Thermosetting composite analysis in Ansys Mechanical

- April 11, 2025 at 8:33 am
  
  vinc.raimo
  Subscriber
  
  Hello, is there anyone that can help me with thermosetting composite cure cycle simulation with Ansys Mechanical? I tried the transient thermal and the structural modules, however, the material expands during the heating phase, while it returns in its initial position after the cooling phase without taking into account the polymerization of the material.
  In addition, the orthotropic strength properties (Engineering Data -> Plasticity) could help me to solve this problem?
  Thanks in advance.
- April 15, 2025 at 5:39 pm
  
  John Doyle
  Ansys Employee
  
  The ANSYS Composite Cure Simulation (ACCS) tool is specifically designed for this purpose. It enables the analysis of curing processes, such as those used for composite structures.