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TOSCA Structure is a modular system for non-parametric structural optimizationthat enables topology, shape and bead optimization in combination with standardfinite element solvers. The setup is very simple as no model parameterisation isnecessary and existing solver input files can directly be used for optimization.TOSCA Structure is the right optimization tool to:

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TopologyTopologyTopologyTopology optimization - conceptualdesigning yielding lighter and stifferstructures.

Topology optimization of a lever(Images Courtesy of JCB)

Improve designs:Improve designs:Improve designs:Improve designs: higher stiffness, lower mass, stress reductions

Decrease development timesDecrease development timesDecrease development timesDecrease development times by eliminating the number of trial and error cyclein the design process.

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ShapeShapeShapeShape optimization - minimizes thestresses or damage by automaticallymesh smoothing and modifying thesurface geometry.

Shape optimization of a connection rod

(Images Courtesy of Ford Werke AG)

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BeadBeadBeadBead optimization improving thestatic and dynamic properties of shellstructures.

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Bead optimization of a muffler

(Images Courtesy of Tenneco)

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---- Shape optimization based on results of fatigue simulation.- Use of FEMFAT, Falancs, n-Code Fatigue, Femsite or user-fatigue Code.

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stress- Shape and topology optimization using non-linear material behaviour- Shape and topology optimization based upon geometric non-linear analysis

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Key Notes for optimization solutions with TOSCA StructureKey Notes for optimization solutions with TOSCA StructureKey Notes for optimization solutions with TOSCA StructureKey Notes for optimization solutions with TOSCA Structure

SeamlessSeamlessSeamlessSeamless IntegrationIntegrationIntegrationIntegration---- Use your ANSYS knowledge and IT-environment.---- Gain a high quality of calculated results---- Save previous investments.

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Structure supports you to develop reliable and competitiveproducts.

ProductProductProductProduct developmentdevelopmentdevelopmentdevelopment accelerationaccelerationaccelerationacceleration---- Fewer design cycles- Reduced number of prototypes and physical tests- Savings in weight and material- Increase of product durability- Time-to-Market ensures important challenge advantages

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