Concept Design Using Topology and Topography Optimization

Chapter 1: Topology Optimization of a Structural C-ClipStep 3: Apply force boundary conditionsLoad the structure with two opposing forces of 100.0 N at the opposite tips of theopening of the c-clip as shown in Figure 1-5.1. Click global (permanent menu).2. Click loadcol =.3. Select the forces collector.4. Click return.5. From the BCs page, select the forces panel.Figure 1-5: Opposing forces created at the opening of the c-clip6. To create the force at the top of the opening, left mouse click on the node at the topof the opening (A) of the c-clip (see Figure 1-5).7. Click magnitude =, type 100.0 and press ENTER.8. Click the switch to the left of N1, N2, N3 and from the pop up menu select y-axis.9. Click create.An arrow (pointing up) should appear at the node on the screen.10. To create the force at the bottom of the opening, left mouse click on the node at thebottom of the opening (B) of the c-clip (see Figure 1-5).11. Click magnitude = , type -100.0 and press ENTER.12Concept Design Using Topology and Topography Optimization OptiStruct 7.0Proprietary Information of Altair Engineering, Inc.