COURSE UNIT TITLE

: COMPUTER AIDED ANALYSIS OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
MEE 5112 COMPUTER AIDED ANALYSIS OF MECHANICAL SYSTEMS ELECTIVE 3 0 0 8

Offered By

Graduate School of Natural and Applied Sciences

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR MURAT AKDAĞ

Offered to

Machine Theory and Dynamics (English)
Machine Theory and Dynamics (English)
Machine Theory and Dynamics (English)

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to teach integrated design and analysis of mechanical systems using modern engineering tools.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To identify the mathematical models of mechanisms
2   To select the solution methods of mathematical models of mechanisms
3   To solve equations by computers using MatLAB
4   To analyze mechanisms by SolidWorks+CosmosMotion+CosmosWorks
5   To evaluate the solutions by engineering view

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Loop equations of mechanisms
2 Solution of loop equations by Newton-Raphson method
3 Kinematic analysis
4 Modeling in SolidWorks+CosmosMotion/Kinematic analysis
5 Kinetic analysis
6 Kinetic analysis in SolidWorks+CosmosMotion
7 Mid Term Exam-1
8 Beam finite elements, assembly of finite elements
9 Solutions for finite element analysis in MatLAB
10 Finite element analysis in SolidWorks+CosmosWorks
11 Integrated analysis of mechanism:Cranck-connecting rod mechanism
12 Mid Term Exam 2
13 Integrated analysis of mechanism:Two-link manipulator
14 Integrated analysis of mechanism:Quick return mechanism

Recomended or Required Reading

P.E.Nikravesh, Computer- Aided Analysis of Mechanical Systems, Prentice-Hall, 1988.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

PowerPoint presentations, home works, computer simulations

Assessment Methods

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 MTE 1 MIDTERM EXAM 1
2 MTE 2 MIDTERM EXAM 2
3 FIN FINAL EXAM
4 FCG FINAL COURSE GRADE MTE 1+ MTE 2/2 * 0.50 +FIN * 0.50
5 RST RESIT
6 FCGR FINAL COURSE GRADE (RESIT) MTE 1+ MTE 2/2 * 0.50 +RST * 0.50


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Home works are assigned to the students each week after the weekly lessons. Students strengthen their learning by solving home works. The successes of the students are evaluated by 2 mid-term exams and 1 final exam.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

To be announced.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

hira.karagulle@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 12 3 36
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 4 48
Preparing assignments 12 6 72
Preparation for midterm exam 2 13 26
Preparation for final exam 1 12 12
Midterm 2 2 4
Final 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 200

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12PO.13PO.14PO.15
LO.15555
LO.25555
LO.35555
LO.45555
LO.55555