Can we perform topology optimization using Fusion 360

[akilan.s2020KHN76]

I am a researcher working on topology optimization and I am new to AUTODESK FUSION 360. Can you suggest me the workflow of how to perform topology optimization using this tool. I found my tutorials in youtube performing shape optimization as topology optimization, Is it correct or Is there any other option to perform topology optimization using AUTODESK FUSION 360.

[sutherland-]

Hi @akilan.s2020KHN76 

I am not sure which video you have seen, but Fusion 360 does support shape optimization. 

There is a step-by-step video here.

You can read TOPOLOGY OPTIMIZATION post to get more information on this feature.

Please feel free to ask more if you have any specific questions.

[akilan.s2020KHN76]

Thanks for your reply sir, But is shape optimization and topology optimization same sir.

[sutherland-]

I was just making sure to include both. 🙂

Did my reply answer your original question?

[akilan.s2020KHN76]

Sir, I am aware that shape optimization can be performed with this tool, but for my research, I need to verify whether shape optimization and topology optimization results are the same using this tool sir.

[laughingcreek · Accepted solution]

no, they are not the same. topology optimization  only involves static FEA, while shape optimization  also includes non-linear.

There's a plethora of published academic research on this subject out there.  might be a good idea to do a review before proceeding with your own research.