Structural Optimization (5cr)
Course unit code: C-10122-RAK--RS--320
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Institution
- University of Tampere
Objectives
After completing the course the student will be able to- formulate structural optimization problems derived from practical design situations. The optimization problems can be linear or nonlinear with continuous and discrete design variables- apply the principles of mathematical optimization methods for selecting suitable approaches for solving practical design optimization problems.- solve typical structural optimization problems by various algorithms
Content
- Main principles of structural optimization and practical applications- Formulation of structural optimization problems derived from practical design situations- Optimization of skeletal structures: sizing, geometry and topology optimization- Fundamentals of mathematical optimization theory- Essential solution methods: unconstrained and constrained optimization, discrete optimization- Basic concepts of multiobjective optimization.
Prerequisites
Basics of structural mechanics, and structural engineering, basics of finite element method.