | Georgios Savvaidis |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 20000417 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Mechanical Engineering
Registered students: 92
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy | Elective Courses belonging to the other | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Design and Structures | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Industrial Management | Elective Courses belonging to the other | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2016 – 2017 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Instructors from Other Categories | |
| Weekly Hours | 5 |
| Class ID | 600059616
|
Class Schedule
| Building | Πολυτεχνείο (πτέρυγα Β) |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | 561-562 (89) |
| Calendar | Τρίτη 13:00 έως 15:00 |
| Building | Πολυτεχνείο (πτέρυγα Β) |
| Floor | Όροφος 1 |
| Hall | 559-560 (86) |
| Calendar | Πέμπτη 15:00 έως 17:00 |
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600059616
- Other: http://eclass.auth.gr/courses/MENG395/
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
- 108 STATICS
- 112 MECHANICS OF MATERIALS
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Make decisions
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Respect natural environment
- Be critical and self-critical
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to the finite element method. Descretization of the continuum. Element and global stifness matrix. Displacement method. The principle of virtual displacement. The principle of complementary virtual work. Interpolation equations. Elements types. 1D, 2D and 3D elements. Isoparametric elements.
Keywords
Finite Element Method, FEM
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 65 | 2.2 | ✓ | ||
| Tutorial | 20 | 0.7 | ✓ | ||
| Interactive Teaching in Information Center | 15 | 0.5 | ✓ | ||
| Project | 44 | 1.5 | ✓ | ||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Other / Others | 3 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 150 | 5 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
1) Tirupathi R. Chandrupatla, Ashok D. Belegundu, Εισαγωγη στα Πεπερασμενα Στοιχεια για Μηχανικους, 2006, Εκδοσεις Κλειδαριθμος ΕΠΕ
2) Μ. Παπαδρακάκης, Ανάλυση Φορέων με τη μέθοδο των πεπερασμένων στοιχείων, 2001
Additional bibliography for study
1) K. J. Bathe, “Finite Element Procedures in Engineering Analysis”, Prentice-Hall Inc., New Jersey, 1982.
2) T. R. J. Hughes, “The Finite Element Method – Linear Static & Dynamic Finite Element Analysis”, Prentice-Hall ed., Englewood Cliffs, NJ, 1987.
3) O. C. Zienkiewicz, R. L. Taylor, “The finite element method”, 4th ed., London; New York: McGraw - Hill, 1994, 2 volumes.
4) R. D. Cook, D. S. Malkus, M. E. Plesha, “Concepts and applications of finite element analysis”, 3rd ed., New York; Chichester: Wiley , 1989.
Last Update
13-10-2016
