Second Generation Integrated Composite Analyzer (ICAN) Computer Code

TITLE AND SUBTITLE:
Second Generation Integrated Composite Analyzer (ICAN) Computer Code

AUTHOR(S):
Pappu L.N. Murthy, Carol A. Ginty, and Jose G. Sanfeliz

REPORT DATE:
December 1992

FUNDING NUMBERS:
WU-505-63-5B

PERFORMING ORGANIZATION NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES):
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Lewis Research Center
Cleveland, Ohio 44135-3191

PERFORMING ORGANIZATION REPORT NUMBER:
E-6831

SPONSORING/MONITORING AGENCY NAME(S) AND ADDRESS(ES):
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Washington, D.C. 20546-0001

REPORT TYPE AND DATES COVERED:
Technical Paper

SPONSORING/MONITORING AGENCY REPORT NUMBER:
NASA TP-3290

SUPPLEMENTARY NOTES:
Responsible person, Pappu L.N. Murthy, (216) 433-3332.

ABSTRACT:
This manual updates the original 1986 NASA TP-2515, "Integrated Composite Analyzer (ICAN) Users and Programmers Manual." The various enhancements and newly added features are described to enable the user to prepare the appropriate input data to run this updated version of the ICAN code. For reference, the micromechanics equations are provided in an appendix and should be compared to those in the original manual for modifications. A complete output for a sample case is also provided in a seperate appendix. The input to the code includes constituent material properties, factors reflecting the fabrication process, and laminate configuration. The code performs micromechanics, macromechanics, and laminate analyses, including the hygrothermal response of polymer-matrix-based fiber composites. The output includes the various ply and composite properties, the composite structural response, and the composite stress analysis results with details on failure. The code is written in FORTRAN 77 and can be used efficiently as a self-contained package (or as a module) in complex structural analysis programs. The input-output format has changed considerably from the original version of ICAN and is described extensively through the use of a sample problem.

SUBJECT TERMS:
Composite mechanics; Hygrothermal; Failure criteria; Environmental effects; Mechanical properties; Thermal properties; Laminate theory; Intraply hybrid; Interply layer; Data bank

NUMBER OF PAGES:
91

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