Module #1 Introduction to Advanced Structural Optimization Overview of structural optimization, importance, and applications
Module #2 Review of Basic Optimization Concepts Refresher on optimization algorithms, objective functions, and constraints
Module #3 Sensitivity Analysis for Structural Optimization Introduction to sensitivity analysis, adjoint method, and its applications
Module #4 Gradient-Based Optimization Methods In-depth look at gradient-based optimization algorithms, including steepest descent and quasi-Newton methods
Module #5 Non-Gradient-Based Optimization Methods Exploration of non-gradient-based optimization algorithms, including genetic algorithms and simulated annealing
Module #6 Topology Optimization Introduction to topology optimization, including material distribution and lattice structures
Module #7 Shape Optimization Techniques for shape optimization, including boundary variation and parametric optimization
Module #8 Size Optimization Methods for size optimization, including cross-sectional optimization and dimensional optimization
Module #9 Material Optimization Optimization of material properties, including material selection and composite materials
Module #10 Multidisciplinary Design Optimization (MDO) Introduction to MDO, including coupling of multiple physics and design variables
Module #11 Surrogate-Based Optimization Use of surrogate models, including response surface methodology and kriging
Module #12 Uncertainty Quantification in Optimization Techniques for uncertainty quantification, including probabilistic optimization and robust design
Module #13 Optimization under Uncertainty Methods for optimization under uncertainty, including reliability-based design optimization
Module #14 Dynamic Structural Optimization Optimization of dynamic systems, including vibration and system identification
Module #15 Multi-Objective Optimization Introduction to multi-objective optimization, including Pareto optimization and decision-making
Module #16 Machine Learning for Structural Optimization Applications of machine learning in structural optimization, including neural networks and optimization
Module #17 High-Performance Computing for Optimization Parallel computing and high-performance computing for large-scale optimization problems
Module #18 Case Studies in Advanced Structural Optimization Real-world applications of advanced structural optimization techniques
Module #19 Software Tools for Advanced Structural Optimization Overview of software tools, including commercial and open-source options
Module #20 Best Practices for Implementation Guidelines for successful implementation of advanced structural optimization techniques
Module #21 Advanced Topics in Topology Optimization In-depth look at advanced topics in topology optimization, including multi-material optimization and level-set methods
Module #22 Advanced Topics in Shape Optimization In-depth look at advanced topics in shape optimization, including isogeometric analysis and CAD-based optimization
Module #23 Advanced Topics in Size Optimization In-depth look at advanced topics in size optimization, including beam and plate optimization
Module #24 Advanced Topics in Material Optimization In-depth look at advanced topics in material optimization, including metamaterials and composite materials
Module #25 Advanced Topics in MDO In-depth look at advanced topics in MDO, including decomposition-based approaches and model-based systems engineering
Module #26 Research Directions in Advanced Structural Optimization Overview of current research directions and future trends in advanced structural optimization
Module #27 Hands-on Exercise 1:Topology Optimization Practical exercise on topology optimization using commercial software
Module #28 Hands-on Exercise 2:Shape Optimization Practical exercise on shape optimization using open-source software
Module #29 Hands-on Exercise 3:Multi-Disciplinary Optimization Practical exercise on multi-disciplinary optimization using a research code
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Advanced Techniques in Structural Optimization career
