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Software Use => Analyzing & Optimizing Composite Layups => Topic started by: ChrisSummers on October 07, 2019, 03:15:02 AM

Title: Linking layups for PORT/STBD components in linking groups
Post by: ChrisSummers on October 07, 2019, 03:15:02 AM
I have an assembly that contains a number of components, split symmetrically between port and starboard.  Each port/stbd component pair has a linking group which links thickness (as far as I can tell).  My loading in not symmetrical so I need to run both port and starboard.

At the moment it seems like the software will give me linked thickness only.  For example, two 4mm laminates but one may be 20/60/20% and the other 30/40/30%.

Is there a way to link the layup output between the two components? 

Thanks

Chris
Title: Re: Linking layups for PORT/STBD components in linking groups
Post by: Brent on October 07, 2019, 12:40:11 PM
Hi Chris,

What component concept are you using?

Thanks

Brent
Title: Re: Linking layups for PORT/STBD components in linking groups
Post by: ChrisSummers on October 08, 2019, 02:30:16 AM
single stack unstiffened

Chris
Title: Re: Linking layups for PORT/STBD components in linking groups
Post by: Brent on October 08, 2019, 11:30:38 AM
Chris,

Assuming you are using effective laminate(EL) sizing, HyperSizer will link the material and thickness but not ply percentages. When using discrete laminate(DL) sizing, HyperSizer will link the laminates, thereby returning the same ply percentages, thickness, etc.

Hints:
I hope this helps.

Brent