mary j.
Civil/Environmental
- May 24, 2017
- 1
Hi all,
I am performing a sensitivity analysis for a topology optimization problem and I wonder if Ansys APDL allows users to calculate the derivatives of the global stiffness matrix with respect to the element density.
I read online that I can take derivatives using the *voper command. My question is: can I exploit this operation command for my purpose? And if yes, how can I import the stiffness matrix as a parameter?
Thank you for your help.
I am performing a sensitivity analysis for a topology optimization problem and I wonder if Ansys APDL allows users to calculate the derivatives of the global stiffness matrix with respect to the element density.
I read online that I can take derivatives using the *voper command. My question is: can I exploit this operation command for my purpose? And if yes, how can I import the stiffness matrix as a parameter?
Thank you for your help.