Curing Load Setup

Description

Define pressure loads for composite curing simulation. Invoke when user needs to apply pressure on composite surface during curing.

Pressure Application Surface

Pressure is applied on the inner surface of the composite, NOT the outer/contact surface.

• _PickedSurf337 (S2 of composite): Pressure application surface (inner face).
• The contact surface (com-surface, S1) is on the opposite face and is NOT used for pressure application.

Surface Identification

• S1: Outer face of composite (contact surface with mold) - used for contact pair.
• S2: Inner face of composite (opposite to contact face) - used for pressure application.

The pressure represents the autoclave pressure applied to the composite during curing. It is applied on the inner surface so that it pushes the composite against the mold, ensuring proper contact and compaction.