Composite Structures Skill Purpose Enable expert composite aerospace structure design and analysis including laminate optimization, failure prediction, and manufacturing considerations. Capabilities - Laminate analysis and optimization - Classical laminate theory (CLT) calculations - Ply failure criteria (Tsai-Wu, Hashin, LaRC) - Stacking sequence optimization - Manufacturing constraint consideration - Repair analysis and substantiation - Allowables database management - Impact damage assessment Usage Guidelines - Apply appropriate failure criteria based on loading and material system - Consi…