multi-material topography optimization

Reza Karshenas
Reza Karshenas Altair Community Member
edited November 2023 in Community Q&A

Hello everyone,

I have 2 questions:

1. is it possible to apply a Topography Optimization also for 3D Model or this is only for 2D Models.
2. is a multi-material topography optimization also feasible for Optistruct? If so, is there an example somewhere? 

Thank you for your help

Best Answer

  • Rajashri_Saha
    Rajashri_Saha
    Altair Employee
    edited November 2023 Answer ✓

    Hi  Reza Karshenas,

    Below is the answer for your questions.

    1. It is possible to do Topography optimization for 3D models provided you need to have a shell element layer around the solid which need be considered in DTPG card as design variable. You can follow the below example for reference.

    OS-E: 3035 Surface Optimization of a Control Arm (altair.com)

    2. Usually, Multi material Optimization is preferred for Topology Optimization.

    Thanks....

     

Answers

  • Rajashri_Saha
    Rajashri_Saha
    Altair Employee
    edited November 2023 Answer ✓

    Hi  Reza Karshenas,

    Below is the answer for your questions.

    1. It is possible to do Topography optimization for 3D models provided you need to have a shell element layer around the solid which need be considered in DTPG card as design variable. You can follow the below example for reference.

    OS-E: 3035 Surface Optimization of a Control Arm (altair.com)

    2. Usually, Multi material Optimization is preferred for Topology Optimization.

    Thanks....

     

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