Topology Optimization

Greetings , I am Muthu from Germany. I have a wishbone suspension model which is already topology optimized so its in free-form structure. The topology Optimization not done by me. I got the model as .stp file and imported in HM and now the clarifications that I need ,

 

1) With this free-form structure since it is already topology optimized , so the meshing is done already. How can i minimize the computational effort of meshing in free-form structure and how I can proceed further with this available information i got in this model ? 

2) How graded materials can be considered in the FEA like finding correct material behaviour ?

3)Lattice structure : when should i proceed for LS since i have already topology optimized model . When and How can i proceed for lattice structure in my topology optimized model . I want to use 2D beam.

 

I know these questions are basic, but it will be really helpful if I get clarified in these things. Thank you in advance for the replies and awaiting for more replies from admins.

 

P.S : Attached .stp file of my topology optimized wishbone suspension for the reference .

Thank you again

 

Kind Regards,

Muthu.

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