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Using RC Design Functions – 2

Posted on 18/05/2013 by dougaj4

In the previous post we looked at a summary of the functions in the RC Design Functions spreadsheet, and ways of using the EStress function (download file with examples).  In this post we will look in more detail at the … Continue reading →

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A Fish Called Newton

Posted on 17/05/2013 by dougaj4

From Big Questions Online (via Letters to Nature): By Frank Wilczek     April 22, 2013 Imagine a planet encrusted with ice, beneath which a vast ocean lies. (Imagine Europa.) Within that ocean a species of brilliant fish evolved. Those fish were … Continue reading →

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While sitting in a tin can …

Posted on 13/05/2013 by dougaj4

… astronaut Chris Hadfield has created a video cover of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” made on location in the International Space Station: and a damned good job he made of it too. Update 7th Aug 2014: The original video went private, … Continue reading →

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Using RC Design Functions – 1

Posted on 10/05/2013 by dougaj4

Download RC Design Functions (includes full open source code) and EStress Examples.xlsx This series of posts will cover ways of using the many functions contained in the RC Design Functions spreadsheet, starting with some general comments on using the User … Continue reading →

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World’s Largest Natural Arches

Posted on 09/05/2013 by dougaj4

Update 9th May 2013: Not in the top 10 for size, but a little known rock formation in Australia: From AmusingPlanet.com and The Natural Arch and Bridge Society A natural arch is a geological formation where rocky cliffs subject to erosion … Continue reading →

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