CompositePro

Advanced Composite Material Design & Analysis Software

CompositePro is a comprehensive software tool for designing, analyzing, and simulating composite materials and laminates. It's engineered for aerospace engineers, materials scientists, researchers, and manufacturers working with fiber-reinforced composites to optimize material performance, manufacturing processes, and structural integrity.

NOTE : IT IS ALWAYS RECOMMENDED TO USE THE NEWEST VERSION OF SOFTWARE TO GET BETTER RESULTS

🚀 Key Features

🏗️ Layup Design

• Create and manage composite laminates with unlimited plies
• Define ply materials, orientation angles (0°-360°), and thickness with precision
• Automatic symmetrization and balancing of laminates
• Generate quasi-isotropic laminates with one click
• Intuitive drag-and-drop ply reordering, insert, and delete controls
• Real-time laminate property updates

📚 Material Database

Extensive library of 100+ composite materials including:

• Carbon/Epoxy variants: T300, IM7, T700, T800, M55J, T1000G, AS4, G30-500, M40J, M46J, M60J, and more
• Commercial aerospace prepregs: HexPly 8552, HexPly M21, HexPly 977-3, Toray T800S/3900-2B, CYCOM 977-3
• Glass/Epoxy composites: E-Glass, S2-Glass, R-Glass, E-CR Glass, AR-Glass
• Aramid/Epoxy: Kevlar 49, Kevlar 29, Kevlar 129, Twaron, Technora
• UHMWPE composites: Dyneema, Spectra
• Natural fibers: Flax, Hemp, Jute, Bamboo, Kenaf
• Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMC): SiC/SiC, C/SiC
• Metal Matrix Composites (MMC): SiC/Aluminum, SiC/Titanium, Boron/Aluminum
• Thermoplastic composites: AS4/PEEK, IM7/PEKK, AS4/PPS, Carbon/PA12
• Sandwich core materials: Nomex honeycomb, Aluminum honeycomb, PVC foam, PMI foam, PET foam
• Hybrid materials: Carbon-Glass, Carbon-Aramid, Glass-Aramid blends
• Nanocomposites: Carbon Nanotube/Epoxy, Graphene/Epoxy
• High-temperature systems: Carbon/Phenolic, Carbon/Cyanate Ester, Carbon/Polyimide
• Full material CRUD operations: Add, Edit, Delete, Copy, Import/Export JSON

🔬 Advanced Structural Analysis

Classical Lamination Theory (CLT):

• Complete ABD matrix calculation
• Effective engineering constants (Ex, Ey, Gxy, νxy)
• Density and cost calculations per laminate

Comprehensive Failure Criteria:

• ✓ Tsai-Hill
• ✓ Tsai-Wu (full invariant-based)
• ✓ Hashin (fiber/matrix tension/compression modes)
• ✓ Puck Action Plane (with fracture plane search)
• ✓ LaRC05 (fiber kinking, matrix fracture plane)
• ✓ LaRC04 (simplified)
• ✓ Max Stress
• ✓ Max Strain
• ✓ Advanced: LaRC05, Puck, Cristescu plasticity, Invariant-based
• Per-ply safety factors
• Color-coded failure visualization

📐 Advanced Analysis Modules

Finite Element Analysis (FEA):

• MITC4+ shell element formulation (5 DOF/node)
• Layered shell capability with per-ply stress recovery
• Linear static analysis
• Eigenvalue buckling (with geometric stiffness)
• Vibration/modal analysis
• Mesh convergence studies
• Navier analytical validation
• 3D deformed shape visualization

Buckling Analysis:

• Navier analytical solution (orthotropic plates)
• FEA eigenvalue buckling
• Multiple mode calculation
• Critical load determination
• 3D mode shape visualization

Thermal Analysis:

• CTE mismatch stress calculation
• Temperature-dependent property degradation
• Through-thickness thermal stress distribution
• Thermal load application in FEA

Modal/Vibration Analysis:

• Natural frequency calculation (Navier solution)
• Mode shape visualization
• Multi-mode frequency spectra

Beam/Column Analysis:

• Euler-Bernoulli and Timoshenko beam theory
• Composite beam bending stiffness
• Multiple boundary conditions (pin-pin, fixed-fixed, cantilever, pin-fixed)
• Column buckling (Euler and Timoshenko)
• Shear deformation included

Interlaminar Stress Analysis:

• Pipes-Pagano free-edge stress calculation
• Through-thickness σz, τxz, τyz distribution
• Delamination initiation prediction

🎨 3D Visualization

• Interactive 3D laminate visualization using PyVista/VTK
• Texture mapping showing fiber orientations
• Real-time visualization updates
• Import/export STL files
• Apply laminates to 3D models
• Volume, surface area, and bounding box calculations
• Export composite STL with applied laminate

🏭 Manufacturing Simulation

Multiple Process Support:

• Autoclave cure
• Resin Transfer Molding (RTM)
• Vacuum Bagging
• Out-of-Autoclave (OoA)
• VARTM
• AFP/ATL layup simulation
• Filament winding (geodesic paths)

Physics-Based Simulation:

• Kamal-Sourour cure kinetics
• Chemorheological viscosity model
• DiBenedetto Tg(α) relationship
• Through-thickness thermal conduction
• Residual stress and warpage prediction
• Cure shrinkage integration
• Spring-in angle prediction (Radford/Kollar models)
• Void content prediction (Loos-Springer)
• Darcy flow for RTM/VARTM (1D/2D/3D)
• Quality scoring system

3D Manufacturing Simulation:

• Transient heat conduction (1D-FVM)
• Spatial degree of cure α(z,t)
• 3D anisotropic Darcy flow
• Temperature, cure, viscosity, and Tg fields
• Animation controls
• RTM pressure and fill time visualization

⚡ Progressive Damage & Fatigue

Progressive Damage Analysis (PFA):

• Load stepping with property degradation
• Multiple degradation rules (sudden/gradual)
• Failure mode tracking
• Load-displacement curve generation
• Damage state tracking per ply

Fatigue Life Analysis:

• S-N curves (Basquin)
• Mean stress correction (Goodman, Gerber, Soderberg, Modified Goodman)
• Miner's rule for variable amplitude
• Shear fatigue life
• Residual strength/stiffness degradation

Low-Velocity Impact (LVI):

• Hertzian contact law
• Energy balance (KE → bending + shear + membrane + contact + damage)
• Delamination threshold (Davies & Robinson)
• Damage area prediction
• Compression-After-Impact (CAI) residual strength

🧠 Optimization Tools

• NSGA-II multi-objective genetic algorithm
• Non-dominated sorting and crowding distance
• Simulated Binary Crossover (SBX)
• Polynomial mutation
• Pareto front visualization
• Objectives: stiffness, weight, cost, strength
• Constraint handling (thickness, cost, manufacturability)

📊 Parametric Studies

• Angle sweep (single ply or all plies)
• Thickness sweep
• Property vs. parameter plotting
• Envelope detection (max/min values)

📈 Data Visualization

• Polar plots of elastic properties
• Stress/strain through-thickness profiles
• Convergence studies (FEA vs analytical)
• Bar charts and line plots
• Matplotlib integration

💾 Project Management

• Save/load projects in .cpro format
• Export comprehensive HTML reports with embedded CSS
• Multiple laminate management
• Duplicate, rename, and delete laminates
• Project dashboard with KPI cards

💰 Cost & ROI Analysis

• Manufacturing cost estimation (material, labor, machine, tooling, overhead)
• Regional labor rates (North America, Europe, Asia, Mexico)
• Machine rates (Autoclave, Oven, Press, AFP/ATL, RTM)
• ROI calculator (composite vs metal)
• Fuel savings, maintenance savings, lifecycle cost
• NPV and IRR calculations
• Payback period analysis

✅ Validation Suite

• NAFEMS LE1 (plane stress)
• NAFEMS LE10 (3D thick plate)
• CMH-17 CLT verification (unidirectional, cross-ply, quasi-isotropic)
• Buckling validation (Navier vs FEA)

🎨 User Experience

• Light/Dark/Aerospace Blue themes
• Unit converter (length, force, stress, mass, energy, pressure, density, temperature)
• Comprehensive help system
• Status bar with progress indicators
• Keyboard shortcuts

📊 Comparison with Commercial Alternatives

Feature	CompositePro	ESAComp	ANSYS Composite PrepPost	Abaqus/Composite
Price	$199.99	$5,000+	$15,000+	$12,000+
License Type	DRM-Free	Perpetual/Subscription	Annual Subscription	Annual Subscription
Material Database (100+)	✅	✅	✅	⚠️ Limited
CLT + ABD Matrices	✅	✅	✅	✅
Tsai-Hill / Tsai-Wu	✅	✅	✅	✅
Hashin Failure	✅	✅	✅	✅
Puck Action Plane	✅	⚠️ Add-on	❌	❌
LaRC05 Criteria	✅	❌	❌	❌
Progressive Damage	✅	❌	⚠️ Limited	⚠️ Limited
Fatigue Life (S-N, Miner)	✅	⚠️ Add-on	⚠️ Add-on	❌
Low-Velocity Impact	✅	❌	❌	❌
3D Manufacturing Simulation	✅	❌	❌	❌
Darcy Flow (RTM/VARTM)	✅	❌	❌	❌
AFP/ATL Simulation	✅	❌	⚠️ Add-on	❌
DiBenedetto Tg(α)	✅	❌	❌	❌
Spring-in Prediction	✅	❌	❌	❌
MITC4+ FEA Shell	✅	❌	✅	✅
Eigenvalue Buckling	✅	✅	✅	✅
Modal/Vibration Analysis	✅	✅	✅	✅
NSGA-II Multi-Objective	✅	❌	⚠️ Add-on	❌
Parametric Studies	✅	⚠️ Limited	✅	✅
Polar Plots	✅	✅	❌	❌
STL Import/Export	✅	❌	✅	✅
HTML/PDF Reports	✅	✅	✅	✅
Theme Support (Dark/Light)	✅	❌	✅	❌
Built-in Validation Suite	✅	❌	❌	❌
Cost & ROI Calculator	✅	❌	❌	❌
Active Discord Support	✅	⚠️ Limited	⚠️ Limited	⚠️ Limited

🔑 Why Choose CompositePro?

1. Affordable: At $199.99, CompositePro is accessible to individual engineers, small teams, and researchers without sacrificing advanced capabilities.
2. Comprehensive Feature Set: With 100+ materials, 8+ failure criteria, FEA, manufacturing simulation, fatigue, impact, and optimization — all in one package.
3. Unique Features: Puck, LaRC05, progressive damage, LVI analysis, 3D manufacturing simulation, DiBenedetto Tg(α), AFP/ATL simulation, and spring-in prediction are capabilities that commercial alternatives either lack or charge thousands more for as add-ons.
4. DRM-Free: No license server, no internet activation required. Install and use immediately.
5. Active Development: Regular updates with new features (see Version 1.4 in active development).
6. No Hidden Costs: One-time purchase with no annual subscription fees.

📋 Version Status

Current Version: 1.4.1

Version 1.5 is in active development and will be uploaded after completion. Key improvements include:

• Enhanced FEA solver with nonlinear capabilities
• Additional material models
• Performance optimizations

🔒 Legal & Compliance

EXPORT CONTROL NOTICE: This software is subject to export control laws and regulations. All users are responsible for compliance with their local laws and regulations regarding the use, export, and re-export of this software.

💬 Support & Community

• Discord Community: https://discord.gg/vVpeXp7mJb
• Comments Section: Post your questions and issues
• Documentation: In-app help system (F1 key)

CompositePro - Professional-Grade Composite Analysis, Made Accessible