After a successful course, the student shall:

• show familiarity with basic optimization algorithms and their use
• demonstrate comprehension of how optimization driven design is used in the development of sustainable products
• show familiarity with the current state of the art within the area of design optimization.

• demonstrate the ability to implement selected optimization algorithms in software
• demonstrate the ability to formulate and solve structural optimization problems with finite element analysis
• demonstrate the ability to conduct parameter optimization with finite element method
• demonstrate the ability to perform engineering calculations with optimization methods for small problems

• demonstrate the ability to perform sensitivity analyses
• demonstrate the ability to judge whether FE simulation/optimization results are reasonable or not

The aim of the course is to provide knowledge and ability to perform engineering calculations with optimization methods. The student will formulate, implement and solve optimization problems.

The course includes the following elements:
- Optimization methods for constrained and unconstrained problems.
- Gradient and non-gradient optimization methods.
- Finite element method for optimization problems.
- Sensitivity analysis and design of experiments.
- Structural (shape and topology) and process optimization for components manufactured e.g. from metal alloys and polymers.Calculations with optimization methods for small problems
- Implementation of selected optimization algorithms in MATLAB.
- Simulation-based optimization laboratory sessions using a commercial finite element software.

Lectures, computer assignments, exercises.

Undervisningen bedrivs på engelska.

Passed courses at least 90 credits within the major subject Mechanical Engineering, 15 credits Mathematics included multivariable calculus and completed courses in Numerical Analysis, 7,5 credits and Continuum Mechanics, 7,5 credits, proof of English proficiency is required (or the equivalent).

Kursen bedöms med betygen 5, 4, 3 eller Underkänd.

Examinationsmoment	Omfattning	Betyg
Inlämningsuppgifter via datorn	5 hp	U/G
Skriftlig tentamen1	2,5 hp	5/4/3/U

¹ Bestämmer kursens slutbetyg vilket utfärdas först när samtliga moment godkänts.

The literature list for the course will be provided eight weeks before the course starts.