Topology optimization of a lug

Altair Forum User
Altair Forum User
Altair Employee
edited October 2020 in Community Q&A

I have to perform a topology optimization on a simple rectangular lug as like shown in fig., only the thickness is comparatively large. I have divided the lug in to two part from centre: one is designing space and another is non-designing space. And taken stress as dconstraint. But while compiling following errors are coming:

'Stress/strain/force response is applied to topology or free-size domain for stress-constrained topology or free-size optimization,

Please use STRESS option on the design variable definition card.'

So please anyone how should I correct this error...
THANK YOU

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Answers

  • Altair Forum User
    Altair Forum User
    Altair Employee
    edited May 2017

    Hi Prateek,

     

    Instead of creating a Dconstr for stress, apply stress constraint on DTPL card. 

     

    Goto Topology panel>>Parameters>> StressConstraint and use this to apply stress constraint.