2021
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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.
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In this tutorial you will perform a size optimization on an automobile rail joint modeled with shell elements.
In this tutorial you will perform a size optimization on a welded bracket modeled with shell elements.
In this tutorial you will perform a ply orientation optimization for a composite structure.
In this tutorial you will perform a size optimization on a welded bracket modeled with shell elements using discrete design variables.
In this tutorial you will perform a size optimization for a model comprised of shell and bar elements. You will update the PBARL property to simulate the properties of the bar elements and then link that to the design variable. The resulting design will have higher frequencies and updated element properties.
In this tutorial you will optimize the thickness of the aluminum ribs for a horizontal tail plane.
In this tutorial you will use an existing finite element model of an aluminum wing rib model to demonstrate how to do free-sizing optimization.
In this tutorial you will set up and run a multibody dynamics (MBD) size optimization of a rotating bar.
In this tutorial you will perform a free-size optimization with manufacturing constraints.
In this tutorial, the standard responses available in OptiStruct are passed to a HyperMath script and the newly created responses from the script are used as optimization constraints.
This manual provides detailed information regarding the features, functionality, and simulation methods available in OptiStruct.
This manual provides a detailed list and usage information regarding input entries, output entries, and parameters available in OptiStruct.
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.
This manual presents solved verification models including NAFEMS problems.
This section provides quick responses to typical and frequently asked questions regarding OptiStruct.
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