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MaterialsMicromechanicsLaminatesProcessingStructural responseResults + verification
  1. Workbench workflow01

    Understand the workspace

    INPUTPrepare records
    MODELConnect + run
    OUTPUTReview the result
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  2. Workbench workflow02

    Use the interface and manage records

    INPUTPrepare records
    MODELConnect + run
    OUTPUTReview the result
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  3. Materials03

    Prepare material data

    INPUTConstituent data
    MODELMaterial state
    OUTPUTProperty basis
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  4. Laminates04

    Build plies and laminates

    INPUTPlies + angles
    MODELLaminate assembly
    OUTPUTStiffness + coupling
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  5. Processing05

    Run process and structural studies

    INPUTBoundary history
    MODELHeat + material state
    OUTPUTHistory + gradients
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  6. CREATE / DISCOVER06

    Explore designs in CREATE and DISCOVER

    INPUTVariables + bounds
    MODELDesign exploration
    OUTPUTCompared candidates
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  7. Results + verification07

    Verify and report the result

    INPUTInputs + outputs
    MODELChecks + comparison
    OUTPUTTraceable study
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