This theory library includes wider research formulations. Check the released model directory for selectable models, required inputs, limits and exercises. The event-driven RVE branch is not enabled in hosted Workbench.
Theories / Micromechanics
The complete CDS theory chain: continuous and discontinuous fibers, mean-field homogenization, Chou orientation factors, textile architectures, fillers and voids, thermophysics, damage and failure, constituent-limit recovery, and the per-ply handoff into progressive laminate analysis.
Theory map
Models, equations, figures, and cross-referencesContinuous and discontinuous fibers; rule of mixtures, Halpin–Tsai, Mori–Tanaka, self-consistent formulations; aspect ratio; global orientation; Chou Fa/Fp; constituent-limit recovery; compliance and stiffness matrices.
Open elastic theory →This reference describes the Henry–Pimenta event-driven RVE formulation. It is not enabled in hosted Workbench; the released Cox elastic short-fiber model has a narrower supported scope.
Open discontinuous-fiber theory →Plain weave, 2×2 twill, 4/5/8-harness satin, basket, leno, biaxial NCF, and triaxial braid with warp–weft averaging, crimp, interlacing, stitch, binder, and bias-angle effects.
Open fabric theory →Filled-resin and hybrid homogenization, explicit and dilute directional void treatment, density, specific heat, orthotropic conductivity, directional CTE, validation checks, and linked references.
Open filler and void theory →Continuum damage mechanics, Tsai–Wu and Hashin criteria, recovered endpoint properties, degradation, and failure progression.
Open failure theory →Each physical ply independently selects automatic property resolution, embedded constituent micromechanics, or direct measured data. The generated pristine 3D property set then enters the common damaged-ABD and failure-redistribution solver.
Open unified material routing →Complete reference
One continuous sequenceWorkbench availability: released models, inputs and compatible study paths. The wider theory library includes reference formulations not available in every Workbench solve.
