what is the meaning of penalty factor in Topology Optimization?

Sreekanth

In SIMP algorithm we used Penalty factor (p), where can we see this value in hypermesh?

Adriano Koga_20259

OptiStruct defines this penalty factor as DISCRETENESS factor. You can control the DISCRETE value in the 'opti control' panel of HyperMesh.

Take a look at the documentation of OptiStruct for 'Design Variables'.

 

Design Variables.pdf