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A E 641 - Structural Optimization

A E 641: Structural Optimization (3 units) at San Diego State University. 1 section offered in Spring 2027, with meeting times, instructors, and seat counts. Prerequisites: A E 310 and A E 510. Counts toward Aerospace Engineering, M.S. (2026-27), Aerospace Engineering, M.S. (2025-26).

3 units
  • Structural Mechanics
  • Design and Manufacturing
  • Core Requirements
  • Materials and Mechanics
Offered: Summer 2027 (not offered), Spring 2027 (offered), Fall 2026 (unknown)
Analytical and numerical methods for structural optimization. Optimization problem formulation; optimization using calculus of variations; linear programming; nonlinear optimization; global optimization; generalized optimality criteria and dual methods; sensitivity analysis; multilevel and decomposition techniques; shape and topology optimization.
Prerequisites
A E 310 and A E 510.
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From the catalog

Grading
LTR: Letter Graded. The class will be offered for letter grade with no option to take it for Cr/NC
Repeatable
Maximum 3 units.
Formerly numbered
Engineering Mechanics 641.

1 section in Spring 2027

Class #11616· In-person · Open · Letter · Graduate
40 of 40 seats open
Tue, Thu 5:30 PM-6:45 PM · PSFA 136