333MAE CW 2016 /

2017

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 Failure to comply with any of the above will have a negative
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 Task 1 Pre-processing, solving and post-
processing

1.1 Zero deflection discussion

5 marks

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1.2 Structural Performance
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G-P-S case in the below text box:
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Please enter your recommended mesh protocol parameters; their limiting
values and your justifications therefore in the below table. You may
choose up to 10 relevant parameters; and may also assume that all
meshing is 2D; hence no need to list element type as shell or 2D. An
example has been added below.
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elements
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Parameter Unit X of a Justification
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mesh
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should be
The minimum mesh size has been
Mesh size 2.0 mm LV < X
defined due to argument A and B

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1.3 Vibration
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1.4 Natural Frequency Accuracy
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Task 2 Optimisation

2.1 Topology Optimisation

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2.2 Shape Optimisation 15
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