ANSYS-SwiftComp GUI
ANSYS-SwiftComp GUI is an ANSYS plugin designed for multiscale modeling of composite materials and structures. It provides a user-friendly graphical interface for the SwiftComp tool, allowing users to perform homogenization and dehomogenization analysis efficiently within ANSYS.
For more information, visit this article: ANSYS-SwiftComp GUI: ANSYS Plugin for Multiscale Modeling
Features
- Multiscale Modeling: Supports modeling at both micro and macro scales, enabling accurate simulations of composite materials.
- Homogenization: Computes effective properties of heterogeneous materials, helping to bridge the gap between different scales.
- Dehomogenization: Recovers detailed stress/strain fields in the microstructure from macroscale results.
- Seamless Integration: Fully integrated with ANSYS Workbench, allowing for easy setup and execution of multiscale analysis.
- User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive GUI that simplifies the process of setting up and analyzing complex composite models.
Requirements
- ANSYS: Version 19.0 or later (Workbench environment)
- SwiftComp: Compatible version of SwiftComp™ software
- Operating System: Windows (tested on Windows 10/11)
- Memory: Minimum 8GB RAM recommended for complex models
- Storage: At least 2GB free disk space
Installation
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Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/banghuazhao/ANSYS-SwiftComp_GUI.git
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Follow the instructions in the ANSYS SwiftComp GUI Manual to install the plugin within ANSYS Workbench.
Quick Start
- Install the Plugin: Run the installation script and follow the manual instructions
- Launch ANSYS Workbench: Start ANSYS and navigate to the main menu
- Access SwiftComp GUI: Find the SwiftComp menu item in the ANSYS interface
- Create Your Model: Use the GUI to set up your composite material model
- Run Analysis: Execute homogenization or dehomogenization analysis
- Review Results: Analyze the results using ANSYS post-processing tools
Directory Structure
ANSYS-SwiftComp_GUI/
├── Code/
│ ├── ANSYS_menulist_new/ # Updated ANSYS menu configurations
│ ├── ANSYS_menulist_old/ # Legacy ANSYS menu configurations
│ ├── SwiftCompGUI_APDL/ # APDL macro files for GUI functionality
│ └── SwiftCompGUI_UIDL/ # UIDL files for user interface definition
├── image/ # Screenshots and documentation images
├── ANSYS-SwiftComp_GUI_Manual.pdf # Complete installation and usage manual
├── SampleLaminateInput.txt # Example input file for laminate analysis
├── Install.bat # Windows installation script
├── Uninstall.bat # Windows uninstallation script
└── README.md # This file
Usage
The plugin integrates seamlessly into ANSYS Workbench, providing:
- 1D Analysis: Beam and truss element homogenization
- 2D Analysis: Plane stress/strain and plate/shell homogenization
- 3D Analysis: Solid element homogenization
- Advanced Features: Support for various unit cell geometries (square, hexagonal, honeycomb, spherical)
Refer to the manual for detailed usage instructions and examples.
Resources
Support
If you encounter any issues or have questions:
- Issues: Please use the GitHub Issues page
- Documentation: Check the manual for detailed instructions
- Contact: For technical support, please refer to the SwiftComp documentation
License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
About
ANSYS-SwiftComp GUI is a graphic user interface integrated into the Main Menu of ANSYS using APDL, which can use the preprocessing and postprocessing capability of ANSYS as a user-friendly GUI for SwiftComp™.
For more information about SwiftComp, visit: cdmhub.org/resources/1136
Author
Banghua Zhao
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