Course Catalog
| ME 508 Topology Optimization Based Design | 3 Credits | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| This course focuses on theoretical and practical aspects of numerical methods utilized in the solution of structural optimization with emphasis on topology optimization problems. This course presents fundamental aspects of finite element analysis and mathematical programming methods with applications on discrete and continuum topology optimization problems. Applications include designing lightweight structures, compliant mechanisms, heat transfer, and energy harvesting systems. The course content will be applicable to design of a broad range of engineering systems as well as material design. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ECTS Credit: 10 ECTS (10 ECTS for students admitted before 2013-14 Academic Year) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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