SWComposites,
I have an assembly wherein a composite laminate is bolt-connected to other parts 21 times on two ends and 11 times on two others. In my case, I cannot use a conventional shell (because of geometric requirements), so the laminate is modeled as a stack of 3d plates that are surface...
FEA Way,
In the image above, contact definitions were not defined. I have since added contact definitions for two surface combinations: (the bottom of plate 1 and the top of the middle plate) and (the bottom of the middle plate and the top of plate 3). In both cases, I used small sliding...
SW Composites,
I have a composite plate with edge attachments to other components. I need to apply fasteners through the holes in a manner that allows me to adjust the stiffness of those fasteners.
FEA Way, thank you for the response. I have seen that article and I am trying to extend it to my case.
In my simple model (shown in the image above) I have the left x-surface of the top and bottom pieces disp-fixed, and the middle piece subjected to a load in the opposite direction.
Right now...
Hello,
I have a composite laminate (modeled as an 18-part stack of 3d plates attached to one another via surface-to-surface ties) and separate part, all of which have connector holes (through which they are bolt-attached). I would like to use the abaqus fastener/connector capabilities to...
