MEEN 5430 - Optimization in Engineering Design

3 hours

Optimal design of mechanical components and systems, including variational formulation for discrete and distributed parameter structures; sensitivity analysis; optimal material distribution and layout; design for criteria of stiffness, strength, buckling and dynamic response; mathematical modeling of design problems for optimization. It is recommended that students enrolling in this course be proficient in MATLAB, linear algebra, and differential equations.

Course specific fees (in addition to tuition and mandatory):
Academic (AF) per hour: $73.70 (Instructional Fee), $60 (Differential Tuition)