User's Guide for ANSYS

Learn to perform enhanced finite element analyses of composite structures with the use of Simulation Composite Analysis for ANSYS.

Topics in this section

Introduction
General Requirements for ANSYS Input Files
Identify the commands required to be present in an ANSYS input file for use with Simulation Composite Analysis.
Use ANSYS Mechanical APDL to Create Input Files for use with Simulation Composite Analysis
Use ANSYS Mechanical APDL to create input files compatible with Simulation Composite Analysis.
Use a Text Editor to Convert Pre-Existing ANSYS Input Files for Use with Simulation Composite Analysis
Follow the steps required to perform an analysis with Simulation Composite Analysis by modifying an input file with a text editor.
The HIN File
The use of the HIN file and current functionality is described in the sections that follow.
Examine Results with ANSYS Mechanical APDL
Use ANSYS to examine the finite element results generated by Simulation Composite Analysis.
Progressive Fatigue Analyses
Predict the cycles to failure of a given composite material under a prescribed load history.
Appendix A - COMPAN Command Arguments
A set of arguments are required as part of the COMPAN command.
Appendix B - COHAN Command Arguments
A set of arguments are required as part of the COHAN command.
Appendix C - MCT State Variables (SVARs)
View a description of all of the solution-dependent MCT state variables.
Appendix D - MCT State Variables for Cohesive Materials
View specifics of the MCT state variables for cohesive materials.

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