SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE CODES
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SUMMARY OF AVAILABLE CODES
Many codes are available for computing the properties of textile composites,
especially their macroscopic stiffness, their strength, and occasionally aspects of their
damage tolerance. The following brief descriptions summarize the capabilities of the codes
that are documented in this handbook. The information given here is intended to introduce
the reader quickly to each code’s capabilities, the types of textiles it analyzes, the method of
analysis, and the range of output produced. More complete details will be found in the
user’s guide in one of the handbook’s appendices or in the cited references.
Even where a user’s guide has been provided, it will often be found not to explain
all theoretical aspects of the analysis. It is highly recommended that the listed references
also be read before using any code. In some instances, the required input will not be clear
unless the reference material is used.
Not all references to relevant papers by the authors are listed in this section. They
may be found either in the user’s guide or in the papers that have been cited.
