Shape Optimization Examples for Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

All the shape optimization examples on this page were generated with the SOL 200 Web App and MSC Nastran. The animations were generated by Patran.

Shape optimization tutorials are now available. Visit the shape optimization tutorials section at the-engineering-lab.com.

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Description Optimization Problem Statement Design Regions for Expansion or Contraction Animation
Steering Knuckle
  • Minimize mass
  • Constrain stress
 Design regions of an automotive steering knuckle. Each design region allows for expansion or contraction during the shape optimization. Animation of a shape optimization of an automotive steering knuckle.
Engine Mount
  • Minimize mass
 Design regions of an aerospace engine mount. Each design region allows for expansion or contraction during the shape optimization. Animation of a shape optimization of an aerospace engine mount.
Pulley
  • Minimize mass
 Design regions of a pulley. Each design region allows for expansion or contraction during the shape optimization. Animation of a shape optimization of a pulley.
Fillet
  • Minimize mass
  • Constrain stress
 Design regions of a fillet. Each design region allows for expansion or contraction during the shape optimization. Animation of a shape optimization of a fillet.
Torque Arm
  • Minimize mass
  • Constrain stress
 Design regions of a torque arm. Each design region allows for expansion or contraction during the shape optimization. Animation of a shape optimization of a torque arm.
Bracket
  • Minimize mass
  • Constrain Stress
 Design regions of a bracket. Each design region allows for expansion or contraction during the shape optimization. Animation of a shape optimization of a bracket.
Open Hole Coupon
  • Minimize mass
 Design regions of an open hole coupon. Each design region allows for expansion or contraction during the shape optimization. Animation of a shape optimization of an open hole coupon.
Cantilever Beam
  • Minimize mass
  • Constrain stress
 Design regions of a cantilever beam. Each design region allows for expansion or contraction during the shape optimization. Animation of a shape optimization of a cantilever beam.
Reinforced Plate
  • Minimize mass
  • Constrain the 1st natural frequency
 Design regions of a plate. Each design region allows for expansion or contraction during the shape optimization. Animation of a shape optimization of a plate.
Unit Cube
  • Minimize mass
 Design regions of a unit cube. Each design region allows for expansion or contraction during the shape optimization. Animation of a shape optimization of a unit cube.