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Aerospace Industry is the classic example with the goal of keeping weight to a minimum. Indeed the structural efficiencies of modern aircraft owe a lot to optimization methods. The interaction of Aerodynamics, Aero elasticity, Structures, Performance, Operating Cost and many other disciplines all have to play a role to meet the overall optimization of aero structure design.
Topology optimization has emerged as both an active research field as well as a powerful technology for broad Industrial applications. Commercial software plays an important role in transforming an emerging technology from research to industry.The most important reason is that product design and engineering is about innovation and creativity. Topology optimization can help engineers to think out of the box during early stage of concept generation.
Size optimization predicts optimum component parameters, such as material values, cross-section dimensions and thicknesses. It is used to determine the optimum thickness of a material based on the performance goals and the forces expected to be placed on the component during its service life. In an optimization process, it is generally used after free form optimization once the initial geometry of the component has been defined and interpreted.
The objective of this course is show you a broad overview & details FEA based optimization tools available and how it is to use to achieve meaningful structural optimization using various technologies. The students who have keen interest for
- Finite Element Analysis Overview. Background and History of Structural Optimization.
- Topology & Size Optimization. Optimization concepts.
- Shape Optimization. Parametric and Non-parametric issues.
- Multi-Disciplinary Optimization (MDO). Multi Objective Methods.
Putting Optimization in perspective.
The Goals of Optimization.
Terminology, Definition and Classification.
The upside and the downside of Optimization.
Overview of Optimization Categories applied to FEA.
Sizing, Shape& topology.
Discussion of internal FEA optimizers and external optimizers.
Difference in Approach.
Topology optimization in Details.
1D and 2D size optimization.
Pre-processing for OptiStruct /HyperMesh.
Linear static and normal mode analysis with OptiStruct.
Results visualization with HyperMesh and HyperView.
Topology optimization with manufacturing constraints.
Geometric data generation of new design concept using OSSmooth.
Traditional gradient based approaches.
2D and 3D shape optimization.
Homogeneous methods.
DOE, GA and similar methods.
Improving practicality of results.
Case studies in shape optimization.
Shape generation using HyperMorph which is a part of HyperMesh.
Practical hints and tips.
Background Theory.
Case Studies in MDO.
Optimization of Nonlinear and Dynamic Response systems.
Case Studies in Nonlinear and Dynamic Response.
Robust Optimization – moving away from the one point solution.
- B.E. Mechanical/ Automotive/ Production/ Automotive Graduate.
- Mechanical/ Automotive/ Production Engineering students.
- Diploma students.
- Working professional such as Design Engineers, Mechanical designers and Industrial Designers.
- Awards: Certification in Structural Optimization Course.
- 60 Hours for One Month.