Academic Catalog

ID553 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS IN PRODUCT DESIGN

Course Code: 1250553
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week): 3(3-0)
ECTS Credit: 8.0
Department: Industrial Design
Language of Instruction: English
Level of Study: Graduate
Course Coordinator: Prof.Dr. ALÝ ÝHSAN ÜNAY
Offered Semester: Fall Semesters.

Course Content

Review of basic concepts in structural mechanics. Analysis of internal force diagrams. stress. and strain. Introduction to the finite element method (FEM) for structural analysis. Finite element modeling techniques for products made from various materials. Evaluation of material and element behavior based on analysis findings.