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151-0542-00L 3 Credits MSC D-MAVT

Engineering Optimization: Concept & Applications

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Alfred van Keulen
Expected prior knowledge: Basic knowledge of mechanical engineering and mathematics
VVZ CR n/a

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Abstract

The student is able to formulate a proper optimization problem in order to solve a given design problem, and is able to select a suitable approach for solving this problem numerically. Furthermore, he is able to interpret results of completed optimization procedures.

Objective

The student is able to formulate a proper optimization problem in order to solve a given design problem, and is able to select a suitable approach for solving this problem numerically. Furthermore, he is able to interpret results of completed optimization procedures.

Content

Formulation of optimization problems Typical characteristics of optimization problems Minimization without constraints Constrained minimization Simple optimization algorithms Discrete design variables Approximation concepts Sensitivity analysis

Resources

Lecture Notes

Course material: P.Y. Papalambros et al. Principles of Optimal Design: Modelling and Computation.

Literature

References from literature: R.T. Haftka and Z. Gürdal: Elements of Structural Optimization.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC

Examination

Type
end-of-semester examination
oral (30 minutes)

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Engineering Optimization: Concept & Applications
  • Tue 13:15-15:00 (ETZ F 91)
2 h weekly
exercise Engineering Optimization: Concept & Applications
Day, time and room will be published before start of term.
No time listed 1 h weekly

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