Category Archives: Concrete

RC Design Functions 9.07

Posted on 08/02/2025 by dougaj4

The UMomPF function performs ultimate load analysis for codes using the partial factor approach, including Eurocode 2. The input for Eurocode 2 includes an optional table allowing alternative values to be input for various parameters, including stress reduction factors, and … Continue reading →

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Biaxial bending update 2

Posted on 13/12/2024 by dougaj4

It was recently reported that the VBA version of the biaxial bending spreadsheet was returning incorrect results when the neutral axis was exactly parallel to the Y axis. This problem has now been fixed, and the revised spreadsheet can be … Continue reading →

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New Australian Bridge Code and py-RC Elastic update 3

Posted on 30/06/2024 by dougaj4

The Australian Bridge Design Code for concrete (AS 5100.5) was recently updated with Amendment 2 to the 2017 version. There are significant changes in many areas, including design for fatigue loading, where the allowable stress range for concrete under repeated … Continue reading →

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py_RC Elastic update 2

Posted on 12/06/2024 by dougaj4

Following the previous post, I have added a further new function, and in the process discovered that the py_Estress function was not handling tensile axial loads correctly. That has now been fixed, and the updated spreadsheet and Python files can … Continue reading →

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py_RC Elastic update

Posted on 08/06/2024 by dougaj4

Following the previous post I have updated the py_RC Elastic spreadsheet and code to work with the new solver function, and also add new functionality. The updated files can be downloaded from: py_RC Elastic.zip For details of the pyxll app … Continue reading →

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