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Topological optimization I.

Type of study Bachelor
Language of instruction English
Code 346-3012/02
Abbreviation TOptI
Course title Topological optimization I.
Credits 5
Coordinating department Department of Machining, Assembly and Engineering Metrology
Course coordinator Ing. Jiří Hajnyš, Ph.D.

Osnova předmětu

1. Introduction to Topological Optimization
2. Basics of topological optimization and introduction to software
3. Fundamentals of the finite element method
4. Determination of requirements and boundary conditions of calculation
5. Technological design related to the possibilities of production of optimized parts
6. Case study 1: Analytical calculation, FEM, determination of the area of ​​optimization
7. Case study 1: setting Topological optimization
8. Case Study 1: Redesign with PolyNURBS
9. Case study 1: Control calculation using FEM and evaluation of results
10. Project: Project assignment
11. Project: Independent work on the project
12. Project: Independent work on the project
13. Project: Submission and consultation of results
14. Final evaluation

E-learning

Study materials are shared on lms.vsb.cz.

Povinná literatura

GIBSON, I, D ROSEN a B STUCKER. Additive manufacturing technologies: rapid prototyping to direct digital manufacturing. New York: Springer, c2010, xxii, 459 p. ISBN 1441911200 .
REDWOOD, B., SCH'OFFE, F., GARRET, B. The 3D Printing Handbook. Technologies, design, and applications. Amsterdam, 2017. 293 p. ISBN 978-90-827485-0-5 .
MICHAEL, P., JACKSON, B., HARIA., R. The Free Beginner´s guide to 3D Printing: History of 3D Printing. 3D Printing Industry. Dostupné online: https://3dprintingindustry.com/3d-printing-basics-free-beginners-guide.

Advised literature

Virta, Mikael. The Capabilities of the Fused Deposition Modeling Machine Ultimakes and its Adjusting for the Bio-medical Research Purposes. Master of Science Thesis. Examiner: Minna Kellomäko. 2013. 107 p. Faculty of Engineering Sciences. Tampere University of Technology.
WOHLERS, T., GORNET, T. History of additive manufacturing. Wohlers Report. 2014. Wohler Associates.