Category Archives: Finite Element Analysis

Setting up UDF Applications

Posted on 09/09/2017 by dougaj4

Following a recent comment, this post looks at setting up a user defined function (UDF) on a blank worksheet, using the ConBeamU function as an example. To use a UDF, the VBA code for the function must either be included … Continue reading →

Posted in Arrays, Beam Bending, Excel, Finite Element Analysis, Newton, UDFs, VBA | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

Using the Frame Analysis Spreadsheets

Posted on 20/07/2017 by dougaj4

Following some recent questions in the comments, here are some answers: How can nodal moments be created? The current versions only allow for forces to be applied to beams, but any point load or moment applied at the start or … Continue reading →

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3DFrame update

Posted on 31/05/2017 by dougaj4

The update to the Glob_to_loc3 and Loc_to_glob3 functions (and associated functions) has now been transferred to the 3DFrame spreadsheet, which will now give correct results when beams are defined in the global negative Z direction.  The revised spreadsheet (including full … Continue reading →

Posted in Beam Bending, Excel, Finite Element Analysis, Frame Analysis, Newton, Strand7, VBA | Tagged , , , , , | 15 Comments

Update to Glob_to_loc3 and Loc_to_glob3 functions

Posted on 30/05/2017 by dougaj4

Following a comment here I have updated the Glob_to_loc3 and Loc_to_glob3 functions to deal with some problems when the local longitudinal axis is parallel to the global Y or Z axes.  The IP2 spreadsheet, including the revised functions, can be downloaded from: … Continue reading →

Posted in Coordinate Geometry, Excel, Finite Element Analysis, Frame Analysis, Newton, UDFs, VBA | Tagged , , , , , , | 6 Comments

3D Frame analyses with spring releases – 2

Posted on 04/01/2017 by dougaj4

The latest version of the 3DFrame spreadsheet (previously presented here) includes provision for spring end releases, allowing for either rotational or translational springs in any direction.  These springs are now incorporated in the model by adjustment of the beam properties, … Continue reading →

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