Summary

Simulation Composite Analysis was used to generate matrix and fiber failure indices for each integration point in a composite plate.

Three procedures specific to the tool were used:

1. The Create Composite Material plug-in was used to generate a user material (Create a User Material with Simulation Composite Analysis).
2. State variable (SDV) output to the database file (.odb) was requested (Define Field Output Requests).
3. xStiff was used to calculate and insert extraneous stiffness parameters (Extraneous Stiffness Parameters).

After the analysis was complete, Abaqus Viewer was used to plot fiber and matrix failure indices in individual plies and across all plies using an envelope plot.