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.
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OptiStruct® is an industry proven, modern structural analysis solver for linear and nonlinear structural problems under static and dynamic loadings.
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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.
Required model files for the models you build.
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 Conjugate Heat Transfer Analysis of a cylinder head to evaluate temperatures in the engine block by taking into account the coupling effect with the fluid domain.
Demonstrate how the coupling between Flux 2D/3D and OptiStruct is performed for a vibro-acoustic analysis.
Demonstrates Feko and OptiStruct coupling through an analyze of an antenna model for radiation and heat transfer.
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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