2.4. Summary

In this tutorial, you modeled a T-joint in ACP-Pre. You have learned to:

  • Use an OSS in combination with multiple Rosettes to control the composite lay-up orientation and Reference Direction

  • Use an OSS to build the composite lay-ups in different directions from the same surface

  • Model the composite plies

You can create multiple T-joint structures based on this model by:

  • Using Ctr+C and Ctr+V to copy and paste the original model

  • Using the Excel interface

  • Using ACP's scripting feature. For more information, see Scripts in the ACP User's Guide

The concepts of T-joint modeling can be applied to the modeling of bulkheads as well.

Figure : Ribs and Bulkheads on the GER-72 America's Cup Sailboat

Ribs and Bulkheads on the GER-72 America's Cup Sailboat

For more information on using ACP in Ansys Workbench, see Implementation in Workbench in the ACP User's Guide. For ACP terms and concepts, see Guide for ACP Terminology in the ACP User's Guide.