PD4001 Generative Design and Topology Optimization Syllabus:

PD4001 Generative Design and Topology Optimization Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

1. To impart knowledge on basic concepts in generative design.
2. To develop design methods to meet the needs of a customer.
3. To incorporate various design methods to develop a creative product.
4. To gain knowledge on topology aspects of design.
5. To gain knowledge on optimization in design.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION

Introduction to Generative design – Benefits of generative design -Design exploration Examine multiple design options and review tradeoffs in materials. Performance, and manufacturing methods.

UNIT II GENERATIVE DESIGN

Editable geometry – Integrated workflows- Multiple manufacturing methods- Additive – 3 or 5 axis milling – Applications.

UNIT III LOW-DENSITY AREAS IN TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION

Localized mode in low-density areas – Localized deformation, Polynomial interpolation model, Breakdown issue in ESO. Dynamics – analysis and topology optimization under harmonic and random force excitations, Thermo-elastic problems – topology optimization in single and multiple materials.

UNIT IV INTEGRATED LAYOUT AND TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION

Introduction to integrated optimization, Finite-circle method, Density points and embedded, meshing, MPC-based component-structure connections, integrated optimization based on implicit model.

UNIT V POTENTIAL APPLICATIONS OFTOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION

Shape-preserving design, Smart structure design, Structural features design, Topology optimization and additive manufacturing.

COURSE OUTCOMES:

On Completion of the course the student will be able to
 Appreciate the aspects of need for design, design process used for designing various components
 Get familiarized with concepts related to design methods during the design of products
 Get acquainted with the knowledge of designing creative components
 Gain knowledge on topology aspects of design.
 Get equipped with optimization tools for improving quality, reliability and performance of a product.

REFERENCES:

1. Martin Philip Bendsoe, Ole Sigmund, “Topology Optimization: Theory, Methods, and Applications”, Springer Science & Business Media, 2003.
2. Eris, Ozgur, “Effective Inquiry for Innovative Engineering Design”, Springer,2004.
3. George I. N. Rozvany, Tomasz LewinskiTopology “Optimization in Structural and Continuum Mechanics”. Springer; 2015 edition.
4. Gregoire Allaire “Shape Optimization by the Homogenization Method” SpringerVerlag New York 2002
5. Behrooz Hassani, Ernest Hinton “Homogenization and Structural Topology Optimization” Springer-Verlag London, 1999.