Optimization of a pressure rod with the Free Shape Optimization with the condition of a constant notch stress

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edited November 2020 in Community Q&A

The shape of a pressure rod should be optimized by the constant notch stress. The pressure rod is held down with a fixed bearing and on the bar acts a force. On the output surface is an initial stress that should be in the whole pressure rod so that the cross-section adapts. In the appendix the result of stresses is added without optimization. The pressure rod should adjust its cross section in the larger stresses, so the entire rod should present the voltage 3.47 x 10 ^ -3. Moreover, I have taken the models annexed.


What should I do here? Is the Free Shape Optimization right?

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