Composite modeling

Dear All,

I will appreciate if you answer my question.

I modeled a 2D pin joint in ABAQUS using USDFLD to apply failure criteria.

I used CPS4 element for (0/90)s. As you know, the elements of both two layers completely overlap.

Abaqus gives a cotour of all layers together (bothe 0 and 90 deg.). How I can only, for example, see the contour of 90 deg. ply or only 0 deg. ply? 

In the output plots, how can i see stress or any field variable output for each layer? 

Regards,

Mehdi 

Hi, i need help modeling sandwich structure in ANSYS 12.1, i have found some materials online on how to do it? I have tried the basic steps. got some results, but now how do i validate that.   I have experimental data for three point bending. But i want to make sure that what i am doing in ANSYS APDL is darn right. 

inputs are,

3 layers 45/0/45

thickness 0.1/0.365748/0.1   (inch)

material i am using right now are carbon fiber and foam DH100

properties of each layer have been assumed to be isotropic

 carbon fiber weave

Hi i want to model a compsoite shaft of glass/epoxy .i am having all material properties .i want to know how to model it .and in another case there is adhesives between the two.

Thanks,

pankaj