It’s time for some topology optimization! More specifically multivariable optimization of a parametric timber truss. 🤓
In this example I have created a timber truss with 4 variables that describe the shape of it. This is a very practical way of going about a topology optimization since you can limit the possible shapes due to production limitations to achieve an optimized structure that doesn’t look like a warped alien spaceship 🚀 😊
The father of modern triply periodic minimal surfaces (TPMS) passed away.
In the 70s, AlanSchoen was working at NASA and was always queationed about the amount of time he was spending playing with soap and water. He lived to see his work expanding in every direction possible.
In this blog post, we'll explore the master's thesis collaboration of Olle Carlsson and Fredrik Svärdström, two students passionate about parametric design. Partnering with AFRY Engineering Company, they embarked on a project centered around creating a truss using Grasshopper, FEM-Design API and Tekla.
Embracing the Power of Wind Load Analysis with #FEM_Design_API! 🌬️🏢🔍
While discussing with my colleague Shaho Ruhani about the potential of the API, he told me that it would be great to showcase how we can leverage our tool to perform such a tedious task. 💡🙌
It did not take much time at all and the outcome is amazing! (most of the time was spent in moving through the EC) ⏱️💪🌟
We hope you all had a great time at our webinar where we unveiled the latest features of our fantastic development software. It was such an exciting session, and we couldn't be more grateful for your active participation and insightful questions. Now, we're sharing with you all the valuable material from the webinar!
Download the Grasshopper definitions used in the meeting from here 👉Grasshopper Definition
Download the pdf presentation used in the meeting from here 👉pdf presentation
Excited to share my latest development for FEM Design API! 🌉💻
As a structural engineer, I have always been fascinated in analyzing a bridge's response to traffict loads.
This powerful components allowed us to quickly specify several scenarios and simulate forces, optimize the design, and ensure safety.
Creating a moving loads have never been so easy! 🚗🚗🚗
You can download the Grasshopper definition used in this tutorial from here 👉Grasshopper Definition
We are definitely living in the era of artificial intelligence and the data are becoming crucial for the training process. 🤖📊
FEM-Design API can give you access to those! 😊
As a matter of fact, we have just given access to the design group that allows you to assign the same section to a group of elements (it is an optimization process) 💡🔧
When using an API for parametric design, generative design, or optimization, one crucial aspect is the response speed. At StruSoft, we are dedicated to making the API fast and user-friendly. In line with this commitment, we are introducing a new component for interaction volumes. This component accepts arbitrary section shapes with arbitrarily placed reinforcement and generates the corresponding interaction surface. This is done without running any analysis inside the software which will speed up the process considerably.
The following article will show you how to use your personal library of sections and materials with the API.
You can download the Grasshopper definition used in this tutorial from here 👉Grasshopper Definition