Computational composite mechanics for aerospace propulsion structuresSpecialty methods are presented for the computational simulation of specific composite behavior. These methods encompass all aspects of composite mechanics, impact, progressive fracture and component specific simulation. Some of these methods are structured to computationally simulate, in parallel, the composite behavior and history from the initial fabrication through several missions and even to fracture. Select methods and typical results obtained from such simulations are described in detail in order to demonstrate the effectiveness of computationally simulating (1) complex composite structural behavior in general and (2) specific aerospace propulsion structural components in particular.
Document ID
19860055858
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Chamis, C. C. (NASA Lewis Research Center Cleveland, OH, United States)