OptiStruct is a modern and proven structural solver with comprehensive, accurate and scalable solutions for linear and nonlinear analysis in the disciplines of static and dynamics, vibrations, acoustics, fatigue and multiphysics. It is the industry-leading and most widely used solution for structural design and optimization.
OptiStruct is a modern and proven structural solver with comprehensive, accurate and scalable solutions for linear and nonlinear analysis in the disciplines of static and dynamics, vibrations, acoustics, fatigue and multiphysics. It is the industry-leading and most widely used solution for structural design and optimization.
Based on a 25-year legacy of providing innovative optimization technology, the market-launched OptiStruct is used by numerous companies around the world in various industries to complement their project validation processes through advanced analytics. In addition, it is strategically deployed in its design processes to optimize structures for a variety of performance metrics, such as weight, strength, stiffness, vibration, and fatigue characteristics, to develop innovative, efficient, and lightweight designs.
Why OptiStruct?
Comprehensive analytics solutions
OptiStruct has evolved into a comprehensive solver for linear, nonlinear, vibration, acoustic, fatigue and multiphysics analysis. Solutions are accurate, fast, and highly scalable on CPUs and GPUs.
Industry-leading optimization
OptiStruct pioneered the development of innovative optimization technology, including many industry innovations such as fail-safe topology, multi-material topology, and multi-model optimization.
Single model multi-attribute workflow
Simplify workflows, reduce repetitive tasks, and minimize errors by analyzing and optimizing attributes from multiple disciplines (e.g., strength, vibrations, fatigue) using a single model.
Main features
Nonlinear analysis solver
Wide range of solutions for nonlinear analysis, including efficient contact algorithms, bolt and gasket modeling, hyperelastic material and thermal analysis.
More advanced solver for vibrations and acoustics
Unique features and integrated specialized solvers (AMSES and FASTFR) enable efficient diagnostic analysis, from component to complete vehicle.
Leading Optimization Technology
From topology to shape, apply optimization throughout the process with the largest set of project performance metrics, considering manufacturing capacity.
Advanced materials and manufacturing
Design and optimize composites (including bend shape and lay-out programming) and components for 3D printing, such as complex truss structures.
Multifísica
Coupled solutions to promote a better understanding of interactions such as structure-fluid interactions (OptiStruct-AcuSolve) and electromagnetic-structure interactions (OptiStruct-Flux).
Speed and scalability
Accurate and fast, OptiStruct can scale up to hundreds of cores using domain decomposition. Additional scalability benefits through GPU acceleration.
System requirements:
CPU: 1.8 GHz dual core processor
RAM: 2 GB
HDD / SSD: 50 GB of free space on the main drive
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 8 32-bit, Microsoft Windows 7 32-bit and Microsoft Windows Vista 32-bit
Resolution: 1024×768
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