Introduction to Tosca Structure
This course is a comprehensive introduction to the structural optimization capabilities of Tosca Structure. Tosca Structure provides topology, shape, sizing, and bead optimization for mechanical structures based on simulation results from industry-standard FEA packages. Optimization can significantly reduce the required number of expensive improvement loops or prototypes.
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Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Create optimal design concepts or improve existing designs of mechanical structures
- Solve fundamental topology, shape, sizing, and bead optimization problems
- Optimize parts regarding weight, stiffness, and durability
- Visualize, evaluate, and transfer optimization results
Class Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction to Optimization
Lesson 2: Workflow with Tosca Structure
Lesson 3: Typology Optimization Basics
Lesson 4: Geometric Restrictions for Topology Optimization
Lesson 5: Postprocessing and Validation of Optimization Results
Lesson 6: Sensitivity-based Topology Optimization
Lesson 7: Shape Optimization Basics
Lesson 8: Geometric Restrictions for Shape Optimization
Lesson 9: Sensitivity-based Shape Optimization
Lesson 10: Sizing Optimization
Lesson 11: Bead Optimization
Lesson 12: Configuration and Solver Interface
Workshop 1: Stiffness Optimization of a Brake Booster
Workshop 2: Stiffness Optimization of a Control Arm
Workshop 3: Topology Optimization of a Crane Hook
Workshop 4: Shape Optimization of a Plate with a Hole
Workshop 5: Shape Optimization of a Connecting Rod
Workshop 6: Sensitivity-based Optimization of a Crane Hook
Workshop 7: Sizing Optimization of a Holder
Workshop 8: Bead Optimization of an Oil Pan
Workshop 9: Bead Optimization of a Hood (optional)
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