Numerical simulation of composite structures is challenging due to the differences in involved

length scales. While the finite element method could be used to simulate the structural mechanics
of this system (resolving all length scales), it is not practical.
The standard approach to eliminate this problem of scale in finite element analysis for composite
materials is homogenization. An accurate approach is finite element analysis of the microscale
structure of the material, which is the approach implemented in Material Designer. In Material
Designer, the homogenization process starts with modeling the RVE. This requires the creation of
a simplified geometry, as well as the definition of material properties of the constituent materials.
Subsequently, the geometry is meshed for finite element analysis. The RVE is then exposed to
several macroscopic load cases, and its response is computed. The homogenized material data is
computed from the results of these responses.

Using this tool, you can calculate the effective properties of an RVE based on a lattice structure,
UD Composite(UD), Random UD Composite, Chopped Fiber Composite, Woven Composite or
specifyan user defined RVE as shown.