Solve Key Problems in Composite Simulation

摘要

Like a very tricky sandwich, composite materials are usually laminated structures, made up of layers (plies) of material, stacked one on top of the other. These layers often have fibers running through them, and the angle of those fibers can vary from layer to layer (0°, 45°, 90°, etc.). There can be dozens, or even hundreds of layers. There might be more layers in some areas, and fewer in others so the overall width of the structure varies from area to area. The final properties can be hard to predict.