CLFE2D - A Generalized Plane Strain Finite Element Program for Laminated Composites Subjected to Mechanical and Hygrothermal Loading.

Abstract

CLFE2D is a two dimensional generalized plane strain finite element code. It uses a linear, four node, general quadrilateral, isoparametric element. The program was developed to calculate the displacements, strains, stresses and strain energy densities in a finite width composite laminate. CLFE2D offers any combination of the following load types: nodal displacements, nodal forces, uniform normal strain, or hygrothermal. The program allows the user to input one set of three dimensional orthotropic material properties. The user can then specify the angle of material principal orientation for each element in the mesh. Output includes displacements, stresses, strains and strain energy densities at points selected by the user. An option is also available to plot the undeformed and deformed finite element meshes. p4

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA311297

Entities

People

  • Carl T. Herakovich
  • Matthew B. Buczek
  • Michael A. Gregory

Organizations

  • Virginia Tech

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Boundaries
  • Composite Materials
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Displacement
  • Engineering
  • Epoxy Laminates
  • Geometry
  • Laminates
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Orientation (Direction)
  • Printing
  • Simultaneous Equations
  • Stresses
  • Three Dimensional
  • Two Dimensional
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Computer Science.
  • Reinforced Composite Materials
  • Structural Dynamics.