Simcenter 3D Solutions Topology optimization of a Bridge Structure - Part 2: Mesh the bridge geometry
2023-04-07T05:30:59.000-0400
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Summary
In this example the process of performing a topology optimization for a simple bridge structure will be illustrated. The objective is to minimize the mass of the bridge while keeping the deflection less than 1mm. This is a 7 parts tutorial that includes the following: 1. Geometry creation - simple bridge shape 2. Mesh the bridge geometry 3. Apply material properties 4. Apply Loads and constraints 5. Setup and Run the analysis 6. Postprocessing results 7. Animate the Topology optimization iterations
Details
Part 2: Mesh the bridge geometry
Step 6: Create Mesh Mating Condition
•Select the Mesh Mating
tool in the Connections group of the Home tab tool ribbon
•Select all the faces from both solid bodies
•Click OK
Step 7: Create Mesh Controls in Top Corners
•Select the Mesh Control tool in the Mesh group of the Home tab tool ribbon
•Set the Type to Number on Edge
•Select the edges of the corners cube as indicated
•Set Number of Elements to 1
•Click OK
Step 8: Create the Mesh
•Select the 3D Swept Mesh tool in the Mesh group of the Home tab tool ribbon
•Set the Type to Multi Body-Infer Target
•Ensure that the Element Type is set to CHEX8
•Set Source Element Size to 100mm
•Select a face from each of the two bridge volume solids
•Click OK
This completes Topology optimization of a Bridge Structure - Part 2: Mesh the bridge geometry
Please continue with Topology optimization of a Bridge Structure - Part 3: Apply material properties
Step 6: Create Mesh Mating Condition
•Select the Mesh Mating
•Select all the faces from both solid bodies
•Click OK
Step 7: Create Mesh Controls in Top Corners
•Select the Mesh Control tool in the Mesh group of the Home tab tool ribbon
•Set the Type to Number on Edge
•Select the edges of the corners cube as indicated
•Set Number of Elements to 1
•Click OK
Step 8: Create the Mesh
•Select the 3D Swept Mesh tool in the Mesh group of the Home tab tool ribbon
•Set the Type to Multi Body-Infer Target
•Ensure that the Element Type is set to CHEX8
•Set Source Element Size to 100mm
•Select a face from each of the two bridge volume solids
•Click OK
This completes Topology optimization of a Bridge Structure - Part 2: Mesh the bridge geometry
Please continue with Topology optimization of a Bridge Structure - Part 3: Apply material properties