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Goal of this tutorial
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In this case a symmetrical optimization by using the Advanced User Settings should be doneis carried out. Therefore, the loads are only applied on a quarter (half/quarter/eightheighth…)
The loads will be automatically mirrored through the symmetry planes
Attention: The loads are only allowed to be applied in the positive coordinate direction. More information about how to use the symmetry function here.
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The optimization parameters are selected in the Studies Area as well.
Select the Strut Density: Medium
Select the Shape Quality: Balanced
Enter the Stress goal : 20 MPa
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Step 6: Adding Advanced User Settings (Symmetry)
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In this case the symmetry constraints are added. Therefore, the Advanced User Commands symmetry.x (symmetry plane Y-Z) and symmetry.y (symmetry plane X-Z) are entered.
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The Strut Densityinfluences the structures which are formed during optimization
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8: Post Processing: Visualization of Stresses, Displacements & Mass
The legend can be influenced in different ways. You can add and reduce the stress/displacement steps, enlarge different steps and set new minimum and maximum values.
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