Author Archives: dougaj4

RC Design Functions 9.01; Shear for Eurocode 2 and BS 5400

Posted on 28/08/2022 by dougaj4

The RC Design Functions spreadsheet has now been updated to Version 9.01, and is available for free download from: RC Design Functions9.zip The UMomPF function returns ultimate bending and axial load capacity to the Eurocode 2 and BS 5400 design … Continue reading →

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Dan & naD

Posted on 23/08/2022 by dougaj4

… and other palindromes I linked to Dan & Dan’s Daily Mail Song 10 years ago, but I only just discovered another of their works that is even more appropriate for this forum: To find out why it is appropriate, … Continue reading →

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RC Design Functions 9.0

Posted on 10/08/2022 by dougaj4

The RC Design Functions 9.0 spreadsheet is now available for free download from: RC Design Functions9.zip The main change is update of shear capacity calculations for the latest versions of the Australian codes; AS 3600 and AS 5100. Shear data … Continue reading →

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Dreamers’ Circus

Posted on 01/08/2022 by dougaj4

Dreamers’ Circus is a Danish folk/indie band who have been around since 2009, but I have only just discovered them. Here is an example of their work, featuring the clog fiddle: “About the clog-fiddle: You take an old clog shoe, … Continue reading →

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Microsoft blocking VBA in downloaded files (or do they?)

Posted on 12/07/2022 by dougaj4

Microsoft announced earlier this year that they would be automatically blocking macros in downloaded Office files (as a security measure), then recently they said they wouldn’t, then yesterday they said they would, but not right now. For more details, plus … Continue reading →

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