FEA Welded Structure Optimization
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
I have a welded steel-plate assembly that must stay as light as possible while remaining very stiff. Your task is to build a finite element model of this structure, focus on accurate deformation prediction under the specified service loads, and then iterate the design so the stiffness-to-mass ratio is maximised.
You are free to choose the solver you know best—ANSYS, ABAQUS, SolidWorks Simulation, or any equivalent package—provided it can capture weld behaviour, material non-linearity if needed, and give me exportable plots and data. I will need a clear PDF report that walks through the modelling assumptions, boundary conditions, mesh convergence checks, deformation results, and the material/geometry changes you introduced to achieve the weight saving. Native solver files can be attached as supplementary material but the PDF is my formal deliverable.
Key deliverables
• Finite element model (native file + neutral STEP if geometry changes)
• Optimisation summary showing the percentage weight reduction and corresponding deflection values
• PDF report with screenshots, graphs, and concise conclusions
Acceptance criteria
The final concept must meet the target load cases with deflection no greater than the original design while demonstrating a measurable drop in mass. Provide at least one sensitivity check to confirm robustness of the chosen material/section adjustments.
If this aligns with your expertise in structural FEA and lightweight design, I’m ready to share the CAD and load information so we can kick off immediately.
You are free to choose the solver you know best—ANSYS, ABAQUS, SolidWorks Simulation, or any equivalent package—provided it can capture weld behaviour, material non-linearity if needed, and give me exportable plots and data. I will need a clear PDF report that walks through the modelling assumptions, boundary conditions, mesh convergence checks, deformation results, and the material/geometry changes you introduced to achieve the weight saving. Native solver files can be attached as supplementary material but the PDF is my formal deliverable.
Key deliverables
• Finite element model (native file + neutral STEP if geometry changes)
• Optimisation summary showing the percentage weight reduction and corresponding deflection values
• PDF report with screenshots, graphs, and concise conclusions
Acceptance criteria
The final concept must meet the target load cases with deflection no greater than the original design while demonstrating a measurable drop in mass. Provide at least one sensitivity check to confirm robustness of the chosen material/section adjustments.
If this aligns with your expertise in structural FEA and lightweight design, I’m ready to share the CAD and load information so we can kick off immediately.