Bead Optimization

Bead optimization is a way to enhance shell structures without adding more mass to the structure. The beads can easily be added in the stamping process which makes beads a low weight and cost neutral alternative to enhance a sheet-metal structure.

• General Information
• The Optimization Task
• Design Area
• Objective Function
• Constraints
• Typical Optimization Tasks for Linear Static Analysis
• Typical Optimization Tasks for Modal Analysis
• Settings
• Testing the Optimization Setup (TEST_BEAD)
• Stop Condition
• Special Remarks Using Sensitivity-Based Algorithm
• References