Course Syllabus

Course Information：

Year-Semester	Course Number	Course Name	Phase	Credits	Hours	Required/Elective	Instructor	Class	Student NO.	Withdraw	Note
Fall Semester Year 2026	366454	Finite Element Analysis	1	3.0	3	★	Hsiu-Ying Hwang	GVE SSRT DME 機電外國學生專班	0	0	EMI,車輛所、智慧鐵道學程和機電博(外生)班合開

Course Plan：

Instructor	Hsiu-Ying Hwang　Office Hours
Email	hhwang@ntut.edu.tw
Last Updated	2026-05-29 16:36:35
Course Objective	Course Title: Finite Element Analysis (有限元素分析) This course introduces the basic principles of the finite element method and its applications in various engineering problems. Topics include fundamental concepts of finite element analysis, establishing finite element models using variational principles, shape functions, and iso-parametric elements. It covers one-dimensional problems such as rods, trusses, beams, and frames; two-dimensional problems including plane stress, plane strain, and plate-shell problems; and three-dimensional problems involving general solids. Practical exercises and case studies using finite element analysis software are included for practice and research analysis. This semester, the course integrates USR (University Social Responsibility) into the curriculum, guiding students to apply finite element analysis to the USR project. Students who heavily participate in the USR project can utilize finite analysis in their USR electrical vehicle designs and/or for systematic improvements.
Course Schedule	Course Title: Finite Element Analysis (有限元素分析) 1 Syllabus and Introduction (Ch1)-- A general overview of the course. The USR program is introduced into the class. Off-campus visits to countryside schools will be arranged. Students are encouraged to participate in the USR project. Guide students to apply finite element methods in the USR program. 2 Introduction to the Stiffness (Displacement) Method (Ch2) A USR car model for 3D printing is introduced for the coming Friday USR activities. 3 Introduction to the Stiffness (Displacement) Method (Ch2), Use the USR electrical vehicle as a course exercise example. Define the term project. 4 Development of Truss Equations (Ch3) Introduce the design concept for electric vehicles using the finite element commercial codes for design analysis and possible improvement for the USR project. 5 Development of Truss Equations (Ch3) 6 Development of Beam Equations (Ch 4) USR vehicle design is scheduled for the coming activities. 7 Frame and Grid Equations (Ch5) Development of the Plane Stress & Strain Stiffness Equations (Ch6) 8 Development of the Plane Stress and Plane Strain Stiffness Equations (Ch6), Quick Review for Midterm Exam. 9 Midterm Exam 10 Practical Considerations in Modeling; Interpreting Results; and Examples of Plane Stress/Strain Analysis (Ch7) Arrange off-campus teaching for the USR program. 11 Term project proposal report out Development of the Linear-Strain Triangle Equations (Ch8) Axis-symmetric Elements (Ch9) Invite industry experts to share, using the USR vehicle as an exercise example. 12 Iso-parametric Formulation (Ch10) 13 Three-Dimensional Stress Analysis (Ch11), Plate Bending Element (Ch12) 14 Heat Transfer and Mass Transport (Ch13) Brief: Fluid Flow (Ch14), Thermal Stress (Ch15) & Structural Dynamics and Time-Dependent Heat Transfer (Ch16) 15 Final Exam 16 Term Project Presentation & Feedback Encourage students to use the USR vehicle for their project. 17 Term Project Presentation & Reviews Encourage students to use the USR vehicle for their project. 18 Term Project Presentation, Reviews, and Discussions Field trips for the USR program might be arranged before or after the semester.
Evaluation and grading policy	Course Title: Finite Element Analysis (有限元素分析) 1. Midterm Exam: 20% 2. Final Exam: 25 % 3. Homework：15 % 4. Project written report (15 %), Project oral presentation (15 %) 5. In-class discussion, participation, and attendance (10 %) 6. Homework is due a week away from the day assigned. All homework should be submitted through the e-learning platform. No late homework will be accepted except having approved absences. The project report is due the day of the oral presentation. 5 points would be subtracted per each single day delay. Delaying for 5 days or more would get 0 points. 7. Copy and cheating are not allowed. If one is found copy and cheating, 0 points would be given for the event. 8. Please set your phone to silent or vibration mode while in class; otherwise, 5 points will be deducted from the semester score and treated as one absence for each violation. 9. Attendance check will be done every week. Please sit in a fixed seat. Class notes will be checked as part of the attendance check.
Materials	All right reserved. Do not reproduce without permission. Foreign-language textbooks:Yes Course Title: Finite Element Analysis (有限元素分析) Textbook: A First Course In the Finite Element Method by Daryl L. Logan (Publisher: Cengage Learning) Reference: 1. The Finite Element Method by O.C. Zienkiewicz & R.L. Taylor (Vol. I & II) (Publisher: McGraw-Hill) Instructor: Hsiu-Ying Hwang Office Hours: Tuesday 09:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00 (reference only)， please e-mail or call to reserve meeting hours before coming Email: hhwang@mail.ntut.edu.tw Office: 526-12, TEL: (02) 27712171 ext 3618, 1271
The access to curricular consultation	Office Hours: Tuesday 09:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00 (reference only)，please e-mail or call to make an appointment Email: hhwang@mail.ntut.edu.tw Office: Complex Building 526-12 TEL: (02) 27712171 ext 3618, 1271
Expanding teaching and resources	● 數位教材資源應用 (Application of Digital Resources) 採用影音多媒體或具開放授權之資源（如OCW、開放教科書）作為主要或輔助教材。 Adopts multimedia or open-licensed resources (e.g., OCW, Open Textbooks) as primary or supplementary teaching materials.
The course corresponds to the SDGs	SDG4：優質教育（Quality Education） SDG8：尊嚴就業與經濟發展（Decent Work and Economic Growth） SDG11：永續城市與社區（Sustainable Cities and Communities）
Does the course incorporate AI	● 使用生成式AI作為教學過程的輔助工具（Use generative AI tools as an aid to the teaching process） ● 鼓勵學生使用生成式AI工具（Encourage students to use generative AI tools） ● 使用生成式AI進行課堂即時互動（Use generative AI for real-time classroom interaction）
Note	The classes will be adjusted according to the COVID condition, based on the announcement. If remote classes will be hold, students do not need to come to the school but need to attend the online classes. Class Material: i-School https://istudy.ntut.edu.tw/learn/index.php Class Link: GoogleMeet https://meet.google.com/hbe-npat-gpu Attendance: ZUVIO