Composite Size Panel
Use the Composite Size panel to define manufacturing constraints for composite sizing optimization.
Location: Analysis page > Optimization panel ( OptiStruct user profile)
Create Subpanel
Option | Action |
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dcomp | Specify a name for the manufacturing constraint. |
type |
Select the type of manufacturing constraint to
create.
Note: PCOMP(G) covers both PCOMP and PCOMPG.
|
entity selector | Select laminates or properties. |
Update Subpanel
Option | Action |
---|---|
dcomp | Enter the name of an existing constraint in the text area, or double-click to select an existing constraint. |
type |
Select the type of manufacturing constraint to
create.
Note: PCOMP(G) covers both PCOMP and PCOMPG.
|
entity selector | Select laminates or properties. |
Parameters Subpanel
Option | Action |
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dcomp | Select the DCOMP design variable. |
laminate thickness: min thickness / off | Enter a value for the minimum laminate thickness (LAMTHK) or switch to off. |
laminate thickness: max thickness / off | Enter a value for the maximum laminate thickness (LAMTHK) or switch to off. |
ply thickness: no. of constraints | Number of constraints for ply thickness (PLYTHK). |
ply percentage: no. of constraints | Number of constraints for ply thickness percentage (PLYPCT). |
balance: no. of constraints | Number of constraints for balancing (BALANCE). |
constant: no. of constraints | Number of constraints for constant thickness (CONST). |
ply drop-off: no. of constraints | Number of constraints for ply drop-off (PLYDRP). |
Edit Card Image Subpanel
Option | Action |
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PLYTHK | Apply ply thickness constraints. |
PLYPCT | Apply ply percentage constraints. |
BALANCE | Apply balancing constraints. |
CONST | Apply constant thickness constraints. |
Command Buttons
Button | Action |
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create | Create new manufacturing constraint. |
edit | Open the specified constraint's card image, allowing you to alter its ply-related characteristics. |
reject | Revert the creation of a constraint. |
return | Exit the panel. |
review | Highlight the specified constraint, and display its current characteristics in the input fields. |
update | Update the selected constraint's characteristics or parameters to match your inputs. |