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Predictions of ABD matrices and 3D effective properties of composite laminates

Based on type of microstructure and the original model of structure, we can select suitable structure genome (SG) to perform the predictions of effective properties of composite laminates. This cane be either the predictions of ABD matrix or 3D effective properties of composite laminates.


Let the material properties a Lamina be: AS4 3501-6: E11=126 GPA, E22=11 GPA, v12=0.28, v23=0.4, G12=6.6GPa.

The laminate lay-up: [0/90/±45]2s Thickness=0.0025.


Major steps to obtain the ABD matrix for composite Laminates using SwiftComp Abaqus


Step 1: a. Input material properties as elastic and engineering constants.

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Step 2: a. Select Suitable SG-1D SG

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Step 3: Generate laminate

* Item 1.a Click on fast Generate to generate composite laminate * Item 1.b Add the layup information * Item 1.c Add thickness of each laminate * Item 1.d Select material type * Item 1.e Click OK to generate the laminate * Item 1.f See generated laminate below

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