WSH30601 Special Lecture on Mechanical Engineering F

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering (Master's Course) Division of Advanced Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering Program

Lecture Code WSH30601 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 機械工学特別講義Ｆ

Subject Name
（Katakana）キカイコウガクトクベツコウギエフ

Subject Name in
English Special Lecture on Mechanical Engineering F

Instructor See the class timetable.,HINO RYUUTAROU

Instructor
(Katakana) ジュギョウジカンワリヲサンショウ,ヒノ　リュウタロウ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year, First Semester, Intensive

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (Int) Inte

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Lecture-oriented, PC-based exercises
(Depending on the instructor's availability, lectures may be held online.)

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic

Course Area（Area） 25 : Science and Technology

Course Area（Discipline） 09 : Mechanical Engineering

Eligible Students Students in the first year of Ms course

Keywords Structural optimization, Mathematical optimization, Topology optimization, CAE, 3D-CAD

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline * This lecture will be provided as an intensive course by external lecturers. (Tentative class schedule: From Aug. 4th to 7th)
* Lecture summary: In recent years, with the development of machine learning technology and physical simulation technology, the role of optimization algorithms has become increasingly important. In this lecture, you will learn the theory of optimization algorithms through programming exercises, and will also participate in CAE exercises using fusion360.

Class Schedule lesson1 Introduction
lesson2 Visualization of Optimization Problems
lesson3 Linear Programming
lesson4 Steepest Descent Method, Newton's Method, and Numerical Differentiation
lesson5 Sequential Linear Programming and Sequential Quadratic Programming
lesson6 Fundamentals of Finite Element Method
lesson7 Structural Optimization
lesson8 Topology Optimization
lesson9 Basic Functions of 3D-CAD (fusion360)
lesson10 CAE Functions of 3D-CAD (fusion360)
lesson11 Lightweight Design Using CAE with 3D-CAD (fusion360) (1)
lesson12 Lightweight Design Using CAE with 3D-CAD (fusion360) (2)
lesson13 Topology Optimization with 3D-CAD (fusion360)
lesson14 Generative Design with 3D-CAD (fusion360) (1)
lesson15 Generative Design with 3D-CAD (fusion360) (2)

Exercise problems (or reports) will be assigned.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. No textbook. Lecture materials will be distributed.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, Other (see [More Details]), moodle

(More Details) Exercises using Octave and fusion360 on your own PC.

Learning techniques to be incorporated Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Preparation for each class is not necessary, but review is necessary. It is recommended to review the "Mechanics of Materials" before the class begins.

Requirements Understanding of the undergraduate-level "Mechanics of Materials" is required. Basic knowledge of the finite element method will enhance your understanding.

You must have the following softwares installed on your own PC:
GNU Octave (https://octave.org/)
fusion360

*If installing any of these is difficult, instructions will be provided in the class.

Grading Method Graded based on attitude toward participation in the class and exercise problems (or reports).

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2026Year	School/Graduate School	Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering (Master's Course) Division of Advanced Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering Program
Lecture Code	WSH30601	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	機械工学特別講義Ｆ
Subject Name （Katakana）	キカイコウガクトクベツコウギエフ
Subject Name in English	Special Lecture on Mechanical Engineering F
Instructor	See the class timetable.,HINO RYUUTAROU
Instructor (Katakana)	ジュギョウジカンワリヲサンショウ,ヒノ　リュウタロウ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, Intensive
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(Int) Inte
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Lecture-oriented, PC-based exercises (Depending on the instructor's availability, lectures may be held online.)
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area（Area）	25 : Science and Technology
Course Area（Discipline）	09 : Mechanical Engineering
Eligible Students	Students in the first year of Ms course
Keywords	Structural optimization, Mathematical optimization, Topology optimization, CAE, 3D-CAD
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	* This lecture will be provided as an intensive course by external lecturers. (Tentative class schedule: From Aug. 4th to 7th) * Lecture summary: In recent years, with the development of machine learning technology and physical simulation technology, the role of optimization algorithms has become increasingly important. In this lecture, you will learn the theory of optimization algorithms through programming exercises, and will also participate in CAE exercises using fusion360.
Class Schedule	lesson1 Introduction lesson2 Visualization of Optimization Problems lesson3 Linear Programming lesson4 Steepest Descent Method, Newton's Method, and Numerical Differentiation lesson5 Sequential Linear Programming and Sequential Quadratic Programming lesson6 Fundamentals of Finite Element Method lesson7 Structural Optimization lesson8 Topology Optimization lesson9 Basic Functions of 3D-CAD (fusion360) lesson10 CAE Functions of 3D-CAD (fusion360) lesson11 Lightweight Design Using CAE with 3D-CAD (fusion360) (1) lesson12 Lightweight Design Using CAE with 3D-CAD (fusion360) (2) lesson13 Topology Optimization with 3D-CAD (fusion360) lesson14 Generative Design with 3D-CAD (fusion360) (1) lesson15 Generative Design with 3D-CAD (fusion360) (2) Exercise problems (or reports) will be assigned.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	No textbook. Lecture materials will be distributed.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Other (see [More Details]), moodle
(More Details)	Exercises using Octave and fusion360 on your own PC.
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Preparation for each class is not necessary, but review is necessary. It is recommended to review the "Mechanics of Materials" before the class begins.
Requirements	Understanding of the undergraduate-level "Mechanics of Materials" is required. Basic knowledge of the finite element method will enhance your understanding. You must have the following softwares installed on your own PC: GNU Octave (https://octave.org/) fusion360 *If installing any of these is difficult, instructions will be provided in the class.
Grading Method	Graded based on attitude toward participation in the class and exercise problems (or reports).
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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