Analysis of Composite Materials with Abaqus

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R 6.12

About this Course

Course objectives
Upon completion of this course you will be able to: Define anisotropic elasticity with Hookean models for combining the fiber-matrix response Define composite layups using Abaqus/CAE Model sandwich composite structures and stiffened composite panels Model progressive damage and failure in composites Model delamination and low-cycle fatigue of composite structures
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Targeted audience
Simulation Analysts

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

3 days

Day 1
Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2
Lecture 3 Workshop 1
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Macroscopic Modeling
Mixed Modeling The Pagano Plate Problem Composite Modeling with Abaqus

Lecture 4

Workshop 2a Buckling of a Laminate Panel Workshop 2b Composite Wing Section Workshop 3 Composite Yacht Hull (Optional)

Day 2
Lecture 5 Reinforcement Modeling

Lecture 6
Workshop 4 Lecture 7
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Modeling of Sandwich Composites

Bending of a Sandwich Beam Modeling of Stiffened Panels Bending of a Reinforced Flat Panel under Uniform Pressure Modeling Damage and Failure in Composites

Workshop 5 Lecture 8

Day 3
Lecture 9 Cohesive Behavior

Workshop 6
Lecture 10 Workshop 7
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Analysis of a DCB using Cohesive Behavior

Virtual Crack Closure Technique (VCCT) Analysis of a DCB using VCCT (Abaqus/Standard) Analysis of a DCB using VCCT (Abaqus/Explicit) Low-cycle Fatigue Fatigue Crack Growth in a DCB Specimen

Workshop 8 Lecture 11 Workshop 9

Additional Material
Appendix 1 Crack Propagation Analysis using the Debond Capability

Appendix 2
Appendix 3 Appendix 4
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Cohesive Element Modeling Techniques

Modeling Issues for Continuum Shell Elements Alternative Modeling Techniques for Composites Modeling Composite Material Impact with Abaqus/Explicit

Appendix 5

Workshop 10 Perforation of a Composite Plate Appendix 6 Material Orientation Examples

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Lecture 6 Lecture 7 Lecture 8 Lecture 9 Lecture 10 Lecture 11 Appendix 1 Appendix 2 Appendix 3 Appendix 4 Appendix 5 Appendix 6

Lesson 1: Introduction
Lesson content:

L1.1

Description of a Composite Typical Applications of Composites Some Typical Composites Finite Element Modeling of Composites
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20 minutes

Lesson 2: Macroscopic Modeling

Lesson content:

L2.1

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Introduction Anisotropic Elasticity Viscoelasticity Thermal Expansion Material Orientation

45 minutes

Lesson 3: Mixed Modeling

Lesson content:

L3.1

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Introduction Laminated Composite Shells Continuum Shell Elements Continuum Shell Meshing Continuum Solid Elements Symmetry Conditions and Laminated Structures Workshop Preliminaries Workshop 1: The Pagano Plate Problem

3 hours

Lesson 4: Composite Modeling with Abaqus

Lesson content:

L4.1

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Introduction Understanding Composite Layups Understanding Composite Layup Orientations Defining Composite Layup Output Viewing a Composite Layup Abaqus/CAE Demonstration: Three-ply composite Composites Modeler for Abaqus/CAWorkshop 2a: Buckling of a Laminate Panel Workshop 2b: Composite Wing Section Workshop 3: Composite Yacht Hull

3 hours

Lesson 5: Reinforcement Modeling

Lesson content:

L5.1

Introduction Rebar Layers Embedded Elements

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45 minutes

Lesson 6: Analysis of Sandwich Composites

Lesson content:

L6.1

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Introduction to Sandwich Composites Abaqus Usage Modeling Skins with Abaqus/CAE Abaqus Examples Comparison to NAFEMS solution Comparison of Conventional and Continuum Shells Stacking Elements Through the Thickness Tapered Sandwich Composite Workshop 4: Bending of a Sandwich Beam

90 minutes

Lesson 7: Analysis of Stiffened Composite Panels

Lesson content:

L7.1

Stiffened Composite Panels Abaqus Usage Abaqus Example Workshop 5: Bending of a Reinforced Flat Panel under Uniform Pressure
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2 hours

Lesson 8: Modeling Damage and Failure in Composites

Lesson content:

L8.1

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Failure Criteria in Laminates Failure Theories Progressive Damage of Fiber-Reinforced Composites Example Import of Composite Damage Model

75 minutes

Lesson 9: Cohesive Behavior

Lesson content:

L9.1

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Introduction Cohesive Element Technology Constitutive Response in Cohesive Elements Viscous Regularization for Cohesive Elements Cohesive Element Examples Surface-based Cohesive Behavior Element- vs. Surface-based Cohesive Behavior Workshop 6: Analysis of a DCB using Cohesive Behavior

Note: Appendix 2 contains an in-depth discussion of modeling techniques for cohesive elements using both the interactive and keywords interfaces.

3 hours

Lesson 10: Virtual Crack Closure Technique (VCCT)

Lesson content:

L10.1

Introduction VCCT Criterion LEFM Example using Abaqus/Standard LEFM Example using Abaqus/Explicit Output Ductile Fracture with VCCT VCCT Plug-in Comparison with Cohesive Behavior Examples Workshop 7: Analysis of a DCB using VCCT (Abaqus/Standard) Workshop 8: Analysis of a DCB using VCCT (Abaqus/Explicit)

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3 hours

Lesson 11: Low-cycle Fatigue Criterion

Lesson content:

L11.1

Introduction Direct Cyclic Low-cycle Fatigue Analysis Low-cycle Fatigue Criterion Workshop 9: Fatigue Crack Growth in a DCB Specimen
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1 hour

Appendix 1: Crack Propagation Analysis using the Debond Capability

Lesson content:

A1.1

Introduction Modeling Interface Behavior

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30 minutes

Appendix 2: Cohesive Element Modeling Techniques

Lesson content:

A2.1

Viscous Regularization Modeling Techniques

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60 minutes

Appendix 3: Modeling Issues for Continuum Shell Elements

Lesson content:

A3.1

Defining the thickness direction for continuum shell elements Shell thickness Change in thickness and thickness modulus
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60 minutes

Appendix 4: Alternative Modeling Techniques for Composites

Lesson content:

A4.1

Introduction Laminated Shell Section Definition Laminated Solid Section Definition Section Point Based Postprocessing Technique
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60 minutes

Appendix 5: Modeling Composite Material Impact with Abaqus/Explicit

Lesson content:

A5.1

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Introduction Composite Damage Models in Abaqus/Explicit Unidirectional Fiber Example Composite Plate Impact Woven Fabric Example Corrugated Beam Crushing Modeling Techniques Workshop 10: Perforation of a Composite Plate

90 minutes

Appendix 6: Material Orientation Examples

Lesson content:

A6.1

Example 3: Shell elements Example 4: Layered shell elements Example 5: Solid elements Example 6: Layered solid elements
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30 minutes