I'm interested in semi-monocoque structures optimization. With reference to following topic: " Optimizing for both stiffener and frame spacing "
http://hypersizer.com/forum/index.php/topic,126.msg275.html#msg275, found in user forum I would like to ask you the following questions:
1) on page 8 of "Using the HyperSizer Object Model for Software Integration" white paper mentioned in your reply there is a snapshot of an excel spreadsheet (non linear solver) used through Hypersizer object model for optimization of a stiffened panel with ringframes. I was wondering if this spreadsheet is available for client use.
2) it is not clear to me whether ringframe sizing (based on EI criteria) is achieved simultaneously with panel and stiffeness sizing by running above mentioned spreadsheet or in a second step through MathCAD