it is possible to set up a topological optimization so that in output it uses predefined structures ?

Giulia Maritano
Giulia Maritano New Altair Community Member
edited August 2021 in Community Q&A

Hello all, 

is there a way to force the software to optimize the design space by creating only a certain type of structure?

for example, having a rectangular plate loaded transversely on the long sides, you can say you want only vertical elements (like columns / beams)?

thanks

 

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  • Adriano A. Koga
    Adriano A. Koga
    Altair Employee
    edited August 2021

    actually not.

    Optimization will seek the best answer for your problem, and it should be as free as possible.

     

    One thing that you could do in Inspire is to add some manufacturing constraints, such as 'extrusion' control, so that in your example, the material is always used following a certain direction, as it was a extruded profile.

    Do you think this helps you?

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