Schedule:
8:30-9:00 Logistics: Get logged into Google Compute resources and browse course content.
9:00-9:30 Introduction to shape and topology optimization
9:30-12:00 Introduction to the Engineering Sketch Pad
Goal: Students will learn the basic functionality of ESP.
Outcomes: Students are able to create parameterized geometry from scratch and export an attributed mesh for subsequent topology optimization, shape optimization, and/or concurrent shape/topo.
Note: This session includes a 15-minute break.
12:00-1:00 (Optional) Working lunch: Instructors will be available to students for questions and one-on-one help.
1:00-4:00 Introduction to Plato
Goal: Students will learn the basic functionality of Plato via the terminal.
Outcome: Students are able to set up and run optimization problems using meshes from the morning session.
Note: This session includes a 15-minute break.
4:00-4:30 (Optional) working session: Instructors will be available to students for questions and one-on-one help.
Important: Students wishing to participate in the hands-on tutorials (strongly recommended) will need to bring a laptop computer with the following software installed:
- ssh client – Windows 10 and later, Linux, and Mac have native clients.
- Paraview – Download and install the latest version from paraview.org.
- ESP – Download and install the latest version from acdl.mit.edu/ESP/PreBuilts.