Tag Archives: 3D Finite element analysis

3DFrame v1.01

Posted on 03/02/2013 by dougaj4

The 3D frame analysis spreadsheet has been updated to v1.01, with a correction to the calculation of node reactions.  The previous version gave incorrect results for any restrained node at end 2 of any beam. Please download the new version … Continue reading →

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The Dome of Santa Maria del Fiore – Stress Analysis 2

Posted on 13/08/2012 by dougaj4

Following on from the previous post I have uploaded the Strand7 data and results files and an animation of the stresses as the construction proceeds.  Strand7 users can just download the files and load them into Strand7 (or those with a slow … Continue reading →

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The Dome of Santa Maria del Fiore – Stress Analysis 1

Posted on 11/08/2012 by dougaj4

It’s time to get back to the analysis of the stresses and strains in the dome of the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence. Since the last installment I have purchased “Brunelleschi’s Cupola” by Giovanni and Michele Fanelli, which is … Continue reading →

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