Material Selection and Test Geometry - Lesson 1

Three-point bending simulation is used to predict how a supported panel responds to a central load, including its deformation, flexural stiffness, and load-carrying behavior. A reliable model begins with suitable material properties and an accurate representation of the specimen and test fixture.

Learn how to select orthotropic carbon-fiber and honeycomb materials, understand their directional properties, and create the composite sandwich panel, loading nose, and supports for a three-point bending test in Ansys Discovery.