Introduction To Tosca Structure

Introduction to Tosca Structure
2017
About this course
Course objectives
Upon completion of this course you will be able to create optimal design concepts or improve
existing designs of mechanical structures:
Solve fundamental topology, shape, sizing and bead optimization problems
Optimize parts regarding weight, stiffness and durability
Visualize, evaluate and transfer optimization results
Targeted audience
Simulation Analysts independent of FE-Solver and Pre-/Postprocessing environment in use
Prerequisites
None (basic knowledge of finite element analysis)
2 days
Day 1
Lesson 1 Introduction to Optimization

Lesson 2 Workflow with Tosca Structure
Lesson 3 Topology Optimization Basics

Workshop 1 Stiffness Optimization of a Brake Booster
Lesson 4 Geometric Restrictions for Topology Optimization

Workshop 2 Stiffness Optimization of a Control Arm
Lesson 5 Postprocessing and Validation of Optimization Results
Lesson 6 Sensitivity-based Topology Optimization

Workshop 3 Topology Optimization of a Crane Hook
Day 2
Lesson 7 Shape Optimization Basics

Workshop 4 Shape Optimization of a Plate with a Hole
Lesson 8 Geometric Restrictions for Shape Optimization
Workshop 5 Shape Optimization of a Connecting Rod
Lesson 9 Sensitivity-based Shape Optimization
Workshop 6 Sensitivity-based Optimization of a Crane Hook
Lesson 10 Sizing Optimization

Workshop 7 Sizing Optimization of a Holder
Lesson 11 Bead Optimization

Workshop 8 Bead Optimization of an Oil Pan
Workshop 9 Bead Optimization of a Hood (optional)
Lesson 12 Configuration and Solver Interfaces

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• Non-Parametric Optimization Conceptual/Detailed Design

Tosca • Structural and Fluid Flow Optimization Weight, Stiffness, Stress
• Topology, Sizing, Shape, Bead Optimization Pressure Loss Reduction
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Revision Status
Lesson 1 12/16 Updated for Tosca Structure 2017 Workshop 2a 12/16 Updated for Tosca Structure 2017
Lesson 2 12/16 Updated for Tosca Structure 2017 Workshop 2b 12/16 Updated for Tosca Structure 2017
Workshop 1a 12/16 Updated for Tosca Structure 2017 Workshop 8a 12/16 Updated for Tosca Structure 2017
Workshop 1b 12/16 Updated for Tosca Structure 2017 Workshop 8b 12/16 Updated for Tosca Structure 2017
Workshop 9a 12/16 Updated for Tosca Structure 2017
Workshop 9b 12/16 Updated for Tosca Structure 2017

L1.1
Lesson 1: Introduction to Optimization
Lesson content:
Motivation
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Optimization definitions
Optimization strategies
30 minutes
L2.1
Lesson 2: Workflow with Tosca Structure
Lesson content:
Tosca Structure Modules

Optimization Workflow
Optimization Module within Abaqus/CAE
Optimization Module within Tosca ANSA Environment
Tosca Extension for ANSYS Workbench
Tosca Structure.gui
Documentation
File Organization
45 minutes
L3.1
Lesson 3: Topology Optimization Basics
Lesson content:
Topology Optimization
Stiffness Optimization
Preprocessing Topology Optimization
Executing Optimization
Postprocessing
Workshop 1: Stiffness Optimization of a Brake Booster
45 minutes
L4.1
Lesson 4: Geometric Restrictions for Topology Optimization
Lesson content:
Manufacturing Restrictions
Symmetry Conditions
Workshop 2: Stiffness Optimization of a Control Arm
30 minutes
L5.1
Lesson 5: Postprocessing and Validation of Optimization Results
Lesson content:
Directory and File Structure after Optimization

Visualization with Tosca Structure.view

Postprocessing in Abaqus/CAE
Visualization with Tosca Extension for ANSYS Workbench
Tosca Structure.smooth
Result Transfer: Generation of new CAD model
Validation Run
Validation in Abaqus/CAE
Workshop 2 (cont’d): Postprocessing control arm
45 minutes
L6.1
Lesson 6: Sensitivity-based Topology Optimization
Lesson content:
Preprocessing Topology Optimization

Terms for Optimization

Load Case Settings
Controller Algorithm for Stiffness Optimization
Sensitivity-Based Optimization
Controller vs. Sensitivity Based Optimization
Workshop 3: Topology Optimization of a Crane Hook
1 hour
L7.1
Lesson 7: Shape Optimization Basics
Lesson content:
Shape Optimization
Preprocessing Shape Optimization

Execution
Postprocessing
Transfer of Optimization Results into the Construction Process
Workshop 4: Shape Optimization of a Plate with a Hole
1 hour
L8.1
Lesson 8: Geometric Restrictions for Shape Optimization
Lesson content:

Mesh Smoothing
Manufacturing, Coupling and Symmetry Constraints
Displacement Restrictions
Symmetry Constraints
Coupling Restrictions
Checking Inputs
Morphing
Workshop 5: Shape Optimization of a Connecting Rod
45 minutes
L9.1
Lesson 9: Sensitivity-based Shape Optimization
Lesson content:
Motivation
Optimization Methods: Controller vs Sensitivity-based Optimization

Optimization Tasks
Currently sensitivity-
Model based shape optimization
Objective and Constraint is only supported by the
Displacement Restrictions Tosca Structure.gui
Link Conditions
Workshop 6: Sensitivity-based Optimization of a Crane Hook
45 minutes
L10.1
Lesson 10: Sizing Optimization
Lesson content:
Introduction to Sizing Optimization

Optimization Workflow
Preprocessing Sizing Optimization
Examples
Postprocessing
Workshop 7: Sizing Optimization of a Holder
1 hour
L11.1
Lesson 11: Bead Optimization
Lesson content:
Introduction
Bead Optimization Strategies

Bead Optimization Workflow
Postprocessing
Result Transfer
Workshop 8: Bead Optimization of an Oil Pan
Workshop 9 (optional): Bead Optimization of a Hood
45 minutes
L12.1
Lesson 12: Configuration and Solver Interfaces
Lesson content:
Optimization Control
Solver Interfaces
Troubleshooting
30 minutes

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Introduction to Tosca Structure

Lesson 1 Introduction to Optimization

Lesson 3 Topology Optimization Basics

Lesson 4 Geometric Restrictions for Topology Optimization

Lesson 6 Sensitivity-based Topology Optimization

Lesson 7 Shape Optimization Basics

Lesson 10 Sizing Optimization

Lesson 11 Bead Optimization

Lesson 12 Configuration and Solver Interfaces

SIMULIA is the Dassault Systèmes brand for Realistic Simulation solutions

* Included in extended licensing pool

• Routine and Advanced Simulation

• Non-Parametric Optimization Conceptual/Detailed Design

• Durability Simulation Safety Factors

• 3D Multibody Dynamics Simulation Complete System Analyses

Workshop 9a 12/16 Updated for Tosca Structure 2017

Workshop 9b 12/16 Updated for Tosca Structure 2017

Tosca Structure Modules

Directory and File Structure after Optimization

Visualization with Tosca Structure.view

Preprocessing Topology Optimization

Terms for Optimization

Preprocessing Shape Optimization

Preprocessing Shape Optimization

Optimization Methods: Controller vs Sensitivity-based Optimization

Introduction to Sizing Optimization

Bead Optimization Strategies

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