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Overview
OptiStruct^® is an industry proven, modern structural analysis solver for linear and nonlinear structural problems under static and dynamic loadings.
Tutorials
Discover OptiStruct functionality with interactive tutorials.
- Access the Model Files
  Learn how to access and download required tutorial files.
- Run OptiStruct from HyperMesh
- Run OptiStruct at the Command Line
- Basic Small Displacement Finite Element Analysis
- Advanced Small Displacement Finite Element Analysis
- Large Displacement Finite Element Analysis
- Fluid-Structure Interaction Analysis
- Multibody Dynamics Analysis
  - OS-T: 1900 Dynamic Analysis of a Three-body Model
    In this tutorial, dynamic analysis on a simple three rigid bodies model is performed using OptiStruct. The force of gravity acts along the global Y axis, and the system has one degree of freedom.
  - OS-T: 1910 Dynamic Analysis of a Slider Crank with Flexible Connecting Rod
    In this tutorial you will work with a slider crank model, which consists of a rigid crank, a flexible connecting rod, and a rigid sliding block. The objective of this analysis is to determine the deformation and stress of a flexible connecting rod under the high speed motion of the system.
  - OS-T: 1920 Large Displacement Analysis of a Cantilever Beam
    In this tutorial, you will perform a multibody dynamics analysis (simulation type: Transient Analysis) of a slender cantilever beam using OptiStruct.
  - OS-T: 1930 Generate Flexible Body for use in MotionSolve
    In this tutorial you will use an existing finite element model to generate a flexible body for use in MotionSolve. You will run the model in OptiStruct.
  - OS-T: 1940 MBD Rigid Contact
    In this tutorial you will how to create model contacts using HyperMesh.
  - OS-T: 1950 Curve to Curve Constraint
    In this tutorial, you learn how to model a CVCV (curve-to-curve) joint using HyperMesh
  - OS-T: 1960 Define Point to Deformable Curve Joint
    In this tutorial, a multibody dynamics analysis (simulation type: Transient Analysis) of a hook on a flexible cable are performed using OptiStruct.
- Topology Optimization
- Topography Optimization
- Combination Optimization
- Size Optimization
- Shape Optimization
- Fatigue Analysis
- Nonlinear Explicit Analysis
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.
HyperWorks Solver Run Manager
The HyperWorks Solver Run Manager is a unified utility that allows the user to start different HyperWorks Solvers.

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Tutorials
Discover OptiStruct functionality with interactive tutorials.
Multibody Dynamics Analysis

What's New
Overview
Tutorials
User Guide
Reference Guide
Example Guide
Verification Problems
Frequently Asked Questions
HyperWorks Solver Run Manager

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Multibody Dynamics Analysis

OS-T: 1900 Dynamic Analysis of a Three-body Model
In this tutorial, dynamic analysis on a simple three rigid bodies model is performed using OptiStruct. The force of gravity acts along the global Y axis, and the system has one degree of freedom.
OS-T: 1910 Dynamic Analysis of a Slider Crank with Flexible Connecting Rod
In this tutorial you will work with a slider crank model, which consists of a rigid crank, a flexible connecting rod, and a rigid sliding block. The objective of this analysis is to determine the deformation and stress of a flexible connecting rod under the high speed motion of the system.
OS-T: 1920 Large Displacement Analysis of a Cantilever Beam
In this tutorial, you will perform a multibody dynamics analysis (simulation type: Transient Analysis) of a slender cantilever beam using OptiStruct.
OS-T: 1930 Generate Flexible Body for use in MotionSolve
In this tutorial you will use an existing finite element model to generate a flexible body for use in MotionSolve. You will run the model in OptiStruct.
OS-T: 1940 MBD Rigid Contact
In this tutorial you will how to create model contacts using HyperMesh.
OS-T: 1950 Curve to Curve Constraint
In this tutorial, you learn how to model a CVCV (curve-to-curve) joint using HyperMesh
OS-T: 1960 Define Point to Deformable Curve Joint
In this tutorial, a multibody dynamics analysis (simulation type: Transient Analysis) of a hook on a flexible cable are performed using OptiStruct.

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