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  1. forstay

    Setting the number of plies as an optimization variable

    Hey, We try do FEM composite optimization studies and want to use the number of plies as an optimization variable. Could you tell us, if it is possible to do that? It seems that it is only possible to use the real numbers and we have not found how to optimize thickness of composite structure...
  2. forstay

    Constraints and deformable body

    JohnRBaker, Thank you for the most helpful answer I ever got! The problem is completely solved! [thumbsup]
  3. forstay

    Constraints and deformable body

    Thank you. Now I'm using your suggestion in constraints. Nevertheless due to the curvature of the arm there was a gap between the arm and a base plate. Thats why I've changed the model of the arm in order to reduce that curvature. Now the problem is solved. So in general, how should an engineer...
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    Constraints and deformable body

    Hi, I'm trying to link a deformable body to a base component, but I can't find the procedure and the main idea of doing this. Do I have to start with modelling of the deformed body (its final form) or I have to create a body using existing paper drawings and only after that somehow to deform...

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