Analyse buckling after topology optimization

Arjen Schoustra
Arjen Schoustra New Altair Community Member
edited August 2022 in Community Q&A

Hi,

I'm investigating product comparison between a solid product and one where I have run Topology Optimization in Optistruct.

I need to investigate buckling of the part.

I know how to run a Buckling Analysis for the solid part, but my question:

 

How do I run an Analysis of Buckling after I have run a Topology Optimization?

 

Kind regards,

Arjen

Answers

  • Robert Hoglund
    Robert Hoglund
    Altair Employee
    edited August 2022

    Hi Arjen,

    You can use OSSmooth for reanalysis to remesh the optimized structure based on the optimization results at a particular ISO value.

    See settings for the OSSmooth panel below.  It is in the Post area of the panels.

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    Then you can run buckling analysis on the remeshed design.

    Thanks,

    Rob H.