Define distance between two surfs

User: "Altair Forum User"
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Updated by Altair Forum User

Hello all,

 

I have to define a fixed distance between the two components in the picture below. Is there in HyperMesh or OptiStruct any possibility to control the distance between the components during a topology optimization?

 

It would be great, if anyone could help me.

 

Thanks

Tobi

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    User: "Altair Forum User"
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    Updated by Altair Forum User

    Hi Tobias,

     

    Do you want to fix the distance between two components shown ryt?

     

    You can simply constraint in the Z direction for both components so that they don't move when there is any load coming and the relative displacement btwn nodes of two components is zero.

    User: "Altair Forum User"
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    Updated by Altair Forum User

    Hi Prakash,

     

    thank you for your help. I will try this to fix the distance.