How to place fibers in a matrix

[olibiakos]

Hello Autodesk Community

I have made an analysis at matlab and i have some arrays with the diameter, the place and the orientation of the fibers. I am wondering how i can make the 3d model in autodesk inventor( i have a student license). Can i use a loop of extrusions taking informations(orientation for example) from excel file? Can i do this with macros? I am new here and i dont know if i am writting on the right place. I add a file with the picture from matlab.

[JDMather]

Inventor FEA only does isotropic material analysis.

I assume those fibers would be orthotropic properties.

As student you can download the other Autodesk analysis products for free

http://www.autodesk.com/edcommunity

[olibiakos]

Yes, those fibers are orthotropic material. But for now i want to make a 3d model to run some simulations(as isotropic) to take some usefull conclusions.

[JDMather]

How much do you know about Inventor modeling?

Model something up, and attach your attempt here.

[olibiakos]

On the last semester i draw a whole gear pump on autodesk inventor. I add the points for the gear from excel. I draw o-rings and general the whole pump. In addition i draw and a manifold for a hydraulic system. I have practised a lot at the main commands of drawing. But on this project this experience is not enough. Maybe i need to use macros but i have never used the before. In addition i have never use before ilogic. This is the reason i write here. If there is someone who can orient me for how can i do this.

[JDMather]

Sounds like a simple feature pattern would solve the problem, but you have not even provided a picture or hand sketch of a similar product.  More information is needed.

[olibiakos]

I have already provided a picture on the first post. The position of the fibers is according some distributions. The orientation is according a distribution too so a simple pattern does not help. Thanks for your time.

[JDMather]

OK, now post a url to a real product of a similar nature to something you are trying to do.