Simulating Composite Materials and Structures

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The International Association for the Engineering Analysis Community

Pre-announcement & Call for Papers for the NAFEMS NORDIC Seminar:

Simulating Composite

Materials and Structures

2nd – 3rd December 2009, Esbjerg, Denmark

Composite structures or components are increasingly use as primary load carrying structures in nearly all fields of our society, taking advan-tage of the increased structural strength and stiffness to weight ratios, corrosion resistance, or more innovative design capability that compo-sites bring. The nature of the composite used can range from cheap and freely available glass fiber reinforced systems to exotic and specifi-cally tailored carbon, aramid or even metal/matrix systems, with many forms of manufacturing process available.

The design may include thick composite sections with large numbers of plies, there may be regions of significant ply drop off, sandwich con-struction and also bonded joints. In this case the strength prediction may become very difficult and can often only be solved with the incor-poration of advanced experimental tests.

The successful application of FE methods for the design of components and structures which are made of modern materials strongly depends on the ability of the designer to choose the correct lay up, fiber orienta-tion etc. The development of numerical methods and faster computers, better design criteria etc. makes it much more economically efficient than experimental testing although that experimental test in some ex-tent is still needed.

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It is anticipated that the increased use of such advanced materials combined with the necessity to calculate the structural integrity more precisely, will result in an increasing amount of advanced FE analysis to simulate failure phenomena using nonlinear analysis, progressive cracking, debonding, delamination, brittle and ductile fracture, etc.

The seminar is intended as a forum for experts in the area of prediction and modelling of complicated composite structures by using FEA. The event is accompanied by an exhibition of engineering software, com-puter systems, and related consultancy services. A comprehensive review of the current state-of-the-art and trends as well as of future challenges will thus be accessible to participants.

Call for Papers

This seminar aims to clarify these critical issues through keynote pres-entations and contributed papers. We invite all engineers concerned by this theme to give a presentation and submit short abstract before 16th October 2009 to [email protected].

To register for this seminar or to learn more about exhibition and spon-sorship opportunities, please go to http://www.nafems.org

Organization

This seminar is organized by NAFEMS NORDIC in cooperation with Aalborg University, Risø DTU and IDA, Danish Society of Engineers.

Technical Coordinators

Niels Dam Lerke (Nokia Denmark) – Chairman * Prof. Lars Damkilde (AAU-Esbjerg) – Co-chairman Dr. Find M. Jensen (Risø DTU) – Co-chairman *

Prof. Anders Kristiansen (AAU-Esbjerg) – Co-chairman Dr. Lars P. Mikkelsen (Risø DTU) – Co-chairman

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Specifications for Paper Submission

Abstract deadline 16th October 2009

Abstract length: max 500 words Manuscript length: 2-10 pages DIN A4 Manuscript submission: 13th November 2009

Presentations length: 25 min. Presentation language English

If you have any questions regarding your presentation please contact us. After notification we will pro-vide more information as well as pattern which you please use to prepare your manuscript.

Planned Seminar Format

Day 1 12:30 Registration

13:30 – 18:30 Presentations (18:30 – 20:00 Beverages & Snacks in the Exhibition) Day 2 08:30 – 15:00 Presentations

Location & Hotel Accommodation

Hotel Britannia, Torvegade 24 DK-6700 Esbjerg, Denmark

Tel. +45 7513 0111, Fax +45 7545 2085

[email protected], http://www.britannia.dk/p3.asp

The hotel is located in the city centre, 5 min. walk from the central bus and train station, 10 min. from the harbour.

Seminar registrants can reserve a discounted room at the conference hotel. Please quote reserva-tion code “NAFEMS” or “IDA” (104 EUR / single room / night, including breakfast and taxes).

Travelling by Plane:

 Billund airport - frequent and affordable direct flights from many Nordic cities as well from European cities.From Billund airport to Esbjerg: Public bus coach takes approx. 80 min. – 140 min. (depending on connections)

 Esbjerg (small airport 10 min. from city centre) with international connections to Aberdeen and Stavanger.

 Optional: travel to Copenhagen and then by train 3½ hours to Esbjerg –also flights from Co-penhagen to Billund

Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities

Exhibition: Costs for infopoint (1 table + own poster or small display) incl. power supply: 390 Euro + VAT. All booth personnel need to register as regular attendees.

Sponsoring: Please request further information

Registration Fees

NAFEMS members free

(NAFEMS members can apply seminar credits towards free attendance at this event. This event will charge 3 seminar credits per delegate.)

NAFEMS member, but no more seminar credits available 375 Euro + VAT

NAFEMS non-members 520 Euro + VAT

IDA members 375 Euro + VAT

Note: These fees include attendance at the seminar, one copy of the proceedings, lunch on one day, break refreshments, and beverages & snacks in the evening of the first day. Hotel accommodation is not included.

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Members of the NAFEMS NORDIC Steering Committee

 H. Droege (Medeso AB, S)

 P. Ekedahl (Volvo Aero Corporation, S)

 H. Ekman (Altair Engineering, S)

 K. Eriksson (Process Flow Ltd Oy, FI)

 J. Freund (Helsinki University of Technology, FI)

 J. Granlund (Simulia Scandinavia, S)

 J. E. Halden (Kongsberg Devotek, N)

 T. Hansen (Novo Nordisk, DK)

 G. Horrigmoe (Norut Technology Ltd, N)

 F. M. Jensen (Risoe DTU, DK)

 J. Landergren (MSC.Software Sweden AB, S)

 N. Dam Lerke (Nokia Mobile Phones, DK)

 M. Stallgård (Ansys Sweden, S)

 B. Tollefsen (Engineering Data Resources AS, N)

 A. Torvund (SimEvolution AS, N)

 E. Weibust (IBM, S)

About NAFEMS

Engineers rely on computer modelling and simulation methods and tools as vital components of the product development process. As these methods develop at an ever-increasing pace, the need for an independent, international authority on the use of this technology has never been more apparent. NAFEMS is the only worldwide independent association dedicated to this technology. Companies from numerous industries and every part of the globe have invested heavily in engineering technologies such as FEA and CFD.

But -

how do they ensure they get the best return from their investment?

How do they develop and enhance their capabilities?

How do they know they are using the technology in the most effective way?

NAFEMS is uniquely placed to help answer these questions. NAFEMS is a vendor neutral, not-for-profit membership association of more than 900 companies from all over the world. Members range from major corporations through mid-sized organizations, to small-scale engineering consultants.

NAFEMS Contact for Nordic Countries

NAFEMS Deutschland, Österreich, Schweiz GmbH Osterham 23 D-83233 Bernau am Chiemsee Germany Tel. +49 (0) 80 51 – 96 59 3 49 Fax +49 (0) 80 51 – 96 74 3 37 [email protected] www.nafems.org

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Registration Form

Simulating Composites Materials and Structures

2nd – 3rd December 2009, Esbjerg, Denmark

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“Simulating Composites Material and Structures” 2nd – 3rd December 2009, Esbjerg, Denmark

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