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2013 Composites Design and Manufacturing HUB Kickoff Workshop
04 Sep 2014 | 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.
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2015 cdmHUB Workshop
05 Jan 2016 | Series
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-SwiftComp GUI
19 May 2016 | Downloads
This resource contains the download of the release package of ABAQUS-SwiftComp GUI. Please be advised that what you download is the GUI only, you have to fill the form at http://analyswift.com/software-trial/ to request SwiftComp from AnalySwift LLC for performing the...
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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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Announcement for the 2014 Composites Design, Analysis and Manufacturing Workshop
27 Jun 2014 | 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...
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Classical Laminate Plate Theory
22 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.
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Composite Materials and Structures 1972-2012: Grand Challenges
22 May 2013 | 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.
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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.
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DiBenedetto Equation: Tg and DOC
23 Jul 2014 | Tools
DiBenedetto Equation: Glass Transition Temperature Dependence on Degree of Cure
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Effective Lamina and Laminate Properties
22 May 2013 | Tools
Calculate effective lamina and laminate properties from phase properties and layup.
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Forming simulation using PAM-FORM, AniForm, LS-DYNA, and ABAQUS
27 May 2015 | Animations
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Free Edge Elasticity Solution
22 May 2013 | Tools
Simulate stress, strain and displacements in an composite angle-ply laminate subjected to uniform axial extension, anticlastic curvature and thermoelastic deformation.
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Free-Edge Elasticity Solution: Tool Taxonomy and Evaluation
22 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...
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Halpin-Tsai Micromechanics Model
22 May 2013 | Tools
Calculate homogenized lamina properties from fiber and matrix properties
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HyperSizer Pro Software from Collier Research
22 May 2013 | Tool Information
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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Injection Overmolding Manufacturing Process Simulation
23 Jul 2014 | Online Presentations
Injection over-molding or hybrid molding is a high-rate composites manufacturing process for fabrication of structural components with complex geometries. The structural backbone is provided by a continuous-fiber woven prepreg while the geometric complexity is realized via injection...
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Interlaminar Stresses in Symmetric Angle-Ply Laminates Subjected to Anticlastic Bending Deformation
22 May 2013 | Tool Information
The aim of the present work is to develop a solution for the interlaminar stress field in a symmetric and balanced, angle-ply laminate subjected to anticlastic bending deformation. Further, this class of problems is considered in order to elucidate the behavior of angle-ply laminates...
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Puck Failure Criteria
27 May 2015 | Downloads
Composite materials have been established as competitive materials during the last few decades due to their high strength to l ow weight ratio among other advantages and are widely used in many industries. A recent study has found that the industrial usage of composite failure...
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Puck Failure Criteria
22 May 2013 | Downloads
Composite materials have been established as competitive materials during the last few decades due to their high strength to l ow weight ratio among other advantages and are widely used in many industries. A recent study has found that the industrial usage of composite failure...
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The Mission, Vision and Programs of the Composites Design and Manufacturing HUB
22 May 2013 | Teaching Materials
The presentation outlines the mission, vision and programs of the Composites Design and Manufacturing HUB as of October 2014.