Tag Archives: Frame Analysis

3DFrame-py; non-linear with end releases

Posted on 06/12/2024 by dougaj4

The non-linear analysis routines in 3DFrame-py have now been updated to work with beams with end-releases at one or both ends.  Updated files are at: 3DFrame-py.zip See the previous two posts for details of other software required for installation. To … Continue reading →

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Installing 3DFrame-py

Posted on 08/11/2024 by dougaj4

Updated 1st Feb 2025. As mentioned in the previous post, the installation process for the 3DFrame-py spreadsheet has changed with the new version. Also there have been some significant changes to the code to fix installation problems. Updated files are … Continue reading →

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3DFrame-py; with non-linear analysis

Posted on 03/11/2024 by dougaj4

Exactly a year since the previous update I have revised the 3DFrame-py spreadsheet with the addition of non-linear analysis options. The new files can be downloaded from: 3DFrame-py.zip Details of file installation, and required software are at: 3DFrame-py Minor revisions … Continue reading →

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Beam geometric non-linear effects – end loads

Posted on 18/10/2024 by dougaj4

Following the previous post, I found some errors in the Python code: These problems have now been fixed, and updated code and a revised spreadsheet have been added to the download file at: py_GeomK.zip The screenshots below show results with … Continue reading →

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Beam geometric non-linear effects – Python version

Posted on 12/10/2024 by dougaj4

In 2018 I posted Beam geometric non-linear effects with a VBA based spreadsheet to calculate beam actions and deflections under combined transverse and axial load, allowing for geometric non-linear effects. I have now converted the code to Python, linking to Excel … Continue reading →

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