Tag Archives: tension stiffening

Solving non-linear equations with two or more unknowns – 5

Posted on 20/10/2015 by dougaj4

This will be the last of the series on solving non-linear equations (for now).  Up until now all the examples have had two unknown values, and two target values.  This can be extended by making three changes to the code: … Continue reading →

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Solving non-linear equations with two or more unknowns – 4

Posted on 13/10/2015 by dougaj4

As promised in the previous post, the spreadsheet including the new functions to calculate reinforced (or prestressed) concrete moment-curvature with a revised concrete tension stress-block is now available for download from: RC design functions7.zip The spreadsheet includes full open source … Continue reading →

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Solving non-linear equations with two or more unknowns – 3

Posted on 08/10/2015 by dougaj4

For the next stage of the non-linear solver saga I am looking at the same problem as in the previous post (finding the curvature or a reinforced concrete section under specified bending moment and axial load), but with more realistic … Continue reading →

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Using RC Design Functions – 3

Posted on 08/06/2013 by dougaj4

In the previous post in this series I looked at the results available from the EStress function in the RC Design Functions spreadsheet.  Three associated functions are: EstressCap PLCurve TStiff EStressCap finds the maximum bending moment for a specified axial load, … Continue reading →

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Daily Download 2: SLS design of reinforced concrete sections …

Posted on 18/09/2012 by dougaj4

… and prestressed concrete sections. Today’s download installment covers spreadsheets for design of reinforced and prestressed concrete beams and columns at the Serviceability Limit State (SLS).  The spreadsheets cover design of rectangular and circular sections, sections made up of any … Continue reading →

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