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.
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.
A Comparison Study of the Bending of a straight cantilever beam modeled using shell elements in OptiStruct Nonlinear transient dynamic analysis with the Radioss Explicit Solution.
The bumper is one of the main parts which are used as protection for passengers from front and rear collision. Impact
analysis (front bumper) using Nonlinear Transient Dynamic Solution in OptiStruct is demonstrated.
This section presents optimized topology examples generated using OptiStruct. Each example uses a problem description, execution procedures, and results to demonstrate how OptiStruct is used as a design concept tool.
This section presents size (parameter) optimization examples solved using OptiStruct. Each example uses a problem description, execution procedures, and results to demonstrate how OptiStruct is used in size optimization.
This section presents shape optimization example problems, solved using OptiStruct. Each example uses a problem description, execution procedures and results to demonstrate how OptiStruct is used in shape optimization.
The examples in this section demonstrate how topography optimization generates both bead reinforcements in stamped
plate structures and rib reinforcements for solid structures.
The examples in this section demonstrate how the Equivalent Static Load Method (ESLM) can be used for the optimization
of flexible bodies in multibody systems.
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.
OS-E: 0200 Beam Bending
A Comparison Study of the Bending of a straight cantilever beam modeled using shell elements in OptiStruct Nonlinear transient dynamic analysis with the Radioss Explicit Solution.
OS-E: 0205 Car Bumper Impact
The bumper is one of the main parts which are used as protection for passengers from front and rear collision. Impact analysis (front bumper) using Nonlinear Transient Dynamic Solution in OptiStruct is demonstrated.