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2023/2024 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

A E 641 - Structural Optimization

Units: 3

Grading Method: LTR: Letter Graded. The class will be offered for letter grade with no option to take it for Cr/NC

Prerequisite(s): A E 310  and A E 510 .

Analytical and numerical methods for structural optimization. Optimization problem formulation; optimization using calculus of variations; linear programming; nonlinear optimization; global optimization; generalized optimality criteria and dual methods; sensitivity analysis; multilevel and decomposition techniques; shape and topology optimization.

Formerly numbered Engineering Mechanics 641.
Maximum Credits: 3