1. Design Optimization 5.7 Training Manual

2. Inventory Number: 001449 First Edition ANSYS Release: 5.7 Published Date: January 30, 2001 Registered Trademarks: ANSYS ® is a registered trademark of SAS IP Inc. All other product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective manufacturers. Disclaimer Notice: This document has been reviewed and approved in accordance with the ANSYS, Inc. Documentation Review and Approval Procedures. “This ANSYS Inc. software product (the Program) and program documentation (Documentation) are furnished by ANSYS, Inc. under an ANSYS Software License Agreement that contains provisions concerning non-disclosure, copying, length and nature of use, warranties, disclaimers and remedies, and other provisions. The Program and Documentation may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of that License Agreement.” Copyright © 2001 SAS IP, Inc. Proprietary data. Unauthorized use, distribution, or duplication is prohibited. All Rights Reserved. Training Manual Design Optimization

3. Training Manual January 30, 2001 Inventory #001449 3 Design Optimization Table of Contents 1.Introduction1-1 A.Design Optimization1-5 B.Terminology1-14 C.Optimization Features in ANSYS1-22 D.Workshop1-30 2.Parametric Modeling2-1 A.Definition & Purpose2-3 B.APDL Basics2-9 C.Procedure / Guidelines2-23 D.Example2-37 E.Workshop2-39 3.Optimizing the Design3-1 A.Definition3-3 B.Procedure3-5 C.Restarts3-59 D.Workshop3-73 4.Exploring the Design Domain4-1 A.Overview4-2 B.Procedure4-10 C.Single Loop Tool4-16 D.Random Tool4-25 E.Sweep Tool4-33 F.Gradient Tool4-40 G.Factorial Tool4-47 H.Workshop4-55 5.Optimizing the Design, II5-1 A.Design Optimization Methods5-3 B.Guidelines5-22 C.Workshop5-42 6.Robust Design6-1 A.Definition6-3 B.How to Implement6-5 C.Workshop6-12 7.Probabilistic Design Systems (PDS)7-1 A.Introduction7-3 B.Features7-8 C.Probabilistic Results7-11 D.Summary7-19 8.Topological Optimization7-1 A.Definition & Purpose7-3 B.How Does It Work?7-8 C.Procedure7-10 D.What Next?7-27 E.Workshop7-29