Ansys Mechanical Topology Optimization

This course is designed to provide knowledge about the optimization workflow in Ansys Workbench. The complete end-to-end procedure is shown from the original CAD to the final calculation of the optimized shape.

Description

The course includes information about the optimization methods and the general theory. It shows the basic as well as the advanced definitions of optimization for static applications. The optimization in dynamics is also covered in this course.

A part of this course focuses on the geometry tools used in SpaceClaim to prepare and repair the STL files.

The materials include an application example that can be treated as a workshop/discussion time to review the general workflow for optimisation.

Agenda

Course Topics Include:

Workflow Description
Optimization Theory
STL preparation in SpaceClaim
Reconstruction of the optimized structure
Basic response and manufacturing constraints
Load cases consideration
Response and manufacturing constraints in dynamics

Each course chapter is followed by “hands-on” workshops and exercises

Sessions

Session 1

Module 01: Material along the load path
Workshop 01.1: Michell Structure
Workshop 01.2: STL Transfer
Module 02: Basic Definition in Steady-State Applications
Workshop 02.1: Basic Static
Workshop 02.2: Load Cases
Module 03: Design Validation
Workshop 03.1: Design Validation Workflow

Session 2

Module 04: Reverse Engineering (Optional)
Workshop 04.1: Possibilities of Geometry Conversion
Module 05: Example: Pitch arm of a helicopter rotor head

Session 3

Module 06: Advanced definitions in static applications
Module 07: Topology optimization in dynamics
Workshop 07.1: Dynamics

Session 4

Module 08: Topology optimization in applications for statics and dynamics
Workshop 08.1: Deriving a Homogenized Model from a Lattice Optimization Result

Prerequisites

A technical education and a background in the fundamentals of finite element analysis are recommended.