Modelling composite beams in Ansys

[fencer]

HI,

How do you model composite beams in ansys? i am using beam 188 element, but i would like to use different layups for the web and the flange with shell elements.

/G

[MikeJohns]

Its easy in the FEA we use , Is there nothing in the help files on composite beams ?

[FRA2003]

Hello,

I am a Nastran user; what i can say is that the use of shell elements to modelize a beam is not recommended. The best is to modelize the monolitic with a 3D elements like Hexa and the flange with shell elements. Use a 3D orthotropic material for the monolitic and a 2D ortho for the flange.

[fencer]

HI,

I figured out the way in ansys. It is by looking at composite sections and making ur own sections, does not take a lot of time once u know how to. there is a good enough information about the same in the help file.

Thanks!
/G