Toplogy Optimization using Nastran in three easy steps

To setup and run a topology optimization run is easy if you know these simple steps!

Step 1: Setup the model

  1. Define the model domain, i.e. define a volume within material may be used to carry a defined set of loads
  • This is done by creating any solid volume and fill it with small solid elements such as this:

Step 2: Submit the analyis

 

Step 3: Post Process and interpret the results