Modeling Layered Composite Structures with COMSOL Multiphysics^®

Name: Modeling Layered Composite Structures with COMSOL Multiphysics®
Uploaded: 2018-12-18 21:28:20
Duration: 55 min 38 s
Description: Learn how to model composite materials with the COMSOL® software. Watch the archived webinar here.

Duration: 55:38

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In this archived webinar, learn how to model layered composite structures using the Composite Materials Module, an add-on to the COMSOL Multiphysics^® software. We discuss the layerwise and equivalent single layer theories, which enable you to accurately model composite shells. In addition, learn about micromechanical, first-ply failure, and linear buckling analyses as well as ways to include various physics (like heat transfer and electromagnetics) in a model of a composite laminate.

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Introduction (0:00) Composite Materials Module (3:24) Composite Materials Module Overview (3:48) What is a Composite Material? (5:11) Why Use Composite Materials? (6:08) Micromechanics: Fiber-Matrix Modeling (7:18) Macromechanics: Laminate Modeling (8:08) Which Laminate Theories are Available? (8:59) ESL Theory vs. Layerwise Theory (10:15) Laminate Theory Selection (11:42) Benefits of Layerwise Theory over 3D Elasticity (12:35) Layered Shell Interface (14:40) Mixed Shape Discretization (15:07) Quadratic-Linear Lagrange Shape (16:17) Quadratic-Cubic Lagrange Shape (17:28) Layered Material Continuity (18:34) Nonlinear Material Models (19:40) Layered Linear Elastic Material (20:10) First Ply Failure (Safety) (20:35) Micromechanics (Cell Periodicity) (21:10) Multiphysics: Composite Joule Heating (23:06) Multiphysics: Composite with Acoustics (24:08) Multiphysics: Composite with Fluid Flow (24:47) Layered Material Data Set (26:48) Layered Material Slice Plot (27:56) Through Thickness Plot (28:33) Live Demo: Micromechanics and Stress Analysis (29:07) Wind Turbine Composite Blade (36:45) Thermal Expansion of a Laminate (39:06) Composite Cylinder Buckling (40:11) Forced Vibration of a Laminate (41:42) Failure Prediction in a Laminate (42:42) Simply Supported Laminate (43:12) Q&A (45:56)