Laminate optimization: Symmetric or total

Dani_20
Dani_20 Altair Community Member
edited October 2020 in Community Q&A

Hello,

 

I want to make an optimization of a carbon fiber monocoque. I have the model ready with a total laminate implemented.

 

However, tutorials about optimization have a symmetric laminate. It is possible to perform the optimization with a total laminate?

 

Thank you

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  • Adriano A. Koga
    Adriano A. Koga
    Altair Employee
    edited July 2020

    Yes it is.

    Usually tou start with SMEAR option enable as it takes the 'average' laminate behavior, independent on the stacking sequence.

     

    But in general sym and balances laminates are used to avoid undesired couplings.

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