This section provides a basic introduction to OptiStruct and outlines its major capabilities and valuable features. The bulk of the section works to provide instruction for commonly performed tasks, such as the creation of a finite element model, and includes topics all the way through to post-processing.
OptiStruct provides two general levels of application; analysis (either finite element analysis, FEA, or multi-body dynamics analysis, MBD) and structural optimization.
Basic FEA knowledge is a prerequisite to performing structural optimization. Participation in an OptiStruct training course and in finite element pre- and post-processor training, preferably Altair HyperMesh, is recommended. For Altair training information, please visit our Web site at www.altair.com.
Major topics in this section include:
Creating a Finite Element Model
Defining an Optimization Problem
Geometry Recovery Utility OSSmooth
Interfacing with Altair HyperMesh
Interfacing with Altair HyperView