Object Oriented Paradigm for Optimization Model Enhancement

Selçuk Cimtalay

PhD. Thesis Proposal

Engineering Information Systems Lab

Georgia Tech

Atlanta, Georgia. Sept. 25, 1997

Presentation Slides:

• Title
• Outline
• Analysis Vs Optimization
• Design-Analysis-Optimization
• Design Optimization of Model Components
• Mathematical Description of Optimization
• Graphical Representation
• Complex System - PWA Example
• Complex Coupling - Continue
• Multi-Disciplinary Optimization
• Global Sensitivity Equation
• Outline
• Progression of Analysis Model Fidelity
• Fatigue Life Analysis Models
• Level 1: Simple Element Optimization
• Level 2: Level for Enhanced Element Optimization
• Level 3: Complex System: MDO
• Integration Through Product Specific Information
• Integrating with Optimization Method and Tools
• Gaps to be Addressed
• Previous Work
• Outline
• Optimization Model Enhancement Paradigm (OMEP)
• Main Components of Proposed Method
• Design Progression
• Design-Analysis-Optimization Objects
• Classes of Optimization Models
• OMEP Process Diagram
• Data Model for OMEP
• Optimization Methods and Tools
• Optimization Entity Classification
• Representative Test Cases
• Representative Test Case 2
• Model Enhancement Example
• Integration of Product Data and Analysis and Optimization
• Expected Contributions
• Specific Contributions
• Research To Date
• Plan of Action
• Sensitivity and Approximation in Optimization
• MDO With Subspace Optimization

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