Many methods about mechanical optimization design will be emphasized in this subject. Applying optimization method to the machine design, research and development process can be accelerated, product quality improved, and the cost reduced, so that the increasing economic benefit will be realized. At present, optimization design method has been widely used in many areas, such as mechanical engineering, structure engineering, control engineering, intelligent traffic engineering and economy management etc. Through studying the subject, students can grasp the basic principle and method of optimization design. They will have the capability to model, program and calculate engineering optimal problem.
Furthermore, some other modern design methods will be introduced in this subject, such as: intelligent optimization algorithm, finite element method and their related computer exercise. By expanding the field of subject vision, student can use synthesis method to solve the optimal design problem of complex mechanical product.
