Learning Forum

[bc0009]

I get the optimization result and I need to set one end of the beam fixed and apply a downwards force at the other end and make another simulation. what preprocessing should be done for this? 

[bc0009]

when i tried to directly running the simulation it says I get mesh error "The surface mesh is intersecting or close to intersecting, making it difficult to create a volume mesh. Please adjust the mesh size or adjust the geometry to fix the problem." so i am wondering if there is something wrong with my preprocessing or what.

[bc0009]

in the geometry, i only set "smooth" and "reduce" and convert the whole structure into solid.

[Harshvardhan]

Hi,
You can use the shrinkwrap option to smoothen out features and then use smooth option.
For an example for Topology Optimization you kindly go through the following link:
Topology Optimization of a Bell Crank| Ansys Innovation Courses  

The example in the link covers the steps required to use the optimized geometry for further analysis.

Regards.
Harshvardhan