Summary

An Autodesk Inventor Nastran input file was modified to make it compatible with Helius PFA.

  1. Material definition
    • Added the MATPFA entry
  2. Composite Layup
    • Created a layered composite using the PCOMPS entry
  3. Nonlinear Solution Controls
    • Specified a Nonlinear Static solution sequence
    • Added a nonlinear step definition
    • Specified nonlinear solution controls for the analysis
  4. Post-Processing
    • Reviewed the PFA Damage State variable to view the progression of failure