Composite Analysis
COMPOSITES MAXIMIZE DESIGN POTENTIAL
Quartus has extensive experience in the analysis of composite structures. Areas of expertise include:
ANALYSIS-DRIVEN DESIGN
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Laminates
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Sandwich panels (aluminum, kevlar, nomex honeycomb, foam)
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Bulk molded components
OPTIMIZATION
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Laminate thickness
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Ply orientation
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Min. weight, min. frequency, stiffness

LOADING
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Static
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Dynamic (transient/shock/vibration)
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Impact and bird strike
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Thermal (distortion, dimensional stability, thermal stress)
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Hygroscopic
SOFTWARE TOOLS
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MSC Nastran
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NX Nastran
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ANSYS
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Abaqus, Wound Composite Modeler
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Altair OptiStruct
EXPERIENCE
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Spacecraft (antenna reflectors, bus structures)
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Optical systems (telescopes, optical benches, baffles)
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Launch vehicles (primary structure, nozzles, casings)
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Aircraft (primary structure - wings, ailerons, spoilers, ducts, radomes)
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COPVs
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Avionics (laminate and BMC enclosures)
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Automotive (suspension components)
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Biomedical (prosthetics)
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Sporting goods
