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In this case four forces and one moment are defined. The first two are applied on the retained volume and the last three on the Non-Design Space that is connected to the sensor:

Name

Force/Moment/Pressure/Gravity

Direction

Value in N; Nmm

Force - Moment 1

Force on Retained Volume

Fy; Fz

-1000; 1000

Force - Moment 2

Force on Retained Volume

Fx; Fy; Fz

600; -800; -200

Force - Moment 3

Force on Non-Design Space

Fy

-500

Force - Moment 4

Force on Non-Design Space

Fx; Fy; Fz

150; -200; -100

Force - Moment 5

Moment on Non-Design Space

Mz

-2000

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Three constraints are created and attached on the Non-Design Spaces on the lower side:

Name

Direction

Constraint 1

x, y, z (=0)

Constraint 2

x, y, z (=0)

Constraint 3

x, y, z (=0)

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Step 4: Definition of load cases

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  • 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

The whole MSC Apex Generative Design project with all results can be downloaded here:

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namePartConsolidation_2021-1.7z

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