OS-E: 0890 Maximum Bead Width Constrain for Topology Optimization of Oil Pan
Maximum bead width constraint is implemented to prevent the formation of large beads during topography optimization.
![](../../../images/solvers/topology_opt_maximum_bead_width_fe_model.png)
Figure 1. FE Model with Loadcases and Loadstep
Model Files
Refer to Access the Model Files to download the required model file(s).
The model file used in this example includes:
71_Oilpan_Max_bead_width.fem
Model Description
- Objective
- Maximize the first normal mode frequency
- Constrains
- Maintain the beadfrac response within the range 0.5 to 0.8
- Design Variables
- Topography
Results
![](../../../images/solvers/topology_opt_maximum_bead_width_results.png)
Figure 2. Shape Change without Max Bead Width Control
![](../../../images/solvers/topology_opt_maximum_bead_width_results_with.png)
Figure 3. Shape Change with Max Bead Width Control