Introduction to Tosca Structure

What you will learn

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

Topics covered

• Overview - Introduction to Tosca Structure10 min
• 1 - Introduction to Tosca Structure30 min
• 2 - Workflow with Tosca Structure1 hour 30 min
• 3 - Topology Optimization Basics1 hour 30 min
• 4 - Geometric Restrictions for Topology Optimization1 hour 15 min
• 5 - Postprocessing45 min
• 6 - Sensitivity-based Topology Optimization1 hour 30 min
• 7 - Shape Optimization Basics1 hour 30 min
• 8 - Geometric Restrictions for Shape Optimization1 hour 30 min
• 9 - Sensitivity-based Shape Optimization1 hour 30 min
• 10 - Sizing Optimization1 hour 30 min
• 11 - Bead Optimization1 hour 45 min
• 12 - Configuration and Solver Interfaces30 min

Prerequisites

None (basic knowledge of finite element analysis)