The method “calcResponse” is used to calculate the laminate response to a specified loading. When this method is called, several results are systematically calculated and stored: in-plane forces, bending moments, average strains, curvature and temperature variation. The calculation and storage of ply results is optional and commanded by the Boolean arguments of the method.
The “calcResponse” may have from 3 up to 6 arguments:
A ClaDb object. This object is necessary, because information about the material properties of the different plies may be necessary to perform the calculation.
A real value corresponding to the orientation of loading with respect to laminate axes. The angle is given in degrees.
A ClaLoad object containing the loading definition. (See Chapter II.5 for the description of loads.)
A logical parameter specifying whether the stresses and strains are to be calculated at the bottom of each laminate ply.
A logical parameter specifying whether the stresses and strains are to be calculated at mid thickness of each laminate ply.
A logical parameter specifying whether the stresses and strains are to be calculated at the top of each laminate ply.
The three last parameters are optional and default to false (no calculation of the corresponding layered results).