CDS3 includes a  moisture diffusion analysis software model for predicting water uptake, diffusion and internal distribution through the thickness of multilayer composite materials by finite difference method.

The model includes the effect of of material variation boundary conditions and layer thicknesses can be studied in real time.

Theory will be added in the near future

*Augl, J., M., “Use of finite element analysis for transient moisture diffusion studies in Multilayer Composites” AEM/S System Sandwich Materials, Nov. 1994.

* Augl, J., M., “The effect of Moisture on Carbon Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composites III, Prediction of Moisture Sorption in a Real Outdoor Environment, NSWC/WOL/TR- 77-13 1997.