Ply extensions

You can extend existing plies, along with their draping data, into layups other than their layup of origin. This allows you to simulate complex curing operations as well as the secondary bonding process between pre-cured composite parts, and obtain the interlaminar ply results from the simulation while maintain ply IDs.

Example:

In the following T-joint model, plies from the Vertical layup are extended into the Horizontal layup.

Layups Vertical Ply 3 Ply 2 Ply 1 Horizontal Ply 3 (extended from Vertical) Ply 1 (extended from Vertical) Ply 5 Ply 4	Layups	Vertical	Ply 3	Ply 2	Ply 1	Horizontal	Ply 3 (extended from Vertical)	Ply 1 (extended from Vertical)	Ply 5	Ply 4
Layups
Vertical
Ply 3
Ply 2
Ply 1
Horizontal
Ply 3 (extended from Vertical)
Ply 1 (extended from Vertical)
Ply 5
Ply 4

In the Simulation Navigator, global plies that are extended have (extended from [original layup name]) after the ply name.

How do I

Import a layup from a laminate physical property

Create a global layup

Create ply extensions

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

Right-click commands for ply section nodes

Right-click commands for global layup nodes

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