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2015 cdmHUB Workshop
05 Jan 2016 | Series | Contributor(s): Ali Roumani
Composites Design, Analysis and Manufacturing Workshop held at Purdue University on November 3-5, 2015. Both lectures slides and lecture videos are presented.
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ABAQUS-VABS GUI
29 Jun 2015 | Downloads
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...
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HyperSizer for Composites: Insanely Fast Laminate Optimization
31 Mar 2015 | Tool Information | Contributor(s): Nikki Huang
95% of users, without user manual, and without instruction, will be able to import their FEM and produce optimum composites laminates that satisfy all analyses to all load cases within the first 10 minutes. Your automatically updated model will have minimum weight and fully producible laminates...
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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...
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CATIA Composites Braiding
09 Mar 2015 | Animations | Contributor(s): Ali Roumani
A tool developed with BMW for strong structural Composites parts. Composites braiding is for high output cylindrical parts with minimal waste.
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2013 Composites Design and Manufacturing HUB Kickoff Workshop
04 Sep 2014 | Series | Contributor(s): Nikki Huang
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.
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HyperSizer Pro Software from Collier Research
20 Aug 2014 | Tool Information | Contributor(s): Nikki Huang
HyperSizer® is Design, Analysis, and Optimization Software for Composite and Metallic Structures HyperSizer is used throughout the design process--including certification--to quantify all critical failure modes, reduce structural weight, and sequence composite laminates for fabrication to...
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Effective Lamina and Laminate Properties
14 Feb 2014 | Tools
Calculate effective lamina and laminate properties from phase properties and layup.
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Halpin-Tsai Micromechanics Model
14 Feb 2014 | Tools
Calculate homogenized lamina properties from fiber and matrix properties