Exercise 1

Repeat the optimization problem in the tutorial but with four design variables: H, W, R, T (thickness). Use the same Young's modulus and Poisson ratio: 30 x 10^3 ksi and 0.3, respectively.

Constraints

Maximum effective stress < yield value (32.5 ksi)

Bounds:

Parameter

Minimum Value

Maximum Value

Height (H)

10 in

15 in

Width (W)

10 in

15 in

Thickness (T)

0.1 in

0.25 in

Radius (R)

1.0 in

2.5 in

Submit:

1. Results from design of experiment step
2. 3D response surface: (R,H) vs. Volume
3. 3D response surface: (R,H) vs. Max effective stress
4. Selected design point
5. Von Mises stress variation in the plate at the design point

Tip

To plot the response surfaces, you need to set the x, y and z axes highlighted in the snapshot below.

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