Using Shape Optimization in COMSOL Multiphysics^®

Name: Using Shape Optimization in COMSOL Multiphysics®
Uploaded: 2016-03-15 13:39:47
Duration: 1 h 1 min 38 s
Description: Learn how to use the shape optimization capabilities of COMSOL Multiphysics® when modeling to easily find the best design. Watch the archived webinar.

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If you want to update your model geometry without the computational requirements of remeshing, shape optimization may be a useful tool in your finite element modeling (FEM) and design process. In this archived webinar, we demonstrate how to use the shape optimization capabilities of COMSOL Multiphysics®, such as analytic gradient calculations, to quickly and easily find your best designs.

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Introduction & Agenda (0:00) Numerical Simulation with COMSOL Multiphysics^® (1:16) What is Optimization? (9:20) Visualizing an Optimization Problem (13:18) Dimensional Optimization Example (21:26) Live Demo: Dimensional Optimization (23:38) Shape Optimization Example (29:18) Live Demo: Shape Optimization (35:48) Comparing Optimization Methods (42:48) Further Reading (45:34) Q&A Session (46:07) How to Try COMSOL Multiphysics^® (58:57) Sign up for a COMSOL Day (59:25) COMSOL Conference 2016 (60:04) Contact Us (60:37)