Composite material

Mahantesh

Hello sir,

                 I am working on simple plate by using composite laminate in hyper mesh work bench so i want carryout the analysis for the same plate in optistruct, so i want to know the cards to be assigned before proceeding for the analysis so please help me to solve the problem

 

 

 

Thanks and regards

Mahantesh

 

 

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Altair Forum User

Hi @Mahantesh

 

2D elements: 

If you are using Zone based modeling, use PCOMP or PCOMP(G) as property and MAT8 for material

 

3D elements:

You can use PSOLID or PCOMPLS with MAT9 or MAT9ORT for solid elements.