Introduction to basic optimization techniques for mechanical design problems. This course is designed to introduce the optimization techniques and practices employed by engineers in the design of mechanical systems. Students are tasked with implementing optimization strategies in software on the computer. These implementations are then tested on actual engineering design problems to evaluate their utility. In addition to writing their own optimization software students have an opportunity to apply state of the art optimization software to engineering design problems.
Students address both design analysis and design synthesis in course assignments.
In addition to writing their own optimization software students in ME544 have an opportunity to apply state of the art optimization software to engineering design problems. These exercises require the student to implement optimization strategies in software on the computer. These implementations are then tested on actual engineering design problems to evaluate their utility.