OptiStruct is a proven, modern structural solver with comprehensive, accurate and scalable solutions for linear and nonlinear
analyses across statics and dynamics, vibrations, acoustics, fatigue, heat transfer, and multiphysics disciplines.
The OptiStruct Example Guide is a collection of solved examples for various solution sequences and optimization types and provides
you with examples of the real-world applications and capabilities of OptiStruct.
This section presents nonlinear small displacement analysis examples generated using OptiStruct. Each example uses a problem description, execution procedures, and results to demonstrate how OptiStruct is used.
This section presents nonlinear large displacement analysis examples generated using OptiStruct. Each example uses a problem description, execution procedures, and results to demonstrate how OptiStruct is used.
This section presents nonlinear transient analysis examples generated using OptiStruct. Each example uses a problem description, execution procedures, and results to demonstrate how OptiStruct is used.
This section presents normal modes analysis examples generated using OptiStruct. Each example uses a problem description, execution procedures, and results to demonstrate how OptiStruct is used.
This section presents complex eigenvalue analysis examples generated using OptiStruct. Each example uses a problem description, execution procedures, and results to demonstrate how OptiStruct is used.
This section presents thermal and heat transfer analysis examples generated using OptiStruct. Each example uses a problem description, execution procedures, and results to demonstrate how OptiStruct is used.
This section presents analysis technique examples generated using OptiStruct. Each example uses a problem description, execution procedures, and results to demonstrate how OptiStruct is used.
This section presents shape optimization example problems, solved using OptiStruct. Each example uses a problem description, execution procedures and results to demonstrate how OptiStruct is used in shape optimization.
The examples in this section demonstrate how topography optimization generates both bead reinforcements in stamped
plate structures and rib reinforcements for solid structures.
The examples in this section demonstrate how the Equivalent Static Load Method (ESLM) can be used for the optimization
of flexible bodies in multibody systems.
This section presents multiphysic examples generated using OptiStruct. Each example uses a problem description, execution procedures, and results to demonstrate how OptiStruct is used.
The Conjugate Heat Transfer Analysis of a cylinder head to evaluate temperatures in the engine block by taking into account
the coupling effect with the fluid domain.
This section presents response spectrum examples generated using OptiStruct. Each example uses a problem description, execution procedures, and results to demonstrate how OptiStruct is used.
This section presents nonlinear explicit analysis examples generated using OptiStruct. Each example uses a problem description, execution procedures, and results to demonstrate how OptiStruct is used.
This section presents piezoelectric analysis examples generated using OptiStruct. Each example uses a problem description, execution procedures, and results to demonstrate how OptiStruct is used.
The OptiStruct Example Guide is a collection of solved examples for various solution sequences and optimization types and provides
you with examples of the real-world applications and capabilities of OptiStruct.
This section presents multiphysic examples generated using OptiStruct. Each example uses a problem description, execution procedures, and results to demonstrate how OptiStruct is used.
The Conjugate Heat Transfer Analysis of a cylinder head to evaluate temperatures in the engine block by taking into account
the coupling effect with the fluid domain.
OS-E: 5000 Conjugate Heat Transfer Analysis (TFSI) of Inline-4 Engine Head with OptiStruct and AcuSolve
The Conjugate Heat Transfer Analysis of a cylinder head to evaluate temperatures in the
engine block by taking into account the coupling effect with the fluid domain.
Model Files
Before you begin, copy the file(s) used in this example to
your working directory.
Initial temperature and flow rate is applied for the fluid domain. Temperatures and HTC in
the cylinders (convection is applied on the structure domain) that can result from a
combustion analysis.
FE Model
Element Types
CHEXA
CTETRA
The linear material properties are:
MAT1
Young’s Modulus
21500 MPa
Poisson Ratio
0.3
Results
Review the temperature contour on the structure and fluid domain, as shown in Figure 2.
Check the pressure drop and the flow uniformity in the fluid domain, as shown in Figure 3.