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23 Nov 2015

Finite Element Capabilities for Conventional and Advanced Analyses of Composite Materials

23 Nov 2015 | Contributor(s): deepak Goyal

Assess the Accuracy of the Variational Asymptotic Plate and Shell Analysis (VAPAS) Using the Generalized Unified Formulation (GUF)

19 Nov 2015 | Contributor(s): Wenbin Yu

The accuracy of the Variational Asymptotic Plate and Shell Analysis (VAPAS) is assessed against several higher order, zig zag,and layerwise theories generated by using the invariant axiomatic framework denoted as Generalized Unified Formulation (GUF).These theories are also compared against the...

2015 Composites Simulation Workshop Flyer

15 Sep 2015 | Contributor(s): cdmHUB

Join the Composites Design and Manufacturing HUB for the 2015 Composites Simulation Workshop at Purdue University. Experience the first Composites Simulation Fair with commercial software providers in an open exhibit format. Overview the fundamentals of composites simulation;...

Mechanics of Structure Genome: Reproduce 3D FEA Using Simple Structural Models for Aero Structures

10 Sep 2015 | Contributor(s): Wenbin Yu

This presentation is an extended lecture delivered to the Boeing FEA Community of Excellence on Sept 10th.The Mechanics of Structure Genome (MSG) has been recently developed at Purdue with the promise to revolutionize the analysis of composite structures. MSG can reproduce 3D FEA using simple...

1D Autoclave Simulation

17 Aug 2015 | Tools | Contributor(s): Nathan D Sharp

Simulates Temperature, Cure State, and Moisture Levels during Autoclave Processing

Windows Workspace

19 Aug 2015 | Tools | Contributor(s): Christopher J. Nuland, Hunter Martin, Andrew James Spiker

A sandbox environment for testing your Windows based tools

Presentation of Micromechanics Simulation Challenge Level I Initial Results

04 Aug 2015 | Downloads | Contributor(s): Andrew J Ritchey, Johnathan E Goodsell, Hamsasew Sertse, Wenbin Yu, Byron Pipes

The attached slides summarize the Micromechanics Simulation Challenge Level I Initial Results in a presentation format. The complete report can be found at https://cdmhub.org/resources/948, and all the files supporting the results can be found...

ANSYS-VABS Graphic User Interface (GUI)

03 Aug 2015 | Downloads | Contributor(s): Fang Jiang, Wenbin Yu

This resource contains the release package of ANSYS-VABS GUI.VABS code is NOT included. Manual and the source scripts for the interface can be found in the Supporting Documents.This GUI was developed based on ANSYS Release...

Autocatalytic Degree of Cure -- Time and Temperature Data Point Entry

22 Jul 2015 | Tools | Contributor(s): Matthew James Prall

Calculates degree of cure based on time-temperature profile and autocatalytic cure model with Arrhenius rate-dependence from time and temperature data points.

Autocatalytic Degree of Cure

01 May 2015 | Tools | Contributor(s): Matthew James Prall, Johnathan Goodsell

Calculates degree of cure based on time-temperature profile and autocatalytic cure model with Arrhenius rate-dependence

Micromechanics Simulation Challenge Level I Results

30 Jun 2015 | Publications | Contributor(s): Andrew J Ritchey, Hamsasew Sertse, Johnathan Goodsell, Wenbin Yu, Byron Pipes

The initial results of level I of micromechanics simulation challenge were documented in the attached paper which is also included in the proceedings of American Society of Composites 30th Annual Technical Meeting at Michigan State.  Results for various composites including fiber...

ABAQUS-VABS GUI

29 Jun 2015 | Downloads | Contributor(s): Su Tian, Wenbin Yu

A Python script used to convert the input file generated by ABAQUS for VABS, a detailed step-by-step instruction using ABAQUS CAE to generate a simple beam section (composite anisotropic pipe)  is also given. Python scripts for generating more complex sections such as real...

G_to_K Orthotropic conversion

20 Apr 2015 | Tools | Contributor(s): Ting Li, Johnathan E Goodsell

G_to_K is a orthotropic conversion of strain energy release rate to fracture toughness

K_to_G Orthotropic conversion

30 Apr 2015 | Tools | Contributor(s): Ting Li

K_to_G Orthotropic conversion of fracture toughness to strain energy release rate

Innovative Modeling and Simulation Technology Area

19 Jun 2015 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Byron Pipes

This is the presentation that Dr. Byron Pipes gave at the IACMI Inaugural Members meeting. It gives a bird view of the focus of Indiana Technology Area.

Mathematical Construction of a Reissner–Mindlin Plate Theory for Composite Laminates

03 Jun 2015 | Publications | Contributor(s): Wenbin Yu

A Reissner–Mindlin theory for composite laminates without invoking ad hoc kinematic assumptions is constructed using the variational-asymptotic method. Instead of assuming a priori the distribution of three-dimensional displacements in terms of two-dimensional plate displacements as what is...

Laminate Failure Analysis (Progressive and Envelopes)

11 May 2015 | Tools | Contributor(s): Anthony Favaloro

Perform progressive failure analysis of composite laminates using CLT and criteria such as Max Stress and Tsai Wu. Plot failure envelopes.

SwiftComp: Right Results Right Away

13 May 2015 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Wenbin Yu

This presentation gives a brief review of SwiftComp which is a general-purpose multiscale constitutive modeling code. It can bridge microstructure with the final macroscopic structural model. It takes a FE mesh of Structure Genome, which is defined as the smallest mathematical building block of...

MAC/GMC 4.0

27 Apr 2015 | Tools | Contributor(s): Steven Arnold

This is the NASA MAC/GMC code based on GMC/HFGMC