Department Of Manufacturing Engineering and Management, De La Salle University - Manila

QA-OBE COURSE SYLLABUS

COURSE CODE: LBYMF4C COURSE TITLE: INTRO. TO COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS - FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
LABORATORY
PREREQUISITE: ENGMEC3 (S) / MFADMAT (S) / LBYMF3A (S)
UNITS: One (1)

The Program Educational Objectives (PEO) of the Manufacturing Engineering and Management Program of De La Salle University-Manila supports the
vision and mission of the institution and the college. It is included in all published documents pertaining to the program. The PEOs of the MEM program
are as follows:

PEO-1 (Service-Driven Leadership): Practice leadership in the manufacturing engineering & management profession by holding key positions in top
companies, academic institutions, or starting up their own enterprise, while maintaining high standards of professional, ethical, and social responsibility.
PEO-2 (Professional and Personal Development): Pursue lifelong learning by continuously improving and expanding not only their technical skills but
also personal skills with increasing independence and responsibility.
PEO-3 (Social Responsibility): Active participation in MEM professional societies or other professional organizations as well as community-based
organizations with the purpose of being the transformers of the industry towards innovation.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course provides unified and detailed material on the Finite Element Method for engineers to solve primarily linear problems,
with a focus on structural mechanics. The aim of the course is to provide the necessary concepts, theories, and techniques of the FEM for students to be able
to use a commercial FEM package comfortably to solve practical problems and structural analysis. Important fundamental and classical theories are introduced
in a straightforward and easy-to-understand fashion. For three-dimensional parts and assemblies, the design and analysis will be done in FEA software.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
On completion of the course, the student is expected to be able to do the following:

ELGA STUDENT OUTCOMES (SO) LEARNING OUTCOME (LO)

• Creative & Critical Thinker
• Reflective Life-Long Learner
SO-A: Apply knowledge of mathematics and
science to solve complex manufacturing
engineering problems (3)
SO-E: Identify, formulate, and solve complex
manufacturing engineering problems (3)
SO-G: Communicate effectively. (3)
LO1: Formulate problem statement and constraints
affecting the situation.
LO2: Solve for stresses, strains, and deformation of a
structure
LO3: Use commercial software to perform structural parts
and assembly analysis and can conduct engineering design
 SO-K: Use techniques, skills, and modern LO4: Report on the problem topic, simulation parameters,
engineering tools necessary for manufacturing and the analysis of results.
engineering practice; (3)

STUDENT OUTCOME – PERFORMANCE INDICATORS ASSESSMENT METHOD

SO-A2: Apply appropriate models or equations to solve engineering problems
SO-E1: To specify the problem and identify the key issues, factors, and concepts affecting the problem. Final Design Project
SO-G1: Write grammatically correct and logical reports using appropriate graphics and technical style.
SO-K1: Select the necessary techniques or modern tools for a specific engineering task

COURSE ASSESSMENT:
As evidence of attaining the above learning outcomes, the student is required to do and submit the following during the indicated dates of the term.
LEARNING OUTCOME ASSESSMENT METHODS DUE DATE
LO1-LO4 Final Design Project Week 14

COURSE ASSESSMENT MATRIX:

Student Outcomes
Learning
A B C D E F G H I J K
Outcomes
LO1 – LO4 3 3 3 3
1 – Introduce 2 – Enabling 3 – Demonstrative
RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT of Exercises:
CRITERIA
Sketches (Dimensional and
Geometrical Constraints;
Definition of engineering
connections)
(50%)
Boundary Conditions (25%)
Analysis and Conclusion (25%)
EXEMPLARY SATISFACTORY DEVELOPING BEGINNING
4 3 2 1
100% of the dimensional and 80% of the dimensional and 50% of the dimensional and 25% of the dimensional and
geometrical constraints that are geometrical constraints that are geometrical constraints that are geometrical constraints that are
needed are fully defined needed are fully defined needed are fully defined needed are fully defined
100% of the loads and restraints 80% of the loads and restraints 50% of the loads and restraints 25% of the loads and restraints
are created accordingly. are created accordingly. are created accordingly. are created accordingly.
100% of the statements are 80% of the statements are 50% of the statements are 25% of the statements are
correct and justified by the data. correct and justified by the data. correct and justified by the data. correct and justified by the data.
RUBRIC FOR ASSESSMENT of Final Design Project:

CRITERIA EXEMPLARY SATISFACTORY DEVELOPING BEGINNING

Description (10%)
Design Objective and Design
Requirements
(15%)
Simulation Setup (25%)
Presentation of Simulation
Results (20%)
Results and Discussion
(30%)
4 3
The description of the design, its
purpose and function are clearly
explained. Provides and
discusses existing designs
Design objectives are complete
and clearly specified. Uses
realistic loading conditions
The selected simulations are
appropriate to the design
objective. The loads and
constraints are correctly applied.
The results of the simulation are
presented well. There is
emphasis on the critical parts of
the design. The figures are
discussed extensively
The design is analyzed
thoroughly. The comparison of
the designs is concise. How the
results achieve the objectives are
explained
The description of the design, its
purpose and function are
relatively clearly explained.
Provides and discusses existing
designs
Design objectives are complete
and clearly specified. Well
thought loading conditions
The selected simulations are
appropriate to the design
objective. Most of the loads and
constraints are correctly applied.
The results of the simulation are
presented well. There is some
emphasis on the critical parts of
the design. The figures are
discussed
The design is analyzed. The
comparison of the designs is
sufficient. How the results
achieve the objectives are
explained
2 1
The description of the design, its
purpose and function are
vaguely explained. Provides
little to no discussion of existing
designs
Design objectives are
incomplete and vaguely
described. Unrealistic loading
conditions
Some of the selected simulations
are appropriate to the design
objective. Most of the loads and
constraints are correctly applied.
The results of the simulation are
presented well. There is some
emphasis on the critical parts of
the design. The figures are not
discussed well enough
The design is analyzed. The
comparison of the designs is
vague. How the results achieve
the objectives are barely
explained
The description of the design, its
purpose and function are barely
explained. No reference of
existing designs
Design objectives are
incomplete and unclear.
Unrealistic loading conditions
The selected simulations are
irrelevant to the design. Most of
the loads and constraints are
incorrectly applied.
The results of the simulation are
lazily presented. There is no
emphasis in the critical parts of
the design. The figures are not
discussed at all
The design is barely analyzed.
The comparison of the designs is
vague. How the results achieve
the objectives are barely
explained

GRADING SYSTEM:
1. General Average The general average of each student’s grade will be computed as follows:
• Exercises = 40%
• Final Project = 40%
• Case Studies = 20%
Passing Grade: 70%
2. Final Grade: The final grade will be determined based on the general average:

• 4.0: 97.0 - 100.0 • 3.0: 89.0 - 92.9 • 2.0 : 80.0 – 84.9 • 1.0 :70.0 - 74.9
• 3.5 : 93.0 - 96.9 • 2.5 : 85.0 - 88.9 • 1.5 : 75.0 - 79.9 • 0.0 : 69.9 below
 LEARNING ROADMAP FOR LBYMF4C
(INTRO. TO COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS - FINITE ELEMENT METHOD LABORATORY)

Week ACTIVITY
PREPARATIONS BEFORE THE START OF CLASSES
❖ Syllabus: Upload the syllabus in AnimoSpace
0 ❖ Announcement: Post a Welcome Message to the students, and an
announcement regarding Conference 1.1
ORIENTATION AND INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER AIDED
1 ENGINEERING/PRODUCT DESIGN
❖ Conference 1: Self-Introduction, Orientation, and Syllabus Discussion
INTRODUCTION TO FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
❖ Conference 2.1: Introduction to Simulation Workbench
2
❖ Conference 2.1: Simulation Workbench Examples
❖ Exercise 1: ANSYS Mechanical Basics
STATIC STRUCTURAL PREPROCESSING
❖ Conference 3: Introduction to Simulation preprocessing
❖ Exercise 2.1: 2D Gear and Rack
3
❖ Exercise 2.2: Named Selections
❖ Exercise 2.3: Object Generator

STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
4
❖ Exercise 3: Beam Connections
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS CASE STUDY #1
5
❖ Conference 5: Group Case Study Simulation and Report Preparation
6 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS CASE STUDY #1 PRESENTATION
SIMULATION POSTPROCESSING, VALIDATION, CAD, AND
PARAMETERS
7 ❖ Conference 6: Discussions on Postprocessing, Validation, CAD, and
Parameters
❖ Exercise 4.1: Mesh Evaluation
MESHING
❖ Conference 7: Introduction to Meshing Control
8
❖ Exercise 5.1: Mesh Creation
❖ Exercise 5.2: Mesh Control
9 ASSEMBLY AND REMOTE BOUNDARY CONDITIONS
 ❖ Conference 8.1: Introduction to Assembly and Remote boundary Conditions
❖ Exercise 6: Assembly Simulations: Joints
MODAL, THERMAL, ANS MULTISTEP ANALYSIS
10
❖ Conference 9.1: Modal, thermal, and multistep simulation
❖ Exercise 7.1: Modal Analysis
❖ Exercise 7.2: Thermal Analysis
❖ Exercise 7.3: Multistep Analysis
SIMULATION CASE STUDY #2
11
❖ Conference 10: Group Case Study Simulation and Report Preparation
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTATIONAL FLUID DYNAMICS (CFD)
❖ Conference 11.1: Case Study Presentation
12
❖ Conference 11.2: Introduction to CFD
❖ Exercise 8: Fluid Flow and Heat transfer in a mixing Tee
❖ Final Design Project Workshop
13
❖ Final Project Preparation
14 ❖ Final Project Submission
REFERENCES:
Textbooks
• Thompson, & Thompson, J. M. (2017). ANSYS Mechanical APDL for Finite Element Analysis. Elsevier Science.
• Ellobody, Feng, R., & Young, B. (2014). Finite element analysis and design of metal structures. Butterworth-Heinemann.
• The finite element method for mechanics of solids with ANSYS applications. (2011). Reference & Research Book News, 26(6). Ringgold, Inc.
ONLINE RESOURCES:
• https://academy.autodesk.com/
• https://www.ansys.com/

CLASS POLICIES:
1. All reports, papers, and other written outputs must be submitted on time or not later than the deadline.
2. No food and drinks are allowed inside the laboratory class.
3. Respect and Decorum. The students are expected to observe proper decorum and shall give respect to both his/her professor and classmates.
4. Academic dishonesty of any form will NOT be tolerated. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to:
• The unauthorized use of intellectual property (plagiarism)
• Lying to an instructor or any university employee
Such actions will be penalized with a failing grade on the Long Quiz and with the strong possibility of course failure and referral to the Office
of the Vice Dean and/or Discipline Office for disciplinary action.

COURSE TITLE (CODE) Date Effective Date Revised Prepared By Checked By: Approved By

January 16, 2023 January 10, 2023 Dr. Andres Mayol Dr. Nicanor Roxas Dr. Ryan Rhay
INTRO. TO COMPUTATIONAL MECHANICS - MEM Mechanical Vicerra
Cluster Head MEM Chair
FINITE ELEMENT METHOD LABORATORY
LBYMF4C