Composites Design and Analysis Workshop

February 3 & 4, 2009 POSTPONED - NEW DATES COMING SOON!
Composites Manufacturing Science Laboratory
University of Delaware (Newark Campus)

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Course Description

Part I

• Composites design philosophy
• Functional requirements
• Micro and macro mechanics using classical lamination theory
• Preliminary design methodologies used to conduct trade studies and perform design sensitivity analysis
• Hands-on workshop using the new CCM - Composite Design and Simulation Software (CDS) GUI
• Learn how to use this unique software to quickly optimize laminate selection for subsequent analysis in third party applications.

Part II:

• Analysis of laminated composite structures using the finite element method
• MSC/PATRAN and NASTRAN will be the codes used for the training:
• Modeling composite structures using both zone and ply-by-ply modeling approaches
• Modeling techniques and post-processing failure analysis methods
• Hands-on workshop using simple modeling and analysis procedure problems

Who Should Attend

This is an intermediate level workshop for engineers who design and analyze composite material structures. Some knowledge of composite materials and related processes, mechanics background, basic knowledge of finite element methods.  Knowledge of PATRAN and NASTRAN is a plus, but not required.

Benefits

A mixture of theoretical and hands-on instruction provides and excellent understanding of design and analysis of composite structures.

The Center for Composite Materials at
The University of Delaware

The Center for Composite Materials at the University of Delaware is internationally recognized for research, education, and technology transfer in the areas of materials and synthesis, multifunctional composites, processing science, mechanics and design, sensing and control, and software.  Utilizing state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, the Center develops models and simulations in a "virtual manufacturing" environment for process optimization and tool design that leads to improved quality, affordability, and innovative new composite manufacturing processes.  By controlling the microstructure and molecular architecture of existing and next generation materials, new composites are designed to accomplish multiple performance objectives in a single system.  The Center develops on-line sensors and devices for monitoring composites from manufacturing to end-of-life and validates process control schemes using simulations and manufacturing workcells.

8:00 a.m. - Registration;
Class times: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Registration and General Information

Program Fee: $795 per person

EXTENDED REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 26, 2009

REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION:  A confirmation letter including directions to campus and parking will be mailed to your home on or before January 26, 2009
CANCELLATIONS and SUBSTITUTIONS: Refunds granted if the request is received in writing by the course registration deadline. No refunds after that date, but substitutions are permitted up to the first day of class.
ACCOMMODATIONS and TRANSPORTATION: Participants are responsible for making their own housing and transportation arrangements.  Air transportation should be arranged to either Philadelphia or Baltimore airport.  Call early and ask if the University of Delaware affiliated rates are available for the dates you are requesting from the following hotels:
Courtyard by Marriott - UD Campus Hotel - 400 Pencader Way, Newark, DE, 1-302-737-0900
The following are each about one mile from campus:
Sleep Inn - 630 S. College Ave.(Rt.896N), Newark, DE, 1-302-453-1700
Howard Johnson Inn - 1119 S. College Ave., Newark, DE, 1-302-368-8521