2025-Spring Intro. to Finite Element Method (MECH583-01) The course syllabus

1.Course Information

Course No. MECH583 Section 01 Credit 3.00
Category Major elective Course Type prerequisites
Postechian Core Competence
Hours TUE, THU / 14:00 ~ 15:15 / Science BldgⅤ[108/110]Lecture Room Grading Scale G

2. Instructor Information

Shin Dongil Name Shin Dongil Department Dept. of Mechanical Eng.
Email address dongilshin@postech.ac.kr Homepage
Office 데이터 기반 고체 역학 연구실 Office Phone 054-279-2181
Office Hours Tuesday 4-5pm

3. Course Objectives

Through theoretical and practical lectures, students will gain the finite element knowledge necessary to analyze and solve solid mechanics problems. This will establish a foundation for developing analysis models for complex systems. Additionally, it will enhance the ability to define and address real-world problems encountered in various industries using commercial software.

4. Prerequisites & require

Solid Mechanics

5. Grading

Midterm (30%) / Final Exam (30%) / Homework (30%) / Attendance (10%)

6. Course Materials

Title Author Publisher Publication
Year/Edition		 ISBN
Lecture Note 0000

7. Course References

Bathe, Klaus-Jürgen. Finite element procedures. Klaus-Jurgen Bathe, 2006.
Logan, Daryl L. A first course in the finite element method. Vol. 4. Thomson, 2011.

8. Course Plan

Week 1 : Introduction of the Finite Element Analysis for Solid Mechanics
Week 2 : 1-dimensional finite element formula – Strong form and weak form
Week 3 : 1-dimensional finite element formula – Stiffness matrix derivation
Week 4 : Numerical integration based on Gaussian elimination
Week 5 : 1-dimensional code development practice
Week 6 : 2-dimensional finite element formula – Introduction of 2-D elements (Plane stress, Plane strain)
Week 7 : 2-dimensional finite element formula – Stiffness matrix derivation
Week 8 : Midterm
Week 9 : Virtual work theorem – Stress equilibrium for a general formulation
Week 10 : Virtual work theorem – Virtual displacement theory
Week 11 : 3-dimensional finite element formula – Stiffness matrix derivation
Week 12 : 2,3-dimensional code development practice
Week 13 : Advanced research topics – Locking and spurious kinematic modes, nonlinear analysis
Week 14 : Practice with Commercial software – Pre-processing
Week 15 : Practice with Commercial software – Post-processing
Week 16 : Final exam

9. Course Operation

10. How to Teach & Remark

11. Supports for Students with a Disability

- Taking Course: interpreting services (for hearing impairment), Mobility and preferential seating assistances (for developmental disability), Note taking(for all kinds of disabilities) and etc.

- Taking Exam: Extended exam period (for all kinds of disabilities, if needed), Magnified exam papers (for sight disability), and etc.

- Please contact Center for Students with Disabilities (279-2434) for additional assistance

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