
The arrow in each element points to its 0° direction. In a doubly curved surface, fibers want to follow a “great circle” route, the shortest distance between two points. The model also shows a reinforcing strap using a local-ply orientation system.

The arrow in each element points to its 0° direction. In a doubly curved surface, fibers want to follow a “great circle” route, the shortest distance between two points. The model also shows a reinforcing strap using a local-ply orientation system.