Load-driven Component Design Using Ansys Topology Optimization
Automatic generation and validation of an optimal material distribution in each design space under structural mechanical conditions This training is offered as a 2-day course or alternatively as a self-paced eLearning course.
Duration
2 days
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Ansys Mechanical
Software used
Ansys Discovery, Ansys Mechanical
- Learn suitable ways of setting up optimization tasks
- Understand how to correctly interpret the results of topology optimization
- Learn strategies for CAD reconstruction
- Validate and compare the reconstructed model
Description
For engineers, weight reduction, the development of high-strength materials, and cost reduction are key issues in the design process. The development of innovative components therefore requires new solutions and strategies. A key element here is the identification of relevant load paths. Topology optimization, a numerical tool, calculates an optimal material distribution within a predefined design space. Both mechanical loads and design or manufacturing constraints are taken into account.
Topology optimization is included in the licensing of all Ansys Discovery and Ansys Mechanical products. In this training, you will learn how to handle your tasks in Ansys Workbench, which enables a structured and intuitive working process for the creation of topology-optimized structures. Another important aspect is the CAD model updating of the optimized design. With Ansys Discovery, the result of the topology optimization can be automatically fed back into CAD data and prepared for subsequent steps. The preparation of the result of the topology optimization at the STL level and the generation of a usable CAD geometry are central steps, which we train using practical tasks. This course is aimed at designers and development engineers.
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Detailed agenda for this 2-day training
Day 1
01 Load-sensitive optimized component design
- Optimization methods: shape, topology, parameter-based optimization
- Fields of application for topology optimization
- Introduction of optimization methods
- Workflow in Ansys Workbench
- Workshop: 2D-Michell structure
02 Formulation of the topology optimization task
- Optimization using the SIMP (Solid Isotropic Material with Penalty) and the Level Set Method
- Design space and exclusion areas
- Objective functions
- Response constraints
- Workshop: Cantilever
03 Understanding goals and restrictions
- Workshop: Design space and exclusion areas
- Workshop: Objective functions and constraints
- Restarting an optimization
- Convergence criteria and their relevance
04 Optimization considering manufacturing process
- Analysis settings and penalty parameter
- Meshing recommendations
- Manufacturing constraints
- Workshop: Seat group holder
Day 2
05 Load cases and validation
- Consider multiple load cases
- Design Properties: Preview of the simulation results
- Workshop: Engine mount load cases
- Geometry transfer into CAD
- Workshop: Engine mount validation
06 Reverse Engineering: the way back into CAD geometry
- General workflow
- Helpful editing tools: Shrinkwrap, Smoothing, Auto Skin2D & 3D Reverse Engineering
- Demonstration and workshop:
- Cantilever arm and seat group holder
07 Workshop: Aircraft engine assembly
- Wrap-up of the methods learned so far
- Workflow from optimization to validation
- Strategies for large assemblies (submodeling, exclusion regions)
- Shape optimization: mesh morphing on the component surface
08 In-depth topics on optimization
- Topology optimization with Ansys Discovery
- Minimize weight of lattice structures
- Optimization of natural frequencies (linear dynamics)
- Topography Optimization for shell bodies
Your Trainers
Sebastian Hoffmann
Simon Petermaier
Dr. sc. ETH Manfred Maurer
Christian Mayrhofer
Andreas Veiz
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What CADFEM customers are saying
Lukas Brünjes
Materials Engineering & Simulation, Ottobock SE & Co. KGaAThis self-paced course can be recommended without reservation! With his personal enthusiasm, the trainer succeeded in conveying the complex topics in a lively and pleasant atmosphere. The excellently conveyed content was spiced up by vivid comparisons and practical examples.
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