Category Archives: Concrete

SLS Concrete design with Python

Posted on 13/04/2024 by dougaj4

I am in the process of converting the SLS design related functions in the RC Design Functions spreadsheet to Python code. The current version can be downloaded from: py_RC Elastic.zip For details of the pyxll app required to conect the … Continue reading →

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RC Design Functions 9.06; Momcurve functions update

Posted on 30/03/2024 by dougaj4

The RC Design Functions spreadsheet has now been updated to Version 9.06, and is available for free download from: RC Design Functions9.zip The new version fixes a problem with the MomcurveTS function, which was returning an error for any input … Continue reading →

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Solving the 4 point lift problem …

Posted on 10/03/2024 by dougaj4

… with Excel, Python and pyxll. The problem involves the lifting of a precast concrete panel (or any other long thin object) with lifting points at four sections along the length of the panel, and with the load connected to … Continue reading →

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ULS Concrete design with Python

Posted on 11/02/2024 by dougaj4

The py_UMom and py_ULS Design Functions have now been updated and can be downloaded from: py_UMom.zip py_ULS Design Functions More details of the two spreadsheets can be found at Python Code Updates – py_UMom and ULS Design Functions – Python version. The … Continue reading →

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Scipy Functions with Excel and pyxll 4 – Solvers 2

Posted on 19/12/2023 by dougaj4

Following the previous post I will continue to look at the py_Solvers spreadsheet included in the download file: py_SciPy.zip Details of the required pyxll package (including download, free trial, and full documentation) can be found at: pyxll For those installing a new copy … Continue reading →

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