213.2.2 - Generative Design

Generative Loads & Constraints

Structural Constraints determine how your part is fixed in space relative to other objects, be it the ground, a bolted flange, or something else
- Note: Structural constraints can only be applied to the preserve geometry of your study
There are several different kinds of constraints that can define how your generated design interacts with its surrounding parts/environment:

Structural Loads represent the pushing, pulling, and twisting forces your design is aiming to withstand.
All loads include both vector (direction) and magnitude; both are important and should be considered and assigned appropriately
- Tip: It is recommended that you apply a load or a constraint to all the preserve geometry in your study.
The different kinds of loads that can be applied to your Generative Study include:

For this Checkpoint you will determine and apply structural constraints and loads to your Generatively-Designed Door Hook, to achieve a load capacity greater than that of the commercially available door hook
- Determine the load capacity of the commercially-available door hook by testing to failure in the lab (instructor has all supplies; wear appropriate PPE, to include safety glasses at a minimum)
- Determine where the structural constraints are for the design and apply them to your generative study
- Apply a reasonably greater load to your generative study (note: this load can be adjusted & regenerated, as needed later on)

- Once done, upload documentation of your progress (text/pictures/gifs/videos) to your previously-created "Generative Door Hook" project page on your portfolio website, including:
  1. Location of structural constraints
  2. Vector(s) and magnitude(s) of structural loads
  3. Descriptions/summaries of what you did/learned

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