Drape simulation provides corrections to the nominal ply fiber direction
(orientation) and thickness. These corrections are reflected in drape tables
assigned to ply entities. Methods available in HyperMesh
are:
Kinematic Draping - provides most accurate results. Only OptiStruct and Nastran
user profiles are supported. For more information, see Kinematic
Drape.
Drape Estimator - should be used for solver profiles other than OptiStruct and Nastran.
For more information, see Drape
Estimator.
Import from external source - draping results can be imported directly from
FiberSim or mapped to elements from a
generic spreadsheet using a Field Entity. For more information, see FiberSim Reader and Field Entity.
