
Analytical Optimisation Software Tool

What are the advantages of using the software tool?
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Rapid prototyping and development of practical engineering solutions
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The software enhances the 'rapid prototyping structural analysis' of composite skin-stringer / frame structures.
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These lightweight structural configurations are found in the space, aerospace, marine, and green energy sectors.
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The software tool can be used as:
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Prototyping and pre-sizing tool
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Sizing and optimisation tool
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It interfaces with 'Finite Element Models (FEM)
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It analyses multiple structural modes in Plain Strength, local & global stabilities, and damage tolerance.

What does an optimisation tool do, and why use it?
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It analyses composite structures applicable to the Air, Space, marine, and green energy sectors.
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The current engineering process requires a large number of iterations of geometry and load redistribution updates.
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The software tool reduces these iterations to an absolute minimum, saving time and cost.
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The software tool fits between FEM & AFP software products shown below:

How does Aero Optimal's Engineering process work?

How does the Software Tool interfaces with Industry FEM?
Aero Optimal's Analytical Optimisation software tool interfaces with the Industry Standard FEM (MSc Nastran/Patran) software package via an Excel-based interface tool to update the FEM re-run properties.
Implementation of Dynamic Response Damage Tolerance Module of composite stiffened panels allows:
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Model update of optimisation loop without the use of interface tool
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Automatic update of the FEM properties for load redistribution re-run
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Generate detailed justification structural analysis reports of the optimised composite structure