Analysis of Composite Materials with Abaqus

What you will learn

• Define anisotropic elasticity for combining the fibermatrix response
• Define composite layups
• Model progressive damage and failure in composites
• Model delamination and low-cycle fatigue of composite structures
• Model sandwich composite structures and stiffened composite panels

Topics covered

• Overview - Analysis of Composite Materials with Abaqus10 min
• 1 - Introduction20 min
• 2 - Macroscopic Modeling45 min
• 3 - Laminate Modeling3 hour
• 4 - Composite Modeling with Abaqus4 hour 30 min
• 5 - Modeling Damage and Failure in Composites1 hour 15 min
• 6 - Cohesive Behavior3 hour
• 7 - Virtual Crack Closure Technique (VCCT)3 hour
• 8 - Reinforcement Modeling45 min
• 9 - Modeling of Sandwich Composites1 hour 30 min
• 10 - Modeling of Stiffened Panels2 hour
• 11 - Fatigue Crack Growth at Material Interfaces1 hour
• Appendices9 hour

Who it is for

Simulation Analysts

Prerequisites

Introduction to Abaqus or equivalent and experience using Abaqus.