Composite Materials Modeling in COMSOL Multiphysics®
Duration: 43:17
Watch this archived webinar to see how to model layered composite structures, which are widely used in the manufacturing of aircraft and spacecraft components, wind turbine blades, and other structures.
We discuss two approaches that accurately model composite shells: layerwise theory and equivalent single layer theory. In addition to standard structural analyses (such as stationary, eigenfrequency, transient, and frequency domain), you will learn about performing micromechanical, first-ply failure, and linear buckling analyses. We also show how to include various physical phenomena, such as heat transfer and fluid flow, in a composite laminate model.
Learn about the specialized features in the Composite Materials Module here.
Chapter Selection
Introduction (0:00)
Agenda (1:50)
Composite Materials Module (4:10)
Composite Materials Module Overview (6:01)
Stacking Sequence and Laminate Types (6:18)
Micromechanics: Fibre -Matrix Modeling (7:59)
Macromechanics : Laminate Modeling (9:24)
Which Laminate Theories Are Available ? (10:46)
ESL Theory Vs. Layerwise Theory (11:29)
Laminate Theory Selection (14:41)
Benefits of Layerwise Theory over 3D Elasticity (15:24)
Layered Material (16:51)
Mixed Shape Discretization (17:35)
Layered Linear Elastic Material (18:14)
Nonlinear Material Models (19:00)
First-Ply Failure (Safety) (20:00)
Delamination (20:56)
Structural Couplings and Contact (22:12)
Micromechanics (Cell Periodicity) (23:17)
Multiphysics Couplings (24:21)
Demo: Thermal Expansion of a Laminate (25:59)
Wind Turbine Composite Blade (36:05)
Composite Wheel Rim (36:32)
Micromechanics and Stress Analysis (36:39)
Q&A (37:12)
Further Resources (42:11)
Contact Us (42:25)