Composite Modeling

In this chapter we will discuss composite modeling. This includes importing CAD data, pre-processing with HyperMesh, learning about the HyperLaminate Solver, post-processing, and detsiled steps on how to do composite modeling setup.

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Exercise

In this exercise we will create of an aircraft door surround composite skin model for OptiStruct and NASTRAN. This exercise first creates a PLY-based model and then realizes the PLY-based model into a zone-based model.

Click the See It icon to see a demonstration and click the Do It icon to download a PDF exercise to try on your own.

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Download the models here. (Note: Depending on your browser, you might need to right click on the link and save the models.)