Complex Engineering Problem (CEP)
Course Title Finite Element Analysis (IME-466L)
(with code)
Credit Hours 1
Pre-requisite CAD/CAM (IME-364 & IME-364L)
Numerical Methods in Computing (MA-345)
Faculty Dr. Rakhshanda Naveed
Contact 042-99029231
[email protected]Office Hours Monday 1 pm to 3pm, Thursday 11:00 am to 1:00pm
Problem Statement of CEP
Finite element analysis is employed to design the structures under given loading conditions. It helps to
evaluate stresses/strains in various members/elements of structures to determine the safety of design.
Students (in groups of 4) are required t :
1. Perform finite element analysis of an engineering structure (machine/pedestrian
bridge/overhead bridge, etc) by considering all the applied loads.
2. Determine the size of members (trusses, beams, and columns) used in the construction of
structure.
3. Specify material(s) for members in order to carry the designed load safely
4. Present the analysis and final design using power point slides. Also perform the cost
calculations related to the design.
CLO/CLOs formulated for CEP
Course Learning Description Domain and Mapping with
Outcome level of Learning PLO
(CLO) C = Cognitive
P = Psychomotor
A = Affective
CLO1 Use software tool(s) to perform finite P2 5
element analysis of engineering
problems
CLO2 Prepare Lab reports/CEP report that A4 10
clearly communicate results, analysis,
and relationship to theory
CLO3 Design engineering structure using C5 3
finite element methods
Mapping of CEP with its attributes
In-depth Depth of Range of Extent of Familiarity Consequences Extent of
engineering analysis/knowledge conflicting stakeholders with the issues applicable
knowledge required requirements codes
Marks assigned for CEP: 30%
List of Rubrics for marking the CEP:
Rubrics for Assessment of Complex Engineering Problem
Subject: Finite Element Analysis Lab
Rubrics Excellent Good Adequate Poor
Adequate and
Reasonably developing mastery;
Clear and consistent mastery; shows one or more
Little or
consistent occasional errors or of the qualities
nomastery;
mastery. lapses in quality. below.
shows one or
Applies the Applies the relevant Applies the more of the
appropriate knowledge and adequate knowledge qualities below.
knowledge and concept to the and concept to the
Knowledge and Fails to apply
concepts to the problem, possibly in problem, possibly in
Application relevant
problem with an indirect way; a generic way;
(10) knowledge and
accuracy and understands the shows lapses in
concepts to the
proficiency; major points of the understanding the
problem;
shows precise knowledge, with major points of the
misunderstands
understanding possible knowledge, with
or fails to recall
of knowledge misunderstanding or possible
critical points.
and concepts. failure to recall misunderstanding or
minor points. failure to recall
major points.
Knows how to
select the
Knows how to Knows how to
required mode Knows how to
select the required select the required
of working select the
mode of working mode of working
from main required mode
Familiarization from main menu, from main menu,
menu, how to of working from
with the how to enter data how to enter data,
enter data, main menu but
Software and generate results but cannot generate
generate results, cannot enter
(10) but cannot interpret results and interpret
and interpret data properly
them in a correct them in a correct
them in a and generate
way to deduce the way to deduce the
correct way to results.
required results. required results.
deduce the
required results.
Well organized Reasonably Limited Poor
and clearly organized and organization, focus organization and
focused. No focused. Minor and some headings focus. Major
formatting mistakes in are missing. mistakes in
Presentation errors. formatting. Spelling and formatting.
(10) Graphical Graphical grammar mistakes, Graphical
presentation is presentation is ok. formatting is just presentation is
very good. fair. Graphical poor.
presentation is
average.
