Size Optimization

Hi,

I have attached model here that I want to optimize .

This model has 3 regions. 1-> 17 plies each 0.02' thickness.  2-> core ply of 0.3' and 3 plies both sides of 0.02' thickness. 3-> core ply of 0.6' and 3 plies both sides of 0.02'.

3 PCOMPP are used for above 3 regions.

The maximum deflection from static run is 0.0191'.

My aim is to limit the deflection to 0.010'.

 

Constraint  : Ply shape and ply thickness should not be changed.

 

We can add plies with same shape and same thickness.

Do we need to link design variable for 3 different PCOMPP? If yes then what should be the approach for that.

 

Please guide me the procedure of the optimization to solve this problem.

 

Thanks in advance.

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