Unlocking DFC Software: Composite & Dynamic Analysis Explained

𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗜𝗠𝗧𝗘𝗤’𝘀 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 – 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻, 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. In this final 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 & 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗙𝗖 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲, we dive deep into two powerful capabilities: 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝘆𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀. 🔹 Discover how DFC automates and standardizes certification workflows. 🔹 Learn about laminate failure criteria, progressive failure analysis, and open-hole analysis for composites. 🔹 See how dynamic analysis combines frequency response and random response to evaluate structural performance under real-world conditions. 🔹 Explore how DFC integrates seamlessly with MSC Apex, Nastran, and Patran to save engineers time and reduce errors. This session is perfect for engineers working in aerospace, space, and beyond—anywhere multiple load cases and certification requirements demand robust, automated solutions. Watch the earlier parts of this DFC series on our YouTube channel: 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟭: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lM7xSqROEQE&t=37s 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOZo30FKOzI Connect with us on LinkedIn for updates on simulation technology and training opportunities: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simteq 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: 0:00 – Introduction & Welcome 0:50 – What is DFC Software? 6:58 – Composite Analysis Overview 13:55 – Stack Assignment with Excel & Apex 18:20 – Laminate Plane & Shear Failure Analysis 22:40 – Progressive Failure Analysis Explained 27:50 – Open-Hole Stress Concentration in Composites 32:47 – Dynamic Analysis Overview 35:10 – Frequency vs Random Response Analysis 39:30 – Load Combinations & Response Graphs 45:09 – Q&A: Frequency Response & Flutter Behaviour 46:48 – Q&A: Composite Testing & Open-Hole Data 48:25 – Q&A: Core Modelling in Dynamic Analysis 50:32 – Q&A: DFC Licensing & Integration 52:25 – Closing Remarks & Resources