Module #1 Introduction to Structural Design Optimization Overview of the importance of optimization in structural design, types of optimization, and course objectives
Module #2 Fundamentals of Structural Analysis Review of structural analysis concepts, loads, and materials
Module #3 Optimization Methods and Techniques Introduction to optimization algorithms, sensitivity analysis, and constraint handling
Module #4 Case Study 1:Optimal Beam Design Optimization of a simple beam under various loading conditions
Module #5 Case Study 2:Design of a Truss Optimization of a truss structure for minimum weight and maximum stiffness
Module #6 Case Study 3:Optimal Design of a Frame Optimization of a frame structure under various loading conditions
Module #7 Case Study 4:Design of a Shell Structure Optimization of a shell structure for minimum weight and maximum strength
Module #8 Case Study 5:Optimization of a Bridge Optimization of a bridge structure for minimum cost and maximum durability
Module #9 Case Study 6:Design of a High-Rise Building Optimization of a high-rise building structure for minimum weight and maximum stiffness
Module #10 Uncertainty and Robustness in Optimization Introduction to uncertainty and robustness in structural design optimization
Module #11 Case Study 7:Optimization under Uncertainty Optimization of a structural system under uncertainty using probabilistic methods
Module #12 Case Study 8:Robust Optimization of a Structure Robust optimization of a structure under uncertainty using worst-case scenario approach
Module #13 Multi-Disciplinary Design Optimization Introduction to multi-disciplinary design optimization and its application in structural design
Module #14 Case Study 9:Multi-Disciplinary Optimization of a Building Optimization of a building design considering multiple disciplines (structural, thermal, energy)
Module #15 Case Study 10:Optimization of a Wind Turbine Optimization of a wind turbine design for maximum energy production and minimum weight
Module #16 Optimization Software and Tools Overview of optimization software and tools commonly used in structural design
Module #17 Case Study 11:Optimization using Finite Element Analysis Optimization of a structural system using finite element analysis and optimization software
Module #18 Case Study 12:Optimization using Machine Learning Optimization of a structural system using machine learning algorithms and techniques
Module #19 Challenges and Limitations in Structural Design Optimization Discussion of challenges and limitations in structural design optimization and potential solutions
Module #20 Case Study 13:Optimization of a Complex Structure Optimization of a complex structure (e.g. a stadium or an offshore platform)
Module #21 Case Study 14:Optimization of a Sustainable Structure Optimization of a structure for sustainability and environmental impact
Module #22 Case Study 15:Optimization of a Dynamic Structure Optimization of a dynamic structure (e.g. a vibrating system or a moving structure)
Module #23 Real-World Applications of Structural Design Optimization Examples of real-world applications of structural design optimization
Module #24 Best Practices in Structural Design Optimization Best practices and guidelines for effective implementation of structural design optimization
Module #25 Future of Structural Design Optimization Trends and future directions in structural design optimization
Module #26 Group Project:Case Study in Structural Design Optimization Students work on a group project to apply optimization techniques to a real-world structural design problem
Module #27 Case Study Presentations and Discussions Students present and discuss their case study projects
Module #28 Review and Assessment Review of course material and assessment of student learning outcomes
Module #29 Final Project:Structural Design Optimization Students work on an individual project to apply optimization techniques to a real-world structural design problem
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Case Studies in Structural Design Optimization career
