Structural Mechanics

Choose optimization objectives and design channels compatible with Structural Mechanics.

Where to find it

System Solver → Optimization

How to use it

Define an objective, select the design controls and their bounds, and add constraints before running the optimization study.

Objective quantities

• solid.compliance
• solid.u
• solid.disp
• solid.ux
• solid.uy
• solid.uz
• solid.strain
• solid.stress
• solid.mises
• solid.strainEnergy
• solid.velocity
• solid.acceleration
• solid.coriolisForce
• solid.rotatingFrameForce
• solid.kineticEnergy
• solid.dampingPower

Result

Compare the final objective, constraint values, design and termination reason together.

Troubleshooting

Limits on iterations or evaluations can end a search before an optimum is reached. Inspect feasibility and termination reason, then verify the final design with a solve.