Composite Analysis Simulation.
COMPOSITES MAXIMIZE DESIGN POTENTIAL
Quartus has extensive experience in the analysis of composite structures. Areas of expertise include:
ANALYSIS-DRIVEN DESIGN
- Laminates
- Sandwich panels (aluminum, kevlar, nomex honeycomb, foam)
- Bulk molded components
OPTIMIZATION
- Laminate thickness
- Ply orientation
- Min. weight, min. frequency, stiffness
LOADING
- Static
- Dynamic (transient/shock/vibration)
- Impact and bird strike
- Thermal (distortion, dimensional stability, thermal stress)
- Hygroscopic
SOFTWARE TOOLS
- MSC Nastran
- NX Nastran
- ANSYS
- Abaqus, Wound Composite Modeler
- Altair OptiStruct
EXPERIENCE
- Spacecraft (antenna reflectors, bus structures)
- Optical systems (telescopes, optical benches, baffles)
- Launch vehicles (primary structure, nozzles, casings)
- Aircraft (primary structure - wings, ailerons, spoilers, ducts, radomes)
- COPVs
- Avionics (laminate and BMC enclosures)
- Automotive (suspension components)
- Biomedical (prosthetics)
- Sporting goods