Online Course on
Analysis and Artificial Intelligence assisted Design Optimization of Composite Structures
A structured online programme from IISc covers analysis of composite structures and the use of AI for design optimization. It highlights data-driven methods to improve performance and efficiency in engineering applications.
Course at a Glance
Know the Course Instructor
Dr. G. Narayana Naik
Dr. G. Narayana Naik is a distinguished academic and researcher with a strong focus on aerospace engineering. He holds a PhD in Design and Development of Failure Mechanisms Based on Failure Theory from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). His research interests include Aerostructures, Solid Mechanics, Structural Mechanics, FEM, Composites, Nanocomposites, Failure Mechanics, Damage Mechanics, and Optimization Techniques. Dr. Naik’s contributions to these fields have been recognized with a high H-index and citation scores, reflecting his significant impact on the scientific community.
Objectives of the Course
Composites are future materials and have been finding applications in all fields of Engineering (Aero, Civil, Mechanical, Automobile, Marine)
Many FEM software packages are avaiiable for Analysis & Design Optimization.
One should first understand the Mechanical behavior of the Composite Struchrres before using FEM packages
After the completion of this course one can use the FEM sofrware packages for better quality of professional work and optimumnusage of time, computing and human resources.
Introduces Artificial Intelligence and machine learning concepts for design optimization of composite structures.
Course Syllabus
Introduction: Basic Concepts and Terminology, ditferent types of fibers and matrices, their properties and applications.
Micromechanics of Composites: Prediction of properties etc.
Macromechanics of Lamina: The theory of elasticity, Constitutive equations of a lamina, transformations, Numerical examples. Failure theories for composite lamina, Numerical examples.
Mechanics of Larninated Composites: ABD matrices, etc. Hygrothermal Analysis, Numerical examples.
Bending Analysis of Beams: Theory, Numerical examples.
Analysis of Laminated composite plates: Classical and first order theories, Energy Method, numerical examples.
Buckling analysis of plates: Theory, Numerical examples. Design of laminates using Carpet plots, AML plots, Design of laminates with Numerical examples. Artificial Intelligence assisted Design Optimization of Composite Structures with Numerical examples and Comparison of Artificial Intelligence Methods.
Who Can Apply & Who Can Benefit?
Who Can Apply?
- B.E / B.Tech. / M.Tech./ Ph.D. / AMIE / AMAeSI (Engg.) (Mechanical, Aero, Civil, Automobile, Marine, Ocean) OR equivalent.
Who Can Benefit?
- Technologists Engineers/ Scientistsi Trainees/ Project Staff/ etc. from Industries, R & D Organizations, Institntions, Colleges etc.
- Faculty of Engineering / Diploma lnstitutions etc.
- Fresh Graduates, Post Graduates, Ph.D. Students, Research Fellows, SRFs, JRFs, etc.