Course Objective

Composite materials are used in many design applications because of their high stiffness-to-weight ratios. This seminar shows you how to use Abaqus effectively to model composite materials.

The topics covered include:

• Using detailed modeling of the microscopic behavior to determine the behavior of composite materials
• Defining anisotropic elasticity with Hookean models for combining the fiber-matrix response
• Defining composite layups using Abaqus/CAE
• Defining discrete or layered reinforcing within an element using rebars, membrane elements and truss elements
• Achieving the correct material orientation of the layers of composite shells and solid elements
• Modeling sandwich composite structures and stiffened composite panels
• Modeling progressive damage and failure in composites
• Modeling delamination and low-cycle fatigue of composite structures

Who Should Attend

This course is recommended for engineers with experience using Abaqus/Standard.

Course Overview 

The overview provides details of the topics covered in each lecture. Please note that the actual course agenda may vary depending on location.

Download the course overview.