About the Plate Example

This example shows how to set a thickness control using a minimum or maximum member size.

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About the Model

The plate has a u-shaped nut that is stressed by two opposing forces on its edges.

Procedure Summary

Model: plate_min_max.ext
Design Area: All elements
Design Variable Constraint: Minimal member size 6 mm or maximal member size 6.0 mm
Objective: Maximize stiffness
Constraint: Relative volume of 40 % (equality constraint)
Iterations: 15 (default)