Author Archives: dougaj4

3DFrame-py update

Posted on 03/09/2023 by dougaj4

The Python 3DFrame spreadsheet has been updated to allow for analysis including torsional warping effects. The new spreadsheet and associated Python files can be downloaded from: 3DFrame-py.zip The download file includes four sample spreadsheets comparing analysis results with output from … Continue reading →

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Python in Excel – two views

Posted on 02/09/2023 by dougaj4

Microsoft recently announced that it is now possible to access Python from within Excel worksheets. This functionality is currently only available to Excel 365 users on the Insiders – Beta channel, who can access it at no cost. When it … Continue reading →

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Mastan2

Posted on 26/08/2023 by dougaj4

Mastan2 is a free frame analysis program based on Matlab. The linked site provides alternative downloads for those with or without Matlab installed. The site also provides a link to the book Matrix Structural Analysis, 2nd Edition, by McGuire, Gallagher, … Continue reading →

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Concrete 2023

Posted on 15/08/2023 by dougaj4

The Concrete Institute of Australia’s biennial conference is almost upon us. This year it is being held in Sydney from 10-13 September. CONCRETE 2023 Look below at what’s in store at Concrete 2023.   Keynote and Invited Speakers We have … Continue reading →

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Bert Jansch, Sounds of the 70’s

Posted on 06/08/2023 by dougaj4

There have been quite a few new old Bert Jansch recordings posted to YouTube over the past year, including: Bert Jansch: A Man and his Songs, pt 1From a Danish TV film broadcast in 1976. 0:00 Lost And Gone (from … Continue reading →

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