ANSYS Mechanical Topology Optimization - (Also available as Self-paced Learning)

Overview

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

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 optimization.

Learning Outcome

On completion of this training course, you will be able to:

Have a full knowledge of the workflow
Understand the Optimization Theory
Prepare the STL files in SpaceClaim: reconstruct the optimized structure
Understand the basic response and manufacturing constraints
Consider multiple load cases
Solve a Topology Optimization in dynamics
Be familiar with lattice structures

Prerequisites

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

The completion of the following courses is strongly advised:

ANSYS Mechanical Getting Started
Introduction to ANSYS SpaceClaim for FEA Users

Target Audience: Engineers and Designers looking for optimized designs.

Teaching Method: Lectures and computer practical sessions to validate acquired knowledge. A training certificate is provided to all attendees who complete the course.

Self-paced Learning: Complete a class on your own schedule at your own pace. Scope is equivalent to Instructor led classes. Includes video lecture, workshops and input files. All our Self-Paced video courses are only available with an ANSYS Learning Hub subscription. Register for a subscription using the tab below or contact training@ansys.com for more information.

Learning Options: Training materials for this course are available with a ANSYS Learning Hub Subscription. If there is no active public schedule available, private training can be arranged. Please contact us.

ANSYS Mechanical Topology Optimization

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Topics Covered :

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

Agenda :

This is a 2 day classroom course covering both lectures and workshops. For virtual training, this course is covered over 4 X 2 hour sessions, lectures only

Live Classroom Day 1
- Module 01: Material along the load path
- Workshop 01.1: Michell Structure
- Workshop 01.2: STL Transfer
- Module 02: Basic Definition in Static Applications
- Workshop 02.1: Basic Static
- Workshop 02.2: Load Cases
- Module 03: The way back to CAD
- Workshop 03.1: Back to CAD
- Module 04: Possibilities of Geometry Conversion
- Workshop 04.1: Geometry Conversion

Live Classroom Day 2
- Module 05: Example: Pitch arm of a helicopter rotor head
- Module 06: Advanced definitions in static applications
- Module 07: Topology optimization in dynamics
- Workshop 07.1: Dynamics
- Module 08: Topology optimization in applications for statics and dynamics

Virtual Classroom Session 1
- Module 01: Material along the load path
- Workshop 01.1: Michell Structure
- Workshop 01.2: STL Transfer
- Module 02: Basic Definition in Static Applications
- Workshop 02.1: Basic Statid
- Workshop 02.2: Load Cases
- Module 03: The way back to CAD
- Workshop 03.1: Back to CAD

Virtual Classroom Session 2
- Module 04: Possibilities of Geometry Conversion
- Workshop 04.1: Geometry Conversion
- Module 05: Example: Pitch arm of a helicopter rotor head

Virtual Classroom Session 3
- Module 06: Advanced definitions in static applications
- Module 07: Topology optimization in dynamics
- Workshop 07.1: Dynamics