Start by adding a Layered Material at the
Materials node under
Global Definitions. Then, take the following steps to define the laminate:
All the layers are assumed in a continuity state. Optionally, in order to model a very thin layer of material, for example a glue layer between the two material layers, a material can be added in Interface Properties section. If an interface material is defined, you can create a discontinuity between two layers and use the interface material properties. To do this, add a
Delamination or
Thin Elastic Layer, Interface node in the Layered Shell interface. All interfaces selected in that node should have a material assignment, but there is no need to assign a material to interfaces which are not affected by such special features.
You can do that by creating Layer Cross Section Preview (
) and
Layer Stack Preview (
) plots. An example of a layer cross section plot showing a 2D cross section of a laminate having is shown in
Figure 3-6. The thickness of each layer is visible. An example of a layer stack preview plot showing the stacking sequence is shown in
Figure 3-7.