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COMPOSITE ANALYSIS AND
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| Software Updates |
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New HyperSizer 5.3.29 Version Update
(Updates any v4.9 or later to v5.3.29) |
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May 08 |
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HyperFEA 1.1.0 Update (for HyperSizer v.5.3 and up) |
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exe |
June 08 |
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HyperSizer FlexNet License Mgr Files for v. 5.3 |
1.8MB |
exe |
May 08 |
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HyperFEA 1.0.14 Update (for HyperSizer v.5.2 and below) |
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exe |
April 07 |
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| Full Version Software Downloads |
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30 day Trial - HyperSizer Material Manager™ |
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30 day Trial - HyperSizer Basic™ |
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30 day Trial - HyperSizer Pro™ |
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May 08 |
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| Product Brochures |
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HyperSizer: Design on the Lighter Side (Overview) |
3.5MB |
PDF |
Jan 08 |
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HyperSizer Material Manager |
2.2MB |
PDF |
Jun 08 |
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HyperSizer Basic |
4.1 MB |
PDF |
Jun 08 |
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HyperSizer Pro |
3 MB |
PDF |
Jan 08 |
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HyperFEA® |
1 MB |
PDF |
Aug 06 |
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HyperSizer TPS |
611 Kb |
PDF |
Apr 03 |
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HyperSizer Progressive Design Process |
900 Kb |
PDF |
Feb 06 |
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HyperSizer Micromechanics |
196 Kb |
PDF |
Oct 06 |
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| PowerPoint Presentations |
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HyperSizer Main Points Summary |
968 Kb |
PDF |
Apr 08 |
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HyperSizer Optimization Approach |
348 Kb |
PDF |
Jun 02 |
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HyperSizer Analysis Approach |
1 MB |
PDF |
Jun 02 |
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HyperSizer Analysis Verifications |
869 Kb |
PDF |
Jun 02 |
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HyperSizer - FEA Coupling Approach |
1.3 MB |
PDF |
Jun 02 |
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| User Manuals |
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HyperSizer Install Manual v5.3 |
1.3 Mb |
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Apr 08 |
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HyperSizer Graphics User Manual v5.3 |
2.2 Mb |
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Apr 08 |
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HyperSizer Material Manager™ User Manual v5.3 |
4.4 Mb |
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Apr 08 |
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HyperSizer Basic™ User Manual v5.0 |
9.3 Mb |
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Feb 08 |
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HyperSizer Pro™ User Manual v5.3 |
8.5 Mb |
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Apr 08 |
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| White Papers |
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White Paper: Using the HyperSizer Object Model for Software Integration © 2001 Collier Research Corporation |
681 Kb |
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Dec 01 |
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White Paper: Customizing HyperSizer with User Defined Plug-Ins © 2001 Collier Research Corporation |
498 Kb |
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Dec 01 |
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Parallel Processing with HyperSizer © 2001 Collier Research Corporation |
79 Kb |
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Nov 01 |
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"Formal vs. Discrete Optimization and HyperSizer" © 1997 Collier Research Corporation |
748 Kb |
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Aug 97 |
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| Published Papers |
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"Analysis Methods used on the NASA Composite Crew Module (CCM)"
49th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and
Materials Conference, Schaumburg, IL, April 2008. |
8Mb |
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Apr 08 |
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"Analysis of Composite Corrugated Panel Facesheet to
Flange Joints"
49th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and
Materials Conference, Schaumburg, IL, April 2008. |
4Mb |
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Apr 08 |
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"Simplified Shear Solution for Determination of the Shear
Stress Distribution in a Composite Panel from the Applied
Shear Resultant"
49th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and
Materials Conference, Schaumburg, IL, April 2008. |
700k |
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Apr 08 |
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"A Novel Multiscale Physics Based Progressive Failure
Methodology for Laminated Composite Structures"
49th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and
Materials Conference, Schaumburg, IL, April 2008. |
4Mb |
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Apr 08 |
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"An Approach to Preliminary Design and Analysis",48th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics & Materials Conference, Honolulu, HI, April 2007. |
3.2Mb |
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Apr 07 |
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"Spherical Cryogenic Hydrogen Tank Preliminary Design
Trade Studies",48th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/ AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics & Materials Conference, Honolulu, HI, April 2007. |
648Kb |
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Apr 07 |
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"Preliminary Structural Sizing and Alternative Material
Trade Study for CEV Crew Module", 48th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics & Materials Conference, Honolulu, HI, April 2007. |
11 Mb |
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Apr 07 |
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"A Critical Evaluation of the Predictive Capabilities of Various Advanced Micromechanics Models",48th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics & Materials Conference, Honolulu, HI, April 2007. |
913Kb |
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Apr 07 |
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"Failure Analysis of Adhesively Bonded Composite Joints via
the Virtual Crack Closure Technique",47th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics & Materials Conference, Newport, RI, May 2006. |
1.2Mb |
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May 06 |
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"Progressive Failure Analysis of Composite Stiffened Panels",47th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics & Materials Conference, Newport, RI, May 2006. |
403Kb |
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May 06 |
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"Consistent Structural Integrity in Preliminary Design", 46th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics & Materials Conference, Austin, TX, April 2005. |
2.9 Mb |
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Apr 05 |
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"Failure Analysis of Adhesively Bonded Composite Joints", 46th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics & Materials Conference, Austin, TX, April 2005. |
2.7 Mb |
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Apr 05 |
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"3D Stress Analysis of Adhesively Bonded Composite Joints", 46th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics & Materials Conference, Austin, TX, April 2005. |
1.5 Mb |
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Apr 05 |
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"Composite, Grid-Stiffened Panel Design for Post Buckling Using Hypersizer", AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Denver, CO, April 2002, AIAA-2002-1222. |
2.9 Mb |
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May 02 |
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"Virtual Testing with Validated Analysis Tools", NATO AVT symposium in Paris, France, April 2002. |
2.9 Mb |
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May 02 |
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"Higher-Order Theory - Structural/Micro Analysis Code (HOT-SMAC) Software for Thermo-Mechanical Analysis of FGMs", 2002 International Conference on Functionally Graded Materials, Denver, CO, May 2002, MPIF Paper A-2002-03-0010. |
540 Kb |
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May 02 |
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"The HyperSizing Method for Structures", NAFEMS World Congress '99, Newport, Rhode Island, April 1999 |
1.3 Mb |
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Apr 99 |
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"Design Optimization Using HyperSizer", The 1998 MSC Americas Users' Conference’, Universal City, CA, Oct 1998 |
766 Kb |
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Oct 98 |
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"Next Generation Structural Optimization Today", The 1997 MSC Aerospace Users Conference', Newport Beach, CA, Nov 1997 |
511 Kb |
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Nov 97 |
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"An Integrated FEA and Design Optimization System for Composite Structures" , The 1996 MSC World Users' Conference, Newport Beach, CA, June 1996 |
703 Kb |
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Jun 96 |
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"Thermoelastic Formulation of Stiffened, Unsymmetric Composite Panels for Finite Element Analysis of High Speed Aircraft", 35th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ACS Structures, Dynamics, & Materials Conference, Hilton Head, SC, April 1994, AIAA 94-1579 |
557 Kb |
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Apr 94 |
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"Thermomechanical Finite Element Analysis of Stiffened, Unsymmetric Composite Panels With Two Dimensional Models", The 1993 MSC World Users' Conference, Arlington, VA, May 1993, Paper No. 31 |
1.6 Mb |
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May 93 |
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"Stiffness, Thermal Expansion, and Thermal Bending Formulation of Stiffened, Fiber- Reinforced Composite Panels", 34th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS/ASC Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, La Jolla, CA, April 1993, AIAA 93-1569 |
1.1 Mb |
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Apr 93 |
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| User Papers |
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Hrinda, G., "Automating Structural Analysis of Spacecraft Vehicles", NASA-2004-55iac-gah, 2004. |
1.1 Mb |
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Aug 04 |
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Hrinda, G. A., "Structural Design of the Titan Aerocapture Mission", 39th AIAA Joint Propulsion Conference and Exhibit 2003. |
741 Kb |
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Jul 03 |
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Dyke, R. E., Hrinda, G. A., "Aeroshell Design Techniques for Aerocapture Entry Vehicles", NASA-2004-55iac-red, 2004. |
647 Kb |
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Nov 04 |
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Wegner, Peter M., Higgins, John E., VanWest, Barry P., "Application Of Advanced Grid-Stiffened Structures
Technology To The Minotaur Payload Fairing", AIAA Conference, Denver, CO, April 2002, AIAA 2002-1336 |
6.9 Mb |
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Apr 02 |
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Dyke, R. E., Hrinda, G. A., "Structural Design for a Neptune Aerocapture Mission", NASA-AIAA-2004-5179, 2004. |
4.1 Mb |
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Aug 04 |
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Hunter, J. E., McCurdy, D. R., Dunn, P. W., "GTX Reference Vehicle Structural Verification Methods and Weight Summary", NASA-TM-2002-211884, 2002. |
1 Mb |
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Sep 02 |
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Kaczkowski, Jakub, "New Tools for Designing Flight Vehicle Structures", 4th MSC User Polish Conference, 1999. |
646 Kb |
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Dec 99 |
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Poteet, Carl C., Abu-Khajeel, Hasan, Hsu,Su-Yuen "Preliminary Thermal-Mechanical Sizing of Metallic TPS: Process Development and Sensitivity Studies", 40th Aerospace Sciences Meeting & Exhibit, 2002, AIAA 2002-0505 |
663 Kb |
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Jan 02 |
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Smith, Natasha and Mahadevan, Sankaran "Probabilistic Design of Aerospace Vehicles Coupling Global and Local Requirements", 44th AIAA/ASME/ASCE/AHS Structures, Structural Dynamics, and Materials Conference, Norfolk, VA, April 2003, AIAA 2003-1655 |
263 Kb |
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Apr 03 |
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Higgins, John E., Wegner, Peter M., VanWest, Barry P., Viisoreanu, Adrian, "Post-Buckling Test Response And Analysis Of Fiber Composite Grid-Stiffened Structures", AIAA Conference, Denver, CO, April 2002, AIAA 2002-1332. |
4.8 Mb |
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| Verification & Validation |
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Customer Login Required |
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| Analysis Methods and Equations |
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