Composite Modeling

Altair Forum User

Hi 

 

I am trying to model a composite with 10 plies through the thickness. I imported my cad geometry from CATIA and defined its material, and property as sectshll. I used part_composite card image to define the number of plies through the thickness. But I can see the plies got created upon the already existing part. Enclosed is the file for review

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Altair Forum User

Hi Mallik,

Please go through these videos below which shows the steps for setting up composite analysis in OptiStruct.

http://www.altairuniversity.com/analysis/structural/composites/analysis-of-a-composite-plate-video/

http://www.altairuniversity.com/analysis/structural/composites/modeling-and-analysis-of-composite-structure/

Please follow these steps and let us know if you find any difficulties.