linear static analysis

Hello @WRCpce2018

Your model has the so many free edges, you can merge nodes using Edges panel of Tool page.

The corrected model result is below.

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Thanks,

Imoto

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Thank you so much Imoto!

Best, 

Wesley 

Hello Imoto, 

Do you have any tips on how I can model my left sublaminate to have correct drape. The left sublaminate consists of elements of the left side of web and the left side of the top and bottom flanges. Currently, there are inconsistencies with the orientation of the plies within the left sublaminate which makes the model not accurate. I've seen a tutorial where you can alter the element normals within individual plies to combat this using the 'engineering application and aerospace' user profile but I have the student version which doesn't include this workbench. Any recommendations would be appreciated. 

Thanks, 

Wesley 

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Hello @WRCpce2018

You can use Orientation-Review under the Tools pulldown menu.

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Thanks,

Imoto

Hi again Imoto,

I've ran into another road block in my optimization and analysis again. I've done a free size, size and shape optimization of my current model. I was able to figure out how to import the solver decks for the free size and size optimization but I do not know how to import the optimized shape OptiStruct gave me and rerun the analysis/make additional design changes . Any help would be much appreciated. 

Thanks in advance, 

Wesley

Hello @WRCpce2018

The way to update to the free size optimization result.
1. Open original '.fem' file in HyperMesh.
2. Import '.fsthick' file using 'FE overwrite' option.

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Your can check the each thickness from 'Card Edit' panel.

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Thanks,
Imoto
 

Thank you Imoto. What about for the shape optimization? Do I need an additional control card to output a file that includes a solver deck for the optimal shape?  

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Hello again Imoto, 

I have now finished the design and optimization phase of my beam and now I'm working on the manufacturing phase by exporting the ply shapes into CATIA to generate a CNC tool path.This is where I'm having issues now. When I export a .stp file of the ply shapes into CATIA  the dimensions of the plies are significantly smaller than to what I defined them to be in Hypermesh.  I designed my beam to have a flange width of 2.75', a length of 24', and a web height of 2' but when I measure the exported ply surfaces they are off by a factor 20 in the x-y direction. Do you know how to fix this? 

Hello @WRCpce2018

You can change the unit systems for exporting geometry.

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Thanks,

Imoto

Thank you for all your help Imoto!

-Wesley