OS-E: 0850 V-Bracket using RADOPT
Demonstrates topology optimization of a V-bracket with RADOPT technique, using OptiStruct. RADOPT is Radioss optimization using OptiStruct. The equivalent static load method (ESLM) is used to perform the optimization run here.
![](../../../images/solvers/v_bracket_radopt_fe_model.png)
Model Files
Before you begin, copy the file(s) used in this example to
your working directory.
Model Description
Conduct a topology optimization of the V-bracket which is undergoing a compression loading
(force applied in negative Y-direction), and the design space (yellow) in Figure 1.
- FE Model
- Elements Types
- HEXA
The linear material properties are:
- MAT1
- Young’s Modulus
- 2.1E5 MPa
- Poisson's Ratio
- 0.3
- Density
- 7.9E-9