To bring comprehensive structural optimization technology to the design-for-manufacturing process, PDA Engineering has developed P3/STRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION(tm) with VMA Engineering. P3/STRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION(tm) allows the engineer to perform structural shape and sizing optimization on a variety of design responses including stress, strain, frequency, weight and displacement. P3/STRUCTURAL OPTIMIZATION(tm) is capable of solving problems with over 500 design variables, an unlimited number of constraints and isotropic, orthotropic and general anisotropic materials. By tightly coupling the finite element analysis with the latest approximation techniques, the optimum design is quickly and reliably obtained. A full suite of finite elements is available for analysis and optimization of frame, plate/shell and solid type structures.
Brad Bright
SGI Account Manager The MacNeal-Schwendler Corp. - PDA Division 2975 Redhill Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 USA 714-540-8900 x180 fax:714-979-2990 bright@pda.com