Introduction to Patran Laminate Modeller Training Course (PAT325)

This course shows outlines of composites materials theory and the integration between FEM and composites materials. Illustrate the basic functions of Patran Laminate Modeler and Composite design in MSC Nastran. Engineers and material scientists involved in the design, analysis and manufacture of composite components and structures would benefit from this course.

Who Should Attend:

• New Patran Laminate Modeller users
• Engineering Analysts
• University lecturers and students

Course Content:

• Introduction to Laminate Modeller
• Introduction to Composite Materials
• Review of Material Constitutive Laws, and Laminate Stiffness
• Creation of Composite Model in Patran
  • Exercise Session
• Failure Criteria for Composites
• Postprocessing of Composite Analysis Results
  • Exercise Session
• Creation of Ply Materials, and Layups with Laminate Modeller
  • Exercise Session
• Plies on Doubly Curved Surfaces
• Shear Algorithms
• Draping Algorithms
• Creating Splits in Plies
  • Exercise Session
• Manufacturing Integration
• Exporting Flat Pattern
• Springback Analysis
  • Exercise Session
• Optimisation of Composites

Prerequisites:

• Introduction to Patran (PAT301) or equivalent
• A degree in engineering, material science or equivalent experience.
• A knowledge of composite materials.

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