Set a Size optimization desvar automatically with large amount of Beam

NathalieUser: "Nathalie"
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Hello everyone, 

 

I did a 1D topology optimization of a lattice structure (composed of a large amount of PBeamL elements).

 

I want now to perform a Size Optimization of each beam section. Is it possible to generate automatically the design variables (and design variables property relationship), of the lattice structure at this point ? 

 

Thank you in advance for the help.

 

Nathalie

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    Hi,

     

    if you have correctly set up the lattice optimization,  the design variables (and design variables property relationship) should be generated automatically after the first phase. Just import the modelname_lattice.fem file at the start of the second phase.

     

    I recently made a video on lattice optimization, which you may find useful:


     

    Also refer to tutorial OS-T: 3300 Lattice Optimization Process