Getting Started with Topology Optimization – Lesson 1

Topology optimization is a capability inside Discovery tool, used to find the best possible design for a given structure. This course is designed to provide knowledge about the optimization workflow in Ansys Discovery. The complete end-to-end procedure is shown from the original CAD to the final calculation on the optimized shape.

Are you curious about Topology optimization in Discovery? Look no further! This lesson will take you on a journey to explore the workflow and advantages.

Important Links  

Topology Optimization documentation: Topology Optimization

Part 1 – Getting Started  

In this video lesson, we'll explore the capabilities in Topology optimization in Discovery. We'll be covering the introduction to topology optimization quite simply this will be our getting started guide. The goal of this video is to provide you with the necessary information to properly set up and solve a topology optimization simulation in Ansys Discovery.   

In this learning track we'll be covering how to specify different objectives manufacturing constraints as a as well as a variety of other tips and best practices. 

Simulation Files

Download the files here to follow the video step-by-step. Ansys Discovery Student can be downloaded for free here.

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Part 2 – Geometry and Post-Processing Options 

In the previous video, we learnt how to get started with topology optimization. In this video, we will be reviewing geometry and postprocessing operations for optimized models.

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