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Goal of this tutorial

  • Get to know the optimisation model setup with symmetry constraint

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In this case one force is defined (on the top plate volume):

Name

Force/Moment/Pressure/Gravity

Direction

Value in N

Force - Moment 1

Force on cell

y

-4000

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One constraint on the foot is created and attached on the Non-Design Space:

Name

Direction

Constraint 1

x, y, z (=0)

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Step 4: Definition of Events (load cases)

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The optimisation is finished after 64 iterations (Shape Quality: Balanced).

You can check the status of the optimisation in the GD Status and get more information on Warning and Error messages. This can be done directly in the Post-Processing as well as in the Studies tab for an optimisation that has already run.

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Generative Design

  • You can always change the Strut Density, Stress Goal and Complexityto influence the results and try out different options

  • The Complexitycan be increased for a higher resolution and more detailed result (increased calculation time!)

  • The Strut Densityinfluences the structures which are formed during optimisation

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  • The mass of each iteration can be visualized with a diagram

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