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2021.2

OptiStruct

What's New
View new features for OptiStruct 2021.2.
Overview
OptiStruct is a proven, modern structural solver with comprehensive, accurate and scalable solutions for linear and nonlinear analyses across statics and dynamics, vibrations, acoustics, fatigue, heat transfer, and multiphysics disciplines.
Tutorials
Discover OptiStruct functionality with interactive tutorials.
- Access the Model Files
  Learn how to access and download required model files.
- Run OptiStruct at the Command Line
- HyperMesh Tutorials
  - Run OptiStruct from HyperMesh
  - Basic Small Displacement Finite Element Analysis
  - Advanced Small Displacement Finite Element Analysis
  - Large Displacement Finite Element Analysis
  - Fluid-Structure Interaction Analysis
  - Multibody Dynamics Analysis
  - Topology Optimization
  - Topography Optimization
  - Combination Optimization
  - Size Optimization
  - Shape Optimization
  - Fatigue Analysis
  - Nonlinear Explicit Analysis
  - Aeroelastic Analysis
  - Third Party Interface
    - OS-T: 9000 OptiStruct and VABS Integration
      The structural FEA solver OptiStruct and VABS are integrated on the Altair Simulation platform to analyze slender structures via the latter’s ability to compute the complete set of beam section properties for an arbitrary cross-sectional shape and material without any ad hoc kinematic assumptions.
- SimLab Tutorials
User Guide
This manual provides detailed information regarding the features, functionality, and simulation methods available in OptiStruct.
Reference Guide
This manual provides a detailed list and usage information regarding input entries, output entries, and parameters available in OptiStruct.
Example Guide
The OptiStruct Example Guide is a collection of solved examples for various solution sequences and optimization types and provides you with examples of the real-world applications and capabilities of OptiStruct.
Verification Problems
This manual presents solved verification models including NAFEMS problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
This section provides quick responses to typical and frequently asked questions regarding OptiStruct.

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OptiStruct

2021.2

Home
Tutorials
Discover OptiStruct functionality with interactive tutorials.
HyperMesh Tutorials
Third Party Interface

What's New
Overview
Tutorials
User Guide
Reference Guide
Example Guide
Verification Problems
Frequently Asked Questions

Index

Third Party Interface

OS-T: 9000 OptiStruct and VABS Integration
The structural FEA solver OptiStruct and VABS are integrated on the Altair Simulation platform to analyze slender structures via the latter’s ability to compute the complete set of beam section properties for an arbitrary cross-sectional shape and material without any ad hoc kinematic assumptions.

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