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Buckling Analysis(Top load test)

Altair Forum User

I have a model with fixed weight and fixed amount of force which applied from the top (Buckling type analysis). Here i want to

know what would be the variable thickness distribution for the particular model.What should I do? Please suggest the solution.

I hope somebody can help me.

Thanks to every viewer.

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Altair Forum User

Hi Sachin,

Please run a Free size optimization to get the variable thickness distribution (element density).

Altair Forum User

Thank you sir for suggesting solution. But I am confusing about the size and free size optimization.Can you suggest me which tutorial i will prefer for variable thickness distribution.

Altair Forum User

Hi Sachin

Please refer to the tutorial

OS-4070: Free-sizing Nonlinear Gap Optimization on an Airplane Wing Rib

Also, please refer to the user guide for more information on Free Size optimization.

Altair Forum User

Hi Sachin,

all your queries are sent to commercial support.

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Altair Forum User

Thank you sir for suggesting solution.