You run the Design Study to minimize the mass and find the optimal model
dimensions that satisfy the constraint.
-
On the Results View tab, select an
iteration highlighted in red, for example Iteration
1.
Iterations that do not satisfy the constraints are highlighted in
red. Here, FOS < 2.
| Parameters |
Iteration 1 |
| Rib_Thickness |
4 mm |
| Cut_Depth |
10 mm |
| Cyl_Ht |
13 mm |
| Cut_Diameter |
5.5 mm |
| FOS |
1.985 |
| Mass1 |
35.447g |
- Select the Optimal column highlighted in green.
The study updates the body to correspond to the optimal variables in the graphics window.
- Review the Optimal column.
| Parameters |
Optimal |
| Rib_Thickness |
3.91
mm |
| Cut_Depth |
9.9
mm |
| Cyl_Ht |
11
mm |
| Cut_Diameter |
8.72
mm |
| FOS |
2.008 |
| Mass1 |
33.305
g |
The initial mass of the knob was 49.8092 g. The optimal mass of the knob is now
33.305
g, a reduction of
33%.
Congratulations! You have
completed this
tutorial.