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International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 2012, Vol. 3(4) 148-155

The Use of Finite Element Analysis Applications in Architectural Education

Gokhan YAZICI,  Yasemin Erkan YAZICI

pp. 148 - 155

Publish Date: October 31, 2012  |   Single/Total View: 0/0   |   Single/Total Download: 0/0


Abstract

Architectural design is a complex process and architects are continuously required to draw and analyze resources from various disciplines in their design decision making processes. Architects commonly refer to “rules of thumb”, originating from previous design experiences to deal with design issues involving engineering analysis, since the formulation and analysis of the engineering problem is usually quite rigorous. The problem with this approach is that these rules of thumb may not be appropriate to the design problem at hand. Recent advancements in computer aided design, finite element analysis software and building information modeling paved the way for “integrated design”, where architects and engineers work simultaneously throughout the design process. This paper reports two case studies which use finite element analysis software (ANSYS) to enhance the architectural design process. This paper also investigates the ways this approach can be applied more extensively in architectural design education.

Keywords: Architectural Education, Finite Element Analysis Software, Integrated Design


How to Cite this Article?

APA 7th edition
YAZICI, G., & YAZICI, .E. (2012). The Use of Finite Element Analysis Applications in Architectural Education. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 3(4), 148-155.

Harvard
YAZICI, G. and YAZICI, . (2012). The Use of Finite Element Analysis Applications in Architectural Education. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications, 3(4), pp. 148-155.

Chicago 16th edition
YAZICI, Gokhan and   Yasemin Erkan YAZICI (2012). "The Use of Finite Element Analysis Applications in Architectural Education". International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications 3 (4):148-155.