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3DFrame – 3D Frame analysis for Excel
I have now extended the Frame4 spreadsheet to deal with 3D frames. As well as making the necessary changes to the input ranges and stiffness matrix generation routines I have revised the Sparse solver routine, added a new compiled solver, and … Continue reading
Posted in Beam Bending, Excel, Finite Element Analysis, Frame Analysis, Link to dll, Newton, Strand7, VBA
Tagged 3D frame analysis, Excel, sparse solver, Spreadsheet frame analysis, VBA
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Defining beam orientation in 3D
The principal axes of a beam (or any 2D closed shape) are defined as the axes along which an applied load will not cause any deflection in the transverse direction. In mathematical terms, if the beam cross-section is defined in the … Continue reading