Structural Optimization Variables

The following variable is output automatically during topology optimization (see Topology Optimization).

MAT_PROP_NORMALIZED

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Element-based normalized material value.

The following variables are output automatically during shape optimization (see Shape Optimization).

CTRL_INPUT

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The value of the objective function at each node.

DISP_NORMAL_VAL

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The value of the bead optimization displacement along the node normal vector.

DISP_OPT_VAL

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The value of the shape optimization displacement.

DISP_OPT

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A vector representing the shape optimization displacement.

The following variables are output automatically during sizing optimization (see Sizing Optimization).

THICKNESS

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The value of the shell thickness.

DELTA_THICKNESS

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The change in shell thickness.

The following variables are output automatically during bead optimization (see Bead Optimization).

DISP_NORMAL_VAL

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The value of the bead optimization displacement along the node normal vector.

DISP_OPT_VAL

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The value of the bead optimization displacement.

DISP_OPT

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A vector representing the bead optimization displacement.