LAMDA: Microcomputer Software for Dimensioning Composite Laminate and SandwichStructures

摘要

Due to the limitations and scarcity of currently available analysis programs forlaminated composite materials in constructions, a library of microcomputer software for the integrated design and analysis of laminate structures was developed during the course of the study. Versatility and ease of use were the requirements set for the software. Analyses most often needed in the design of laminate structures can be run with the tools provided in the software package. These include stiffness and strength analyses for laminates and sandwich structures, as well as stability and free vibration analyses for selected beams and plates. Sensitivity analysis tools are provided for studying the effects of structural parameters on the performance of a laminate. The data bank of the software includes typical material data for most common reinforced plies and core materials. Additional material data may be created and stored in data files defined by the user.