How Does Discontinuous-Fiber Alignment Shape Composite Stiffness?
Five alignment cases connect Cox micromechanics to laminate stiffness. Explore why a stronger directional stiffness benefit does not translate equally to every layup.
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Feature Studies
From a question to a working study.
Explore CDS2026 through published articles, real GUI figures and the assumptions behind the results. These illustrative studies support learning and investigation, not qualified design allowables.
A Year at Sea: Exploring Moisture Uptake with CDS2026
Follow one-sided seawater exposure through glass/epoxy skins and a half-inch balsa core over 365 days. Sealed edges, distinct layer properties and explicit boundary conditions keep the study grounded.
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Curing Composites with CDS2026
Follow a connected illustrative study from uneven heating and reaction exotherm to cure shrinkage, residual stress and free-laminate curvature.
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See the Design Space: 3D Carpet Plots in CDS2026
Sweep ply-angle families and inspect elastic sensitivity alongside the laminate. A design-space surface reveals trade-offs, not a strength envelope or a certified optimum.
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