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Beam geometric non-linear effects – end loads
Following the previous post, I found some errors in the Python code: Point loads applied at the left hand end generated incorrect results. The effect of beam deflections on shear forces was not included. These problems have now been fixed, … Continue reading
Posted in Beam Bending, Excel, Finite Element Analysis, Frame Analysis, Link to Python, Newton, PyXLL, UDFs
Tagged End loads, Frame Analysis, Non-linear geometry, Python, PyXLL, Second order effects, UDF
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Beam geometric non-linear effects – Python version
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
Posted in Beam Bending, Excel, Finite Element Analysis, Frame Analysis, Link to Python, Newton, PyXLL, UDFs
Tagged Excel, Frame Analysis, Non-linear geometry, Python, PyXLL, Second order effects, UDFs
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Beam geometric non-linear effects
A quick and convenient way to allow for the effect of deformations on the behaviour of beams and columns under axial load is to adjust the beam stiffness matrix, so that the calculated deflections are in equilibrium with the applied … Continue reading
Posted in Beam Bending, Excel, Finite Element Analysis, Frame Analysis, Newton, UDFs, VBA
Tagged Euler buckling, Excel, Frame Analysis, Non-linear geometry, Second order effects, UDF, VBA
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