ED7001 OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES IN DESIGN

ED7001 OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES IN DESIGN 

UNIT I UNCONSTRAINED OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES

Introduction to optimum design - General principles of optimization – Problem formulation & their classifications - Single variable and multivariable optimization, Techniques of unconstrained minimization – Golden section, Random, pattern and gradient search methods – Interpolation methods. 

UNIT II CONSTRAINED OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES

Optimization with equality and inequality constraints - Direct methods – Indirect methods using penalty functions, Lagrange multipliers - Geometric programming 

UNIT III ADVANCED OPTIMIZATION TECHNIQUES

Multi stage optimization – dynamic programming; stochastic programming; Multi objective optimization, Genetic algorithms and Simulated Annealing techniques; Neural network & Fuzzy logic principles in optimization. 

UNIT IV STATIC APPLICATIONS

Structural applications – Design of simple truss members - Design applications – Design of simple axial, transverse loaded members for minimum cost, weight – Design of shafts and torsionally loaded members – Design of springs. 

UNIT V DYNAMIC APPLICATIONS

Dynamic Applications – Optimum design of single, two degree of freedom systems, vibration absorbers. Application in Mechanisms – Optimum design of simple linkage mechanisms.

REFERENCES

1. Rao, Singaresu, S., “Engineering Optimization – Theory & Practice”, New Age International (P) Limited, New Delhi, 2000.

2. Johnson Ray, C., “Optimum design of mechanical elements”, Wiley, John & Sons, 1990.

3. Kalyanamoy Deb, “Optimization for Engineering design algorithms and Examples”, Prentice Hall of India Pvt. 1995.

4. Goldberg, D.E., “Genetic algorithms in search, optimization and machine”, Barnen, Addison-Wesley, New York, 1989.