151-3210-00L  Structural Optimization

SemesterSpring Semester 2021
LecturersT. Stankovic
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentNumber of participants limited to 45.



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
151-3210-00 GStructural Optimization4 hrs
Wed08:15-12:00ML F 34 »
T. Stankovic

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AbstractThe course covers fundamentals of structural optimization in terms of the optimal design of topology, shape, size and material for discrete and continuous representations of structures. It develops skills to formally state and model structural design tasks as optimization problems and select appropriate methods to solve them.
ObjectiveThe course covers fundamentals of structural optimization in terms of the optimal design of topology, shape, size and material for discrete and continuous representations of structures. After taking the course students will be able to express structural design problems as formal optimization problems. Students will also be able to select and apply a suitable optimization method given the nature of the optimization model. They will understand the foundations of the state-of-the art structural optimization methods in order to design more efficient and performance optimized technical products. The exercises are MATLAB based.
Content- Topology optimization of truss structures
- Topology optimization by distribution of isotropic material
- Structural optimization for additive manufacture
Lecture notesAvailable on Moodle.
LiteratureSuggested literature:
Haftka, R. T., & Gürdal, Z. (2012). Elements of structural optimization (Vol. 11). Springer Science & Business Media.
Bendsøe, M. P., & Sigmund, O. (2004). Optimization of structural topology, shape, and material (Vol. 414). Berlin etc: Springer.
Prerequisites / NoticeThere are no direct prerequisites for taking this course.
However, prior knowledge regarding the fundamentals of mathematical programming methods and structural analysis is advisable.

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits4 credits
ExaminersT. Stankovic
Typesession examination
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionThe performance assessment is offered every session. Repetition possible without re-enrolling for the course unit.
Mode of examinationwritten 120 minutes
Additional information on mode of examinationcomputer-based exam, written 120 minutes.
Written aidsOne A4 sheet of handwritten notes allowed per each student.
Online examinationThe examination may take place on the computer.
Distance examinationIt is not possible to take a distance examination.
This information can be updated until the beginning of the semester; information on the examination timetable is binding.

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Restrictions

Places45 at the most
Waiting listuntil 24.02.2021

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Mechanical Engineering MasterDesign, Computation, Product Development & ManufacturingWInformation