Basic Information
The Course Provides an Introduction to Topology Optimization, A Powerful Computerized Design Tool With Diverse Engineering Applications. The Method Is Used For Innovative Applications In Automotive and Aviation Industries, Structural Engineering, Architecture and Bio-medical Engineering. Detailed Content - Methods# Finite Elements For Elastic Continuum, Optimization of a Variable Thickness Sheet For Minimum Compliance, Topology Optimization For Minimum Compliance Using Optimality Criteria, General Optimization Minimization of Maximum Stress, Extension to 3d# Pde Filter, Parallel Computing. Detailed Content - Applications# Structural Analysis In Cad Software, Definition of Design Spaces, Forces, Supports, Loading Scenarios, Objective Functions and Design Constraints, Topology Optimization For Stiffness, Natural Frequency and Strength of a 3d Structure in Cad Systems. Learning Outcomes# After Successfully Completing The Course, The Students Will Be Able To 1. Formulate Structural Design Problems As Optimization Problems._ 2. Implement Their Own Computer Program Executing Topology Optimization Procedures of Two-dimensional Contiua For Principal Response Requirements, Such As Compliance Minimization, Maximization Of The First Fundamental Frequency and Minimization of The Maximum Stress._ 3. Apply Topology Optimization to a Realistic 3d Structural Component Using Commercial Software, Accounting For Engineering Design Considerations and Geometric and Manufacturing Constraints. 4. For Those Interested in Research# Read Up-to-date Articles And Begin Independent Research._ 5. For Thoseintersted in Industry# Implement Topology Optimization in The Design Process.
Faculty: Civil and Environmental Engineering
|Pre-Academic
Pre-required courses
(14104 - Strength of Materials 1 and 14143 - Computer Methods in Structural Analysis) or (34028 - Solid Mechanics 1 and 34056 - Int. to Scientific and Eng. Computing) or (84135 - Numerical Analysis For Aerospace Engi. and 84506 - Solid Mechanics)