Composite Failure Theory

Creating a better understanding of composite failure modes and how it shows up in simulation.

Minimum requirements:

• Tsai-Wu Factor

  • should research and justify choice

Random Thoughts:

• There exists some documentation regarding the description and justification of some failure theories

  • Maciek looked before

Project Stages:

• Review existing documentation on confluence

• General exploration research

• documentation + timeline

• Have an open message on mech-channel about recommended resources about understanding composite failure theory + simulations

  • i know that interiors seats and etc. have done some research regarding composite failure

• at some point in the future, send research over to Professor Montesano and inquire more details about how to use Ansys ACP Post Simulation.

Resources:

• Understanding Failure Theories (Tresca, von Mises etc...)

• Understanding the Finite Element Method

Example of Justification Methods or Documentation done recently:

• Stage 1 Deliverables