Summary
We started this chapter with an overview of composite materials as they relate to the analysis of composite structures. We finish having conveyed fundamental concepts for the static analysis of composite structures using the SOLIDWORKS simulation capabilities. Using a composite elastic spring in the case study, we have demonstrated, among other things, the following:
- How to convert a basic surface body into a composite shell
- How to create a custom orthotropic composite material, assign its properties to a composite laminate, and visualize the fiber orientations of composite plies
- How to obtain the stress cross plies and employ the right failure criteria to assess the factor of safety for composite structures
- The benefit of editing the global simulation settings to enhance the presentation of results
By bringing the knowledge of this chapter and the previous chapters together, you have acquired the foundational skill set to be able to handle the various...
