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ANSYS-VABS Graphic User Interface (GUI)
03 Aug 2015 | Downloads | Contributor(s): Nikki Huang
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...
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ABAQUS-VABS GUI
29 Jun 2015 | Downloads | Contributor(s): Nikki Huang
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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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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A Critical Assessment of Computer Tools for Calculating Composites Wind Turbine Blade Properties
16 Mar 2015 | Publications | Contributor(s): Nikki Huang
The purpose of this paper is to critically assess several computer tools for calculating the inertial and structural properties of wind turbine blades. The theoretical foundation of each tool is briefly summarized, and the advantages and disadvantages of each tool are pointed out. Several...
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Structure Genome: Fill the Gap between Materials Genome and Structural Analysis
29 Nov 2014 | Publications
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 the necessary information to link materials genome and...
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Effective Lamina and Laminate Properties
10 Oct 2013 | Tools
Calculate effective lamina and laminate properties from phase properties and layup.
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Halpin-Tsai Micromechanics Model
10 Oct 2013 | Tools
Calculate homogenized lamina properties from fiber and matrix properties