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
- 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