Optimization of Mechanical Systems

Winter term

Lecture Content

This course focuses on parameter optimization problems in mechanical systems. All necessary steps from the problem statement to its numerical solution are presented. Important topics are multicriteria optimization, sensitivity analysis as well as deterministic and stochastic optimization algorithms without and with constraints. The lecture is accompanied by exercises and computer demonstrations.

Lecture Information

The lecture is taught in English.

Students of the interdisciplinary graduate program of study COMMAS and students from the study programs Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Cybernetics, Technology Management, Automotive and Engine Technology, Mathematics, etc.

3 (2SWS)

Wednesday, 9:45 - 11:15 a.m., weekly.
The first lecture will be on October 16, 2025.

V 7.12 (Pfaffenwaldring 7)

Additional material will be added in the course of the lecture.

 

Exercises are an incorporated part of the lecture, additional material may be provided via the web page (admission to the ILIAS course happens automatically when registering for the course in the C@mpus system).

Please see the information provided on the site on consultation hours.

The exam will be scheduled by the examination office, quite likely for the end of February 2025 or beginning of March 2025. Details on location and timing will be announced once available. The exam is mandatory for COMMAS students. To take part in the exam, it is necessary to register with the examination office (Prüfungsamt).  

The use of any electronic devices and written materials (books, notes, etc.) is not allowed. However, a limited formulary/notes may be used (max. 3 sheets A4, double sided).

The Institute of Engineering and Computational Mechanics is located in Pfaffenwaldring 9, 3rd and 4th floor.

Contact Persons

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Peter Eberhard

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Prof. E.h.
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