Analysis Module
The Analysis module is used to:
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Create laminate property data for FE Analysis, based on Layup information created by the Design module, or read directly from a *.Layup file (View module) or imported through FiberSIM files (Design module).
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Write Nastran- or Ansys-format input deck files that include all the laminate property information, i.e. translate Layup information to finite element properties, ready for analysis (PCOMP cards or SECTIONs or Real Constants).
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Include the effect of stiffness property variation due to draping, via shear state tables.
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Write Optistruct optimiser input decks, reflecting the global ply definition and taking advantage of unique optimisation features.
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Extrude surfaces to generate solid Nastran elements, with automatically calculated properties.
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An advanced feature of the Analysis module is built-in support for the PCOMPG Nastran format that relates element properties back to the original global plies.
