calculix/beso

Python code for topology optimization using CalculiX FEM solver.

Python

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README

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.

fine mesh initial smooth

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)

calculix-fem-solver

finite-element-analysis

topology-optimization

Contributors

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calculix/beso

Python code for topology optimization using CalculiX FEM solver.

Python

468

97 commits

updated Apr 3, 2025

See the code

README

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.

fine mesh initial smooth

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)

calculix-fem-solver

finite-element-analysis

topology-optimization

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