Dr. Eng.

Gheorghe IONICA General Manager / Altiscad Software

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2008

What is AltiscadOptimizer?
Parametric and non-parametric specialized design optimization software for structural engineering Robot Structural add-in module using COM technology

What is AltiscadPM?
Parametric modeler of any Robot structures Robot modeling add-in using COM technology
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What is Optimization?
The way of selecting the best option from a range of possible choices

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Why doing Optimization? 2008

Why not produce a design which is the best in its class? Your clients for your projects will be more pleased with it AltiscadOptimizer will help you to search for better design in a systematic, practical and easy way, like never before!

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Performance criteria 1/2 2008

Objectives: minimization/maximization of: volume, weight, rigidity, free vibration problem, buckling

Types of structures: Truss Shell, Solids Mechanical structures

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Performance criteria 2/22008

Analysis cases: static, dynamic, modal, seismic, linear or non-linear, load combinations Parametric description: various parameters types, function definition between parameters, parameterization of structural and non-structural objects, equation driven shapes load/save parametric file description

Restrictions: Structural Geometric Parametric

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Strengths (1/2)
Help in finding more effective structures Better understanding of structures behavior Structures conception assistant

2008

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Strengths (2/2)
Self-configuring structures system
Identifies weak zones within the structure
Visual exploration of shapes obtained while the optimization process

2008

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Advantages

2008

Robot Structure fully INTEGRATED (similar functionality, look and feel, settings sincronization i.e. units, language; automatic control of Robot characteristics as results freezing, calculation error management, auto naming of AO files) An unique advantage for project design OPTIMISATION tool for civil engineering A tool to VISUALLY EXPLORE the optimisation process Easy structure modeling using PARAMETRIC DESCRIPTION of geometry (modification, transforming, scaling) Preservation of structure constructability by defining PARAMETRIC RESTRICTIONS Advanced EQUATION driven MODELER of any geometry shape Altiscad Software

Applicability

2008

The next step in structural engineering design Mechanical capabilities standards Smart structure control using parametric description Educational tool in structural engineering Advanced conceptual structures definition Structure conceiving/architecture

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Market Segments

2008

Structural engineers Mechanicals engineers Architects Research Students and teachers

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Solution explorer

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Discover Intelligent Structures

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