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US$60
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Duration: 16 Hours
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Delivery mode: Online
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Group size: Individual
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Instruction language:
English
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Certificate provided:
No
Objective: This course will provide a comprehensive understanding of light weighting techniques using structural optimization. Participants will learn how to reduce material usage while maintaining strength and performance using Ansys Mechanical and topology optimization tools.
Module 1: Introduction to Lightweighting & Structural Optimization
🔹 What is Lightweighting? Importance in Engineering & Industry
🔹 Fundamentals of Structural Optimization: Topology, Shape, and Size Optimization
🔹 Case Studies: Lightweighting in Aerospace, Automotive, and Manufacturing
Module 2: Basics of Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for Optimization
🔹 Introduction to FEA and its role in Structural Optimization
🔹 Setting up an FEA Model in Ansys Mechanical
🔹 Material Selection and Constraints for Optimization
Module 3: Topology Optimization – Theory & Application
🔹 Principles of Topology Optimization
🔹 Design Space, Loads, and Boundary Conditions Setup
🔹 Running a Topology Optimization Study in Ansys Mechanical
🔹 Interpreting Optimization Results and Post-Processing
Module 4: Shape & Size Optimization for Lightweight Structures
🔹 Differences Between Shape and Size Optimization
🔹 Applying Shape Optimization in Ansys Mechanical
🔹 Design Variables and Constraints Consideration
🔹 Structural Validation after Optimization
Module 5: Manufacturing Considerations & Constraints
🔹 Constraints for Additive Manufacturing (AM), CNC Machining & Casting
🔹 Applying Manufacturing Constraints in Optimization
🔹 Post-Processing Optimized Designs for Practical Use
Module 6: Advanced Topics in Structural Optimization
🔹 Multi-Physics Optimization (Thermal, Vibration & Fatigue Considerations)
🔹 AI & Machine Learning in Structural Optimization (Introductory Overview)
🔹 Parametric & Non-Parametric Optimization Techniques
Module 7: Hands-on Project & Case Study
🔹 Real-World Project: Optimizing a Mechanical Component (e.g., Bracket, Gripper, or Battery Enclosure)
🔹 Evaluating Design Feasibility & Performance Post-Optimization
🔹 Design Validation & Report Generation