In the first tutorial, a finite element model of a composite plate was created in Abaqus/CAE and analyzed using Simulation Composite Analysis to simulate the progressive failure response of the plate. This tutorial provides instructions for modifying an existing Abaqus input file to achieve compatibility with Simulation Composite Analysis. The Abaqus input file is based on the problem from Tutorial 1, except all Simulation Composite Analysis-specific modifications have been left out. Therefore, the mesh, layup, dimensions, etc. for this model are the same as the mesh, layup, dimensions, etc. for the model from Tutorial 1.
The following sections of the Abaqus input file will be modified in this tutorial to accommodate Simulation Composite Analysis:
- Material definition
- Section definition
- Step definition
- Output definition
The model is based on coupon level test results from the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR). Specifically, it is based on an open-hole tension (OHT) plate made from T700/2510 that is compared to the experimental results determined by NIAR. The plate layup is [45/0/-45/90]3S, and the plate dimensions are given below.
The unmodified Abaqus input file (ASCA_Tutorial_2_Abaqus.inp) used for this tutorial is available for download here.