Category Archives: Newton

Making light of gravity

Posted on 02/05/2008 by dougaj4

The man who fell sideways A matter of some gravity

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Evaluate Function

Posted on 22/04/2008 by dougaj4

It would often be convenient to evaluate a function entered as text; for instance if we have the function for the deflection of a cantilever under point loading at the end: F*L^3/(3*E*I) then it would be convenient to be able … Continue reading →

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The history of the theory of beam bending – Part 2

Posted on 20/04/2008 by dougaj4

Before moving on from Galileo, Mariotte and Parent, let’s examine a peculiarity arising from the testing of their formulas. Jacques Heyman in “The Science of Structural Engineering” states: “… then the new calculation of bending strength [by Parent] gave a … Continue reading →

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Bach and Newton

Posted on 04/04/2008 by dougaj4

Bach’s Music and Newtonian Science: A Composer in Search of the Foundations of His Art CHRISTOPH WOLFFhttp://www.bachnetwork.co.uk/ub2/wolff.pdf

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Difference of Opinion

Posted on 28/03/2008 by dougaj4

Found whilst browsing: http://diff-op.blogspot.com/ about Difference of Opinion The following articles, reprinted by agreement with IOP Publishing Ltd, formed a regular diary column in Scientific Computing World magazine betweeen September 1997 and February 2000.Difference of Opinion was co-written by Ray … Continue reading →

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