Define a layup using the lamination shorthand format

This example shows how to create a complex ply layup using the lamination shorthand format. The created layup is composed of 10 plies and 5 groups as shown in the following graphic. Group 2 is a symmetric repeat of group 1. Groups 4 and 5 are non-symmetric repeats of group 3.

For a zone-based process, open the Laminate Modeler dialog box or the Solid Laminate Modeler dialog box. For the ply-based process, open the Layup Modeler dialog box. After you create the layup using the Shorthand Format dialog box, you can modify the thickness of individual plies and assign materials to individual plies in these dialog boxes.

1. In the dialog box, click Import Layup Using Shorthand Format .

2. In the Shorthand Format dialog box, in the Shorthand String box, type [(+-45)_s(0/90)_3].

3. (Optional) In the Thickness box, type the ply thickness value.In this example, the ply thickness value is set to 1.0 mm.The same thickness is applied to all the plies.

4. (Optional) From the Material list, select a material for all the plies.You can select only the material that you already used in the FEM.

5. Click OK.

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