AE 498

Spring 2020 Part of Term 1

Part of Term 1
Jan 21-May 6

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Credit: 1 TO 4 hours.

Subject offerings of new and developing areas of knowledge in aerospace engineering intended to augment the existing curriculum. See Class Schedule or department course information for topics and prerequisite.

1 to 4 undergraduate hours. 1 to 4 graduate hours. May be repeated in the same or separate terms if topics vary to a maximum of 9 undergraduate hours or 12 graduate hours.

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AE 498 class schedule data for spring 2020
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
70882	Lecture	IHS	3:30PM -4:50PM	TR	106B8 Engineering Hall	Lembeck, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/20-05/06/20 Section Title: Intro to Human Spaceflight Section Info: 3 hours for undergrads and 4 hours for graduate students
67976	Lecture-Discussion	SDO	10:00AM -11:30AM	MW	Location Pending	James, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/20-05/06/20 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Structural Design Optimization Section Info: Credit Hours: 4 hrs This course provides an introduction to optimal design of structures and mechanisms using finite element analysis and numerical optimization. The course begins with a brief review of the finite element method for solving linear elastic boundary value problems. We then cover the theory and principles of gradient-based numerical optimization for constrained nonlinear programming problems. These techniques will be applied to a variety of structural optimization problems involving sizing, shape and topology optimization of structures and mechanisms. Special topics will include optimal design of compliant mechanisms, implementation of material failure constraints, and design for additive manufacturing. The course will include a design project in which students will optimize, fabricate and demonstrate an original design using the concepts introduced during the course. The project will culminate in a competition in which groups will compete to determine whose design is truly “optimal”. Prerequisites: Any one of AE 420, CEE 470, ME 471, TAM 470, TAM 445 or TAM 551
68096	Online	SDP	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	James, K	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/21/20-05/06/20 Credit: 4 hours Section Title: Structural Design Optimization Section Info: Credit Hours: 4 hrs This course provides an introduction to optimal design of structures and mechanisms using finite element analysis and numerical optimization. The course begins with a brief review of the finite element method for solving linear elastic boundary value problems. We then cover the theory and principles of gradient-based numerical optimization for constrained nonlinear programming problems. These techniques will be applied to a variety of structural optimization problems involving sizing, shape and topology optimization of structures and mechanisms. Special topics will include optimal design of compliant mechanisms, implementation of material failure constraints, and design for additive manufacturing. The course will include a design project in which students will optimize, fabricate and demonstrate an original design using the concepts introduced during the course. The project will culminate in a competition in which groups will compete to determine whose design is truly “optimal”. Prerequisites: Any one of AE 420, CEE 470, ME 471, TAM 470, TAM 445 or TAM 551 Restriction(s): Restricted to MS: Civil Engr - Online - UIUC, MCS:Computer Sci Online -UIUC, MS:Mechanical Engineerng -UIUC, MS: Aerospace Engr-Online-UIUC, NDEG:Grad Nondegree-CE-UIUC, NDEG:Undergrad Nondeg-CE-UIUC, or MENG:Mech Engineering Onl-UIUC.