calculix / beso

Python code for topology optimization using CalculiX FEM solver.

beso

Python code for a topology optimization using CalculiX FEM solver. beso stands for a method coined:

Bi-directional
Evolutionary
Structural
Optimization

An in-depth description of beso and its capabilities are available on the dedicated beso wiki.

Prerequisites

• CalculiX >= v2.17
• numpy
• FreeCAD >= v0.18

Installation

Usage

Description with a simple example are in wiki.

• Example 1 Simply supported 2D beam
• Example 2 Engine bracket
• Example 3 Airplane bearing bracket
• Example 4 GUI in FreeCAD

Developer

@fandaL

License

LGPLv3 (LICENSE)