Layered Composites: You can create a layered composite model using the Ansys Composite PrepPost (ACP) application. You can then import the model into Mechanical and perform a composite analysis. Often, you employ the Composite Failure Tool to perform post-processing on your composite structures that you modeled using ACP. To better understand how to perform the steps for this analysis, see the Workbench Workflow Examples in the ACP User's Guide.

Short Fiber Reinforced Composites: You can simulate short fiber reinforced composites by importing injection molding simulation results in Mechanical through the Injection Molding Data system. This process involves importing and mapping fiber orientation tensor data from other software tools onto the mesh defined in Mechanical. When combined with a homogenized material computed with Material Designer, this workflow allows you to perform a Mechanical analysis of parts made of short fiber reinforced composites. To better understand how to perform the steps for this analysis, see the Short Fiber Composites Guide.