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Begin this step, by double clicking on Optimization.

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At this point, ANSYS must be told that the objective function(volume) is to be minimized while staying below the 32.5 KSI Von Mises stress threshold. First, select "Objectives and Constraints" in the outline window. Then, in the "Table of Schematic B4: Optimization" window, select the parameter to be P2-Surface Body Volume and change the objective type to Minimize. Next, add in a second parameter which will be P3-Equivalent (von Mises) Stress Maximum, change the constraint type to Values <= Upper Bound and enter 32500 for the Upper Bound. Your table should now look like the one below.

 

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