Antoine
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NX .sim files store absolute internal references to .fem/.prt files. Copying them to iteration folders breaks these references (Parts.Open returns None). Instead: 1. Backup master model once at study start 2. Restore from backup before each trial (isolation) 3. Solve on master model in-place (NX references intact) 4. Archive solver outputs (OP2/F06) + params.exp to iterations/iterNNN/ 5. params.exp in each iteration: import into NX to recreate any trial iteration_manager.py kept for future use but not wired in.
Hydrotech Beam — Structural Optimization
Client: Hydrotech (internal test fixture) Channel: #project-hydrotech-beam Created: 2026-02-08 Status: Technical Breakdown Complete — Awaiting Gap Resolution
Objective
Optimize a sandwich I-beam with lightening holes: minimize mass while meeting stiffness and strength constraints.
Key Numbers
| Metric | Baseline | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Mass | ~974 kg | Minimize |
| Tip displacement | ~22 mm | ≤ 10 mm |
| Von Mises stress | TBD | ≤ 130 MPa |
Design Variables
| Variable | Range | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Half-core thickness | 10–40 mm | Continuous |
| Face thickness | 10–40 mm | Continuous |
| Hole diameter | 150–450 mm | Continuous |
| Hole count | 5–15 | Integer |
Approach
Two-phase optimization:
- DoE (LHS, 40–50 trials) — map the landscape
- TPE (Bayesian, 60–100 trials) — converge to optimum
Total budget: ~100–150 NX evaluations, est. 2–5 hours compute.
Project Structure
hydrotech-beam/
├── README.md ← You are here
├── CONTEXT.md # Intake requirements
├── BREAKDOWN.md # Technical analysis
├── DECISIONS.md # Decision log
├── models/ # Reference NX models (golden copies)
├── kb/ # Living knowledge base
│ ├── components/ # Per-component knowledge
│ ├── materials/ # Material data
│ ├── fea/ # FEA model knowledge
│ └── dev/ # Generation documents
├── images/ # Screenshots, plots, renders
├── studies/ # Optimization campaigns
│ └── 01_doe_landscape/ # (first study — pending)
└── deliverables/ # Final reports and recommendations
Key Documents
- CONTEXT.md — Full intake data
- BREAKDOWN.md — Tech Lead's technical analysis
- DECISIONS.md — All project decisions
- kb/_index.md — Knowledge base overview
Team
| Role | Agent | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Manager | 🎯 Manager | Coordinating |
| Technical Lead | 🔧 Tech Lead | Breakdown complete |
| CEO | Antoine | Gap resolution pending |