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Download compact input datasets and executable solver examples for micromechanics, laminates, plates, cylinders, and beam sections.

Constituent-to-ply · inputsFile contents · not solved results
FieldStored value
Fiber / matrixCarbon fiber / Epoxy
Fiber volume fraction0.58
Void volume fraction0.02
ModelContinuous unidirectional

Input preview from cds-lamina-starter.csv. No modulus result is stored in this file.

Symmetric plate · ply stackFile contents · not solved results
PlyAngleThickness
10°0.125 mm
245°0.125 mm
3-45°0.125 mm
490°0.125 mm
590°0.125 mm
6-45°0.125 mm
745°0.125 mm
80°0.125 mm

Eight-ply CSV · 1.0 mm total thickness. Thermal and moisture increments start at zero.

Cylinder · geometry and loadFile contents · not solved results
FieldStored value
Radius / length250 / 1000 mm
Internal pressure2.5 MPa
Axial force / torque0 N / 0 N·m
Temperature23 °C
End conditionClosed

Input preview from cds-cylinder-load-case.csv. Run a compatible solver to obtain the response.

Starter files

6 direct downloads
01Lamina / CSV

Constituent-to-ply starter

A compact carbon-fiber and epoxy definition for beginning a continuous unidirectional micromechanics study.

  • Fiber and matrix assignment
  • Volume fractions
  • Model selection
cds-lamina-starter.csv
02Laminate / CSV

Symmetric plate layup

An eight-ply quasi-isotropic stacking sequence with orientation, thickness, and environmental fields.

  • Eight-ply stack
  • Symmetric layup
  • Thermal and moisture fields
cds-laminate-plate.csv
03Structural / CSV

Cylinder pressure case

A starter pressure-vessel case with geometry, pressure, loading, temperature, and end-condition inputs.

  • Cylinder geometry
  • Pressure and load inputs
  • Closed-end condition
cds-cylinder-load-case.csv
04Script / M

Plate web-request example

A Web r18 simply supported composite plate with center point load, pressure, stability, and vibration outputs.

  • Structured request
  • Point + distributed load
  • Named structural results
example_plate_web_r18.m
05Script / M

Cylinder web-request example

The same pressure-cylinder Recipe evaluated with constant-section shell and Hyer thick-wall formulations.

  • Structured request
  • Shell / Hyer toggle
  • Named cylinder results
example_cylinder_web_r18.m
06Script / M

Beam web-request example

A fixed-fixed laminated I-beam with section, response, energy, buckling, and frequency calculations.

  • Structured request
  • Five section families
  • A/I/J + EI outputs
example_beam_web_r18.m

Engineering use: Verify units, material provenance, boundary conditions, release compatibility, and governing allowables before using any example in a design decision.