Course Information
Credits
4 Units (3-0-2)
Instructor
Prof. Ritwik Bandyopadhyay — ritwik [at] am.iitd.ac.in — Office: 4B-17 (Block IV, top floor)
Class Timings
Monday and Thursday; 9:30 AM – 11 AM; IV254
Lab Timings
Tuesday; 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM; LH526
Teaching Assistants
Akash Sharma, Chandrakesh Chauhan, Md Asif Ali Khan, Sanjeev Kumar, Sourabh Borkar, Vishabjeet Singh
Office Hours
Stop by the instructor's office for quick discussions, or schedule an appointment by email for longer discussions.
Please include AML7010 (without space) in the subject line of all email communications related to this course.
Course Content
Overview of traditional engineering design methods and the need for computer-based tools and simulation workflows. Parametric design and solid modeling. Role of simulation in computational design. Optimization in engineering design, with an overview of shape and topology optimization. Application of multi-disciplinary design optimization. Reliability, risk, and uncertainty in design. Life cycle and sustainability considerations in engineering design. Advanced topics in computational design (e.g., generative design, digital twin), industry applications, and case studies.
Reference Books
- Chang, K. H. (2015). e-Design: Computer-Aided Engineering Design. Academic Press.
- Raphael, B., & Smith, I. F. C. (2003). Fundamentals of Computer-Aided Engineering. Wiley-Blackwell.
- Vanderplaats, G. N. (2007). Multidiscipline Design Optimization. VR&D.
- Bakshi, B. R. (2019). Sustainable Engineering: Principles and Practice. Cambridge University Press.
Grading
| Component | Weight |
|---|---|
| Mid-Semester Exam | 20% |
| End-Semester Exam | 20% |
| Laboratory | 30% |
| Homework and Project | 30% |
Audit students must write both exams and maintain attendance ≥ 75% in lectures and ≥ 80% in laboratory sessions. The passing grade for audit is 40%.
Attendance
- Attendance will be recorded for each lecture and lab session. One grade will be lowered if attendance falls below 75%.
- In case of absence due to unforeseen circumstances, notify the instructor via email within one week.
- Medical certificate from IIT Delhi hospital required for exam deferral or re-exam.