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  1. Skill of Using Surface Element in ANSYS

    26 Mar 2015 | Downloads

    Dear All, For those ANSYS users, please check the attached skill of using surface element, “Surface_Effect_Elements.pdf”, to apply the surface tangent traction. It works well for homogenization simulations, and also for some beams structure validations. This attached zip file also...

  2. CATIA Composites Braiding

    09 Mar 2015 | Animations

    A tool developed with BMW for strong structural Composites parts. Composites braiding is for high output cylindrical parts with minimal waste.

  3. Structure Genome: Fill the Gap between Materials Genome and Structural Analysis

    06 Jan 2015 | Online Presentations

    This presentation is given at 2015 AIAA SciTech conference. A new concept, Structure Genome (SG), is proposed to fill the gap between materials genome and structural analysis. SG acts as the basic building block of the structure connecting materials to structures and the mechanics of SG governs...

  4. DiBenedetto Equation: Tg and DOC

    23 Jul 2014 | Tools

    DiBenedetto Equation: Glass Transition Temperature Dependence on Degree of Cure

  5. The Mission, Vision and Programs of the Composites Design and Manufacturing HUB

    13 May 2013 | Teaching Materials

    The presentation outlines the mission, vision and programs of the Composites Design and Manufacturing HUB as of October 2014.

  6. The Mission, Vision and Programs of the Composites Design and Manufacturing HUB

    23 Jul 2014 | Teaching Materials

    The presentation outlines the mission, vision and programs of the Composites Design and Manufacturing HUB as of October 2014.

  7. Composite Materials and Structures 1972-2012: Grand Challenges

    23 Jul 2014 | Teaching Materials

    Professor R. Byron Pipes presents the Grand Challenges for Composite Materials for the next 40 years at the American Society of Composites Conference in Arlington, TX on October 2, 2012.

  8. 2013 Composites Design and Manufacturing HUB Kickoff Workshop

    13 May 2013 | Series

    The Composites Design and Manufacturing HUB held a kick-off workshop at Purdue University on May 29-30, 2013 with over 100 attendees from industry, academia and government.  Select presentations from the workshop are included in this series.

  9. Announcement for the 2014 Composites Design, Analysis and Manufacturing Workshop

    13 May 2013 | Teaching Materials

    Flyer announcement for the 2014 Composites Design, Analysis and Manufacturing Workshop to be held at Purdue University, August 5-7, 2014.The Composites Design and Manufacturing HUB is holding a hands-on workshop in composites design, analysis and manufacturing. Join us at Purdue University on...

  10. Free-Edge Elasticity Solution: Tool Taxonomy and Evaluation

    13 May 2013 | White Papers/Research Documents

    A review of the free-edge elasticity solution tool, including tool taxonomy and evaluation.  An overview of the solution development is provided, followed by numerous examples of tool use and evaluation.  The document concludes with an evaluation of the tool maturity level.  The...

  11. Effective Lamina and Laminate Properties

    13 May 2013 | Tools

    Calculate effective lamina and laminate properties from phase properties and layup.

  12. Effective Lamina and Laminate Properties

    14 Feb 2014 | Tools

    Calculate effective lamina and laminate properties from phase properties and layup.

  13. Classical Laminate Plate Theory

    13 May 2013 | Tools

    Prediction of stresses and strains in a laminated plate of infinite in-plane dimensions. Allows for application of thermal and edge loads.

  14. Halpin-Tsai Micromechanics Model

    13 May 2013 | Tools

    Calculate homogenized lamina properties from fiber and matrix properties

  15. Halpin-Tsai Micromechanics Model

    14 Feb 2014 | Tools

    Calculate homogenized lamina properties from fiber and matrix properties

  16. Free Edge Elasticity Solution

    13 May 2013 | Tools

    Simulate stress, strain and displacements in an composite angle-ply laminate subjected to uniform axial extension, anticlastic curvature and thermoelastic deformation.

  17. Viscoelastic Shear Lag

    13 May 2013 | Tools

    Simulate the creep and stress relaxation of a uni-directional short-fiber composite.