Tag Archives: RC Design Functions

py_UMom 1-05

Posted on 26/10/2025 by dougaj4

Following the previous post the OptShearCap3600 function has been modified to give correct results with negative bending moments. The revised spreadsheet and Python code can be downloaded from: py_UMom.zip Typical output with negative moment input:

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py_UMom 1.04

Posted on 19/10/2025 by dougaj4

The py_UMom spreadsheet has been updated with further revisions to the py_OptShearCap3600 function. The new version can be downloaded from: py_UMom.zip For more information on the other functions in the spreadsheet see: py_UMom spreadsheet and OptShearCap3600 function. The changes to the … Continue reading →

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RC Design Functions 9.09

Posted on 12/03/2025 by dougaj4

The RC Design Functions spreadsheet has had two further recent revisions: 9.08 21-Feb-25 CircUPF EC2 parameters corrected to allow variation of reduction factors for steel and rectangular stress block factors.9.09 6-Mar-25 Calculation of depth NA amended in UMomPF for NA … Continue reading →

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RC Design Functions 9.07

Posted on 08/02/2025 by dougaj4

The UMomPF function performs ultimate load analysis for codes using the partial factor approach, including Eurocode 2. The input for Eurocode 2 includes an optional table allowing alternative values to be input for various parameters, including stress reduction factors, and … Continue reading →

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RC Design Functions 9.06; Momcurve functions update

Posted on 30/03/2024 by dougaj4

The RC Design Functions spreadsheet has now been updated to Version 9.06, and is available for free download from: RC Design Functions9.zip The new version fixes a problem with the MomcurveTS function, which was returning an error for any input … Continue reading →

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