EGM 6365 - Structural Optimization - Fall 2000.
11/27:
Last homework assigned. Due 12/4.
This home page serves as a communication vehicle between the students and the instructor of the Structural Optimization course.
Instructor: Raphael T. Haftka, 220 Aerospace Building
Instructor associate: Satchi Venkataraman, 215B Aerospace Building
Office Hours: T: 10:30-11:30, RF: 9-10.
Textbook: Haftka, R.T. and Gürdal, Z., Elements of Structural Optimization, 3rd edition , Kluwer, 1992.
Course objective: Teach students how to use effectively optimization tools for the design of structures
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Homework: Homework assignments help students absorb methodology and concepts taught in the course and prepare them for the project and exams. Consequently, timely preparation of homework is important. Unless announced otherwise, each day late on homework is penalized by 10% of the grade of the homework, and each day early is rewarded by a 5% bonus. Homework is not accepted more than a week late.
Grading Policy: 25% homework. 40% two in-semester exams. 35% final exam or project. Grades are on a `flexible absolute' scale (A=91+, B=81+, C=71+, D=61+, with minor adjustments to avoid grades being decided by a fraction of a point)
In-Term Exams: In-class exam are closed book, except for one 8.5"x11" page, written in any density (you may bring a magnifier if you wish to write very small).
Final Exam: comprehensive for students with less than A. If your grade is an A, going into the final, you will need to solve only problems relating to the material since the last in-term exam. Project can be used instead of final exam, but normally requires more work. So projects make sense only if they do double duty by helping you in another course or research .
Enjoy. All feedback is welcomed. Do not hesitate to contact me with any problems.
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