Abaqus Technology Brief

Summary

Background

Optimization of Turbine Blade Dovetail Geometries

using Abaqus and Isight

Finite Element Model

Key Abaqus Features and Benefits

Integration of Abaqus finite element analysis with Isight design space exploration to deter-mine optimal solutions

Cyclic symmetry capability in Abaqus/Standard allows for the efficient modeling of structures characterized by a repetitive sector

Robust contact modeling in Abaqus/Standard

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Optimization Approach

Optimization Results

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Conclusions

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TB-12-TBO-1 Revised: October 2012

References

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