Category Archives: Frame Analysis

Python code updates – 3DFrame-py

Posted on 03/11/2023 by dougaj4

Recent changes to how Python treats comparing a Numpy array to an empty list have resulted in some of my functions returning errors and I am in the process of updating them. Specifically, when an optional argument to a function … Continue reading →

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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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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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3DFrame-py

Posted on 05/07/2023 by dougaj4

My 3DFrame spreadsheet has now been converted to Python code and can be downloaded from: 3DFrame-py.zip The frame analysis uses the Scipy linear algebra functions called from pyLinalgfuncs3, which must be available on the Python path: pyLinAlgfuncs3.zip The 3DFrame-py download … Continue reading →

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Speed of Scipy Linear Algebra Solvers

Posted on 14/06/2023 by dougaj4

The files presented in the recent post on Scipy Linear Algebra Solvers include a wide range of different solver types, with in some cases numerous sub-options, allowing the functions to be called from Excel, and greatly extending and speeding up … Continue reading →

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