This section provides information on modeling composite layups with Abaqus/CAE. The following topics are covered:

• “An overview of composite layups,” Section 23.1

• “Creating a composite layup,” Section 23.2

• “Understanding composite layups and orientations,” Section 23.3

• “Understanding composite layups and distributions,” Section 23.4

• “Requesting output from a composite layup,” Section 23.5

• “Viewing a composite layup,” Section 23.6