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LAMINATE ANALYSIS PROGRAM © 1995-2010 anaglyph Ltd |
What does LAP do?
The Laminate Analysis Program can be used to analyse any type of composite laminate subjected to in-plane loads and moments. The flat laminate has no fixed size apart from its thickness, so that the analysis can be applied to any composite component, at a location where loadings or deformations are known.
Typically, the software is used in preliminary design for tailoring a stacking sequence, then analysing the composite component with other methods such as finite elements, and finally optimising the design by inspecting the laminate behaviour layer by layer.
LAP consists of four modules. The Basic module includes the linear analysis functionality and constitutes the minimum configuration. The other three modules (Non-Linear, Design, Additional Failure Criteria) are optional.
Enhancements in version 4
- Modular design delivers flexibility and best value for money.
- The Design module offers a unique method for laminate design, where a collection of user-defined design criteria are transformed into candidate stacking sequences.
- The BFS failure criterion computes longitudinal compressive strength for notched or unnotched laminates.
- There is now the capability of applying a user-defined failure criterion to the linear or non-linear solutions.
- There are additional data export interfaces.
- There are several enhancements to the user interface.
Key Benefits
- The simplicity of the analysis ensures universal applicability, since it is not limited by structural shape. Typically, the software is used in preliminary design for tailoring a stacking sequence, then analysing the composite component with other methods such as finite elements, and finally optimising the design by inspecting the laminate behaviour layer by layer.
- The software maintains its emphasis on ease of use and fast, efficient, robust solvers. The graphical interface for data manipulation and for inspection of results guarantees instant familiarity and in-depth understanding of composite laminate behaviour.
- The program's powerful features make it an ideal tool for the demanding expert, yet a newcomer to composites can complete simple tasks within minutes. It is characteristic that the software is used by industry in aerospace, ship building, car racing, etc., as well as in academic and professional teaching courses.
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