Category Archives: Newton

py_ConBeamU and Strand7 check updates

Posted on 11/12/2025 by dougaj4

Following the previous post, I have updated the py_ConBeamU spreadsheet, and the associated check against Strand7 results. The new files can be downloaded from: py_ConBeamU.zip The download file now includes: For more details of the spreadsheet and included functions see … Continue reading →

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ConBeamU and Strand7 check update

Posted on 05/12/2025 by dougaj4

Results of the continuous beam spreadsheet were last checked against Strand7 results 10 years ago. I have now updated this check with the latest version (4.19), which can be downloaded from: ConBeamU.zip The download file now includes: The Strand7 check … Continue reading →

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py_UMom 1-05

Posted on 26/10/2025 by dougaj4

Following the previous post the OptShearCap3600 function has been modified to give correct results with negative bending moments. The revised spreadsheet and Python code can be downloaded from: py_UMom.zip Typical output with negative moment input:

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py_UMom 1.04

Posted on 19/10/2025 by dougaj4

The py_UMom spreadsheet has been updated with further revisions to the py_OptShearCap3600 function. The new version can be downloaded from: py_UMom.zip For more information on the other functions in the spreadsheet see: py_UMom spreadsheet and OptShearCap3600 function. The changes to the … Continue reading →

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Mandelbrot, Mojo, Numpy and Numba

Posted on 06/10/2025 by dougaj4

I recently read an article about connecting Python to the new Mojo language: Python Can Now Call Mojo The article had some code examples, including code to plot the Mandelbrot set, comparing plain Python, Python with Numpy, and Mojo, and what … Continue reading →

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