OS-E: 0175 Continuum Shell Composites Using PCOMPLS
The PCOMPLS entry can be used to define continuum shell composites using solid elements. Currently first order CHEXA and CPENTA solid elements are supported.
![](../../../images/solvers/layered_solid_shell_composites_fe_model.png)
Figure 1. A Force is Applied on the RBE2 Element and the Opposite End is SPC’d
Model Files
Model Description
Conduct a continuum shell composite analysis of a bracket using PCOMPLS entry. A force is applied on the RBE2 element and the other end of the bracket is fixed at all degrees of freedom (Figure 1).
- FE Model
- Elements Types
- CHEXA
- MAT9OR
- Young’s Modulus
- E1=1.0E5
- Poisson's Ratio
- NU1=0.4
Results
![](../../../images/solvers/layered_solid_shell_composites_results.png)
Figure 2. (a) Displacement; (b) Composite Stresses