Registrations are open for GIAN Course on An Introduction to Continuum Structural and Topology Optimization for Engineers at NIT Silchar on 17-22 August 2023.

Overview

Topology optimization, first introduced by Bendsoe as early as 1989, has matured over the last several decades and has had a profound influence on engineering design optimization. The method itself consists of optimizing material distribution/layout in two or three dimensions so as to maximize the overall performance, example, finding the density distribution over a voxel grid for a chosen volume fraction under a prescribed set of external loads and boundary conditions.

It has theoretical implications not only in the fields of mathematics, mechanics, multi-physics and computer science, but also very important practical applications in design and manufacturing (automobile, aerospace and construction) industries. With the increase in computing resources, the field will have a significant role in micro- and nano-technologies, as well as in defence, where the method is used today to design meta-materials for defence applications.

The direct use of topology optimization in industrial design has virtually exploded with the increasing popularity of additive manufacturing methods, especially 3D printing, which allows the “single step” production of virtually any complex structural or mechanical component.

Modules

  • Continuum Mechanics, Numerical Methods, Numerical Computing with MATLAB: Aug 17 – Aug 18
  • Optimization methods, Basics of Topology Optimization: Aug 19 – Aug 21
  • 3D Topology Optimization, Problem Solving Sessions: Aug 21 – Aug 22

Who can attend?

  • Students at all levels (BTech/MSc/MTech/PhD), both undergraduate as well as postgraduate of NIT Silchar and other technical institutions.
  • Executives, engineers and researchers from manufacturing, service and government organizations including R&D laboratories.

Benefits

  • Participants will learn the concepts of continuum mechanics and numerical analysis in practical engineering problems.
  • Participants will develop and implement learning algorithms for topology optimization for engineering problems
  • Participants will able to interpret and analyze the properties of optimization formulations and algorithms
  • Participants will perform topology optimization for large-scale structural design problems and report on their findings.

Fees

The participation fees for taking the course is as follows:

  • Participants from abroad: US $500
  • Industry/ Research Organizations: Rs. 10000
  • Academic Institutions: Rs.5000(Faculty)|Rs.1000 (Students)
  • NIT Silchar: Rs. 500 (PhD & PG) | NIL (UG)

Registration Steps

  • First, ‘web register’ at GIAN ‘Courses Registration Portal’ by paying the requisite fees in the GIAN portal. If you’re already registered, skip this step.
  • Then, log in, click ‘Course Registration’ tab on the GIAN Portal, and ‘check box’ to select this course (#191031L01) “AN INTRODUCTION TO CONTINUUM STRUCTURAL AND TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION FOR ENGINEERS” from the list. Click ‘save’ to register, and ‘Confirm Course(s)’ to confirm.
  • Now, pay the requisite Course Fee online in favour of the Director, NIT Silchar, A/C No: 10521277057, IFSC Code: SBIN0007061, MICR Code: 788002004. OR You can obtain DD in favour of Director NIT Silchar, Assam, India. Keep the payment info (DD details, transaction # & date) handy. You’ll need this during the next step. Also, please retain the receipt for on-spot submission.
  • Next, fill out the Registration form given below, sign it. Send the scan copy of the filled in form with scanned copy of course fee transaction slip/DD to the course coordinator e-mail address (subhrajit.nits@gmail.com or subhrajit.dutta@civil.nits.ac.in). This is for the Course Coordinator’s record. Now, await the Course Coordinator’s confirmation.

Click here to view the official notification of GIAN Course on An Introduction to Continuum Structural and Topology Optimization for Engineers at NIT Silchar.