EGM
4473 Experimental Optimum Engineering Design
EAS
6939 Approximation and Optimization in Engineering
Fall 2008
10/10: Exam
material posted.
10/1;7:
Second phase of project defined. Needs to include revised first
phase. Due 10/24.
9/17: Third homework
assigned. Due 9/26. For an example
with more than 2 design variables, go to:
...\SurrogatesToolBox1p1\examples\radialturbine. Then open
the "exampleRadialTurbine.m" file. Besides surrogate construction
this example also has global sensitivity analysis, but that part is very time
consuming.
BASIC INFORMATION
Time and Place: MWF 3rd Period, MAE-A 327
Instructor: Raphael T. Haftka
(haftka@ufl.edu)
Project TA:
220 MAE-A. Office hours: MTF 4-5PM
Teaching Assistant: TBA
Textbook: none.
References: Forrester,
Sobester, and Keane, Surrogate Models in Engineering Design, John Wiley, 2008.
Arora, J.S., Introduction to Optimum Design, 2nd
edition, Elsevier, 2004.
Vanderplaats, G.N., Numerical Optimization Techniques
for Engineering Design, VR&D, 1998.
Objective: Introduce
students to the use of approximation based optimization for design based on analytical
models and experiments.
Catalog Information: Formulation of
design objectives as optimization problems. Application of optimization techniques
to design. Surrogate (approximation) techniques for analytical and experimental
optimum engineering design. Experimental optimization applied to a design
project. Prerequisite: MAP 3302, or EGM3311.
Topics:
COURSE
ASSESSMENT
Homework: Homework
assignments help students absorb methodology and concepts taught in the course
and prepare them for the project and exams. There is 20% bonus for homework
done by a word processor with detailed explanations at the level of posted
solutions. Homework cannot be submitted after a solution is posted, typically 2
days after it is collected. Homework may be submitted with no late penalty by
5PM on the day due (put in my mailbox). After that, there is 10% penalty per
day. Undergraduate students do not have to hand in problems with asterisks.
Also, they are eligible for 20% credit for doing one problem of each homework
set by word processors with detailed explanations.
Project: The course project
involves design of a simple system—a paper helicopter—that can be fabricated
and tested in a number of variants. Project has three phases: (i) tests to
deveop an analytical model; (ii) deterministic design; and (iii) design under
uncertainty. Project presentations and written reports will be due at the end
of each phase. The class will be divided into three teams with rotating
leadership for each team. Each team will be responsible as a group for
fabrication and testing of helicopters and for presentations. However, reports
will be written individually by each student.
Exams: In-class exams
are closed book, except for one 8.5"x11"
page, written in any density (student may bring a magnifier).
Grading Policy: 25% homework,
40% mid-term exams, 35% project. Grades are on a absolute scale (A=91+, B+=86+,
B=81+, etc.). Predicted grades, based on homework and progress to date are
posted during the semester beginning after the first in-term exam.
Academic honesty: All students admitted to the University of Florida have signed a statement of academic honesty committing
them to be honest in all academic work and understanding that failure to comply
with this commitment will result in disciplinary action. This statement is a
reminder to uphold your obligation as a student at the University of Florida
and to be honest in all work submitted and exams taken in this class and all
others.
Enjoy. All feedback is welcome. Do not hesitate to
contact me with any problems. Email me at haftka@ufl.edu