Applied Structural Optimization

Structural optimization supports the concept engineer as well as the computational engineer, by providing mathematical algoriothms for finding better or even optimal designs. Since it is possible to develop optimization methods even for complex and interdisciplinary tasks, the structure optimization has become a powerful tool in the construction and designing process. Subject of this lecture is to impart the necessary fundamental knowledge for efficient usage of optimization methods within the designing process of technical components.

Contents

  • Intention of strucutral optimization, motivation
  • Mathematical basics, convexity, Kuhn Tucker conditions
  • Optimization methods, gradient based approaches, approximation methods, evolutionary algorithms
  • Optimization strategies, multi target optimization, multidisciplinary optimization, multi-level optimization
  • Incorporation of finite element methods in optimization process
  • Applications such as wall thickness optimization, shape optimization, topology optimization

Details

Lecture name Applied Structural Optimization
Module no. 16-19-5040
Term Winter
Lecturer Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Lothar Harzheim
Responsible assistant M.Sc. Felix Rutsch
Credit points 4
Contact hours Lecture: 2SWS
Recitation: 1 SWS
Lecture & recitation dates Wednesdays, 14:00-17:00 (lecture + tutorial)
Start of lectures Wed, 23 October 2024
Room S4|10-1 (Dolivostr. 15)
Language German
Examination Oral examination
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Recommended literature

Buch Harzheim

Book

“Strukturoptimierung – Grundlagen und Anwendung”, Lothar Harzheim, 3. Auflage, 2019, Verlag Europa-Lehrmittel, Haan-Gruiten, ISBN: 978-3-8085-5882-9

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