Composite Analysis.

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