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Analysis of Composite Materials with Abaqus

R 6.12

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Course objectives

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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

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

Macroscopic Modeling

Lecture 3

Mixed Modeling

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Workshop 1
Lecture 4

The Pagano Plate Problem

Composite Modeling with Abaqus

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

Modeling of Sandwich Composites

Workshop 4

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Lecture 7
Workshop 5
Lecture 8

Bending of a Sandwich Beam

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

Day 3
Lecture 9

Workshop 6

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Lecture 10

Cohesive Behavior

Analysis of a DCB using Cohesive Behavior

Virtual Crack Closure Technique (VCCT)

Workshop 7

Analysis of a DCB using VCCT (Abaqus/Standard)

Workshop 8

Analysis of a DCB using VCCT (Abaqus/Explicit)

Lecture 11
Workshop 9

Low-cycle Fatigue
Fatigue Crack Growth in a DCB Specimen

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Additional Material
Appendix 1

Crack Propagation Analysis using the Debond Capability

Appendix 2

Cohesive Element Modeling Techniques

Appendix 3

Modeling Issues for Continuum Shell Elements

Appendix 4

Alternative Modeling Techniques for Composites

Appendix 5

Modeling Composite Material Impact with Abaqus/Explicit

Workshop 10 Perforation of a Composite Plate

Appendix 6

Material Orientation Examples

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Revision Status

Lecture 1

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Workshop 1

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Lecture 2

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Lecture 3

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Workshop 9

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Lecture 11

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Workshop 10

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Appendix 1

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Lesson 1: Introduction
Lesson content:

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

20 minutes

L1.1

Lesson 2: Macroscopic Modeling

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Lesson content:

Introduction
Anisotropic Elasticity
Viscoelasticity
Thermal Expansion
Material Orientation

45 minutes

L2.1

Lesson 3: Mixed Modeling

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Lesson content:

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

L3.1

Lesson 4: Composite Modeling with Abaqus

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Lesson content:

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

L4.1

Lesson 5: Reinforcement Modeling

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Introduction
Rebar Layers
Embedded Elements

45 minutes

L5.1

Lesson 6: Analysis of Sandwich Composites

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Lesson content:

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

L6.1

Lesson 7: Analysis of Stiffened Composite Panels

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Stiffened Composite Panels

Abaqus Usage
Abaqus Example
Workshop 5: Bending of a Reinforced Flat Panel under Uniform Pressure

2 hours

L7.1

Lesson 8: Modeling Damage and Failure in Composites

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Lesson content:

Failure Criteria in Laminates

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

75 minutes

L8.1

Lesson 9: Cohesive Behavior

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Lesson content:

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

L9.1

Lesson 10: Virtual Crack Closure Technique (VCCT)

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Lesson content:

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)

3 hours

L10.1

Lesson 11: Low-cycle Fatigue Criterion

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

1 hour

L11.1

Appendix 1: Crack Propagation Analysis using the Debond Capability

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Introduction
Modeling Interface Behavior

30 minutes

A1.1

Appendix 2: Cohesive Element Modeling Techniques

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Viscous Regularization
Modeling Techniques

60 minutes

A2.1

Appendix 3: Modeling Issues for Continuum Shell Elements

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Defining the thickness direction for continuum shell elements

Shell thickness
Change in thickness and thickness modulus

60 minutes

A3.1

Appendix 4: Alternative Modeling Techniques for Composites

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

60 minutes

A4.1

Appendix 5: Modeling Composite Material Impact with Abaqus/Explicit

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Lesson content:

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

A5.1

Appendix 6: Material Orientation Examples

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Example 3: Shell elements

Example 4: Layered shell elements
Example 5: Solid elements
Example 6: Layered solid elements

30 minutes

A6.1