Learning Forum

[RohanJuneja]

Is it possible to model multi layer surface coatings in ansys? Since Ansys doesn't give the option of surface coatings in the scoping method while creating a surface coating

[Ashish Khemka]

You can model multiple layers/ shell elements.

Regards Ashish Khemka

[RohanJuneja]

But is it possible to stack multiple layers of surface coatings on top of each other?
Because when I try to create multiple coatings, the scoping method only allows to select geometry, there is no option to select a surface coating as a surface on which another coating can be modelled.
could you please shed some light on the issue?

[peteroznewman]

Ansys supports Composite modeling. Read this chapter in the ANSYS Help system. First open the Help system, then copy/paste the following text into the URL address.
https://ansyshelp.ansys.com/account/secured?returnurl=/Views/Secured/corp/v221/en/ans_str/Hlp_G_STR11_2.html

[RohanJuneja]

is it possible to define the adhesion between two layers that I have created as a composite? The geometry I am creating isn't an actual composite but its a combination of three surface coatings stacked on top of each other. I am trying to create that geometry as a composite. In this case, what should I do to define the adhesion between the each layer?

[peteroznewman]

I don't know. Someone who knows a lot about composites might answer.