Using PATRAN Laminate Modeler, and MSC.MARC, we have the ability to explore many aspects of composite structures, not only in a structural capacity, but in a manufacturing capacity as well.
Figure 1.) Multi layer ply orientation
Figure 2.) Ply Delamination
Figure 3.) Ply management-drop offs
Figure 4.) Failure Indices
Figure 5.) Ply orientation and draping simulation
Figure 6.) VCCT (Virtual Crack Closure Technique)