Create ply extensions

This example shows you how to extend plies from the vertical layup onto the horizontal layup on both the right and left sides of the vertical rib. The horizontal layup has 3 plies.

The vertical layup has six plies. Plies 1 and 2 will be extended to create the left clip of the T-joint and plies 5 and 6 will be extended to create the right clip.

	Layups Vertical Ply 6 Ply 5 Ply 4 Ply 3 Ply 2 Ply 1 Horizontal Ply 9 Ply 8 Ply 7	Layups	Vertical	Ply 6	Ply 5	Ply 4	Ply 3	Ply 2	Ply 1	Horizontal	Ply 9	Ply 8	Ply 7
Layups
Vertical
Ply 6
Ply 5
Ply 4
Ply 3
Ply 2
Ply 1
Horizontal
Ply 9
Ply 8
Ply 7

In the Simulation Navigator , right-click the Horizontal layup node and choose Edit.

3. Right-click one of the plies and choose Create Ply Extension→Vertical – Ply 1.

4. Repeat the process to select Vertical – Ply 2, Vertical – Ply 5, and Vertical – Ply 6.

5. Select plies 1 and 2.

6. Click Define Draping Extension.

Select the left surface.

Click OK.

6. Select plies 5 and 6.

7. Click Define Draping Extension.

Select the right surface.

Click OK to close all dialog boxes.

Choose Laminates tab→Validation group→Update Global Layups and Zones .

	Layups Vertical Ply 6 Ply 5 Ply 4 Ply 3 Ply 2 Ply 1 Horizontal Ply 6 (extended from Vertical) Ply 5 (extended from Vertical) Ply 2 (extended from Vertical) Ply 1 (extended from Vertical) Ply 9 Ply 8 Ply 7	Layups	Vertical	Ply 6	Ply 5	Ply 4	Ply 3	Ply 2	Ply 1	Horizontal	Ply 6 (extended from Vertical)	Ply 5 (extended from Vertical)	Ply 2 (extended from Vertical)	Ply 1 (extended from Vertical)	Ply 9	Ply 8	Ply 7
Layups
Vertical
Ply 6
Ply 5
Ply 4
Ply 3
Ply 2
Ply 1
Horizontal
Ply 6 (extended from Vertical)
Ply 5 (extended from Vertical)
Ply 2 (extended from Vertical)
Ply 1 (extended from Vertical)
Ply 9
Ply 8
Ply 7

How do I

Import a layup from a laminate physical property

Create a global layup

Create a ply section and its section curves

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Creating a global layup

Creating global plies

Working with global plies and global ply groups

Cohesive layers

Exporting the global layup to Fibersim

Draping global plies over the model

Layup offset

Working with imported layups

Creating ply sections and section curves

Ply-based workflow

Defining plies and a stacking sequence

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Global layups and hand layup manufacturing

Ply extensions

Right-click commands for ply section nodes

Right-click commands for global layup nodes

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