User's Guide

In-depth program help for Simulation Composite Design.

The User's Guide provides a step-by-step description of each analysis feature contained in the product.

Topics in this section

Introduction
Graphical User Interface
File Module
New Item Module
Access tools for creating new fiber, matrix, core, or lamina materials and new laminates or thickness/angle templates.
Laminate Module
Access the laminate analysis windows.
Plate Module
Use common functions to analyze a composite plate.
Sandwich Module
Perform analyses on a composite sandwich plate.
Tube/Beam Module
Access analysis functions for composite tubes, beams, and pressure vessels.
Utilities Module
Choose from several useful utilities to aid in composite structural design.
Reporting Module
Create a report to keep track of and compare results from several of the calculation tools.
Window and Help Modules
Manage dialog windows and access product Help.
List of Symbols
Appendix A - Licensing
Access the product licensing information.
Appendix B - Material References
View the material data references.
Appendix C - Failure Criteria
View details of the available failure criteria.
References