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Overview
OptiStruct is a proven, modern structural solver with comprehensive, accurate and scalable solutions for linear and nonlinear analyses across statics and dynamics, vibrations, acoustics, fatigue, heat transfer, and multiphysics disciplines.
Tutorials
Discover OptiStruct functionality with interactive tutorials.
- Run OptiStruct at the Command Line
- Classic HyperMesh Tutorials
  Tutorials using Classic HyperMesh.
- HyperMesh Tutorials
  Tutorials using HyperMesh.
  - Linear Static Analysis
  - Linear Transient Analysis
  - Nonlinear Static Analysis
  - Thermal and Heat Transfer Analysis
  - Fatigue Analysis
  - Superelements
  - Cooling Channel Optimization
    - OS-HM-T: 9000 Darcy Flow - Convection Topology Optimization, PCB Cooling
      This tutorial uses OptiStruct's topology optimization functionality to generate a design for a cooling channel around a CPU. Darcy Flow analysis is used for the design.
    - OS-HM-T: 9005 Darcy Flow - Battery Pack Cooling Convection Topology Optimization
      This tutorial uses OptiStruct's topology optimization functionality to generate a design for a cooling channel of a Battery Pack and show how Darcy Flow analysis is used for the design.
- SimLab Tutorials
  Video tutorials using SimLab.
User Guide
This manual provides detailed information regarding the features, functionality, and simulation methods available in OptiStruct.
Reference Guide
This manual provides a detailed list and usage information regarding input entries, output entries, and parameters available in OptiStruct.
Example Guide
The OptiStruct Example Guide is a collection of solved examples for various solution sequences and optimization types and provides you with examples of the real-world applications and capabilities of OptiStruct.
Verification Problems
This manual presents solved verification models including NAFEMS problems.
Frequently Asked Questions
This section provides quick responses to typical and frequently asked questions regarding OptiStruct.

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