Tag Archives: UDF

Scipy-statistics with distributions

Posted on 01/05/2026 by dougaj4

The Scipy statistics functions last presented here have now been updated with the addition of links to the numerous distribution functions. The py_Stats spreadsheet, with associated Python code in PythonStatsFuncs3.py and pyScipy3.py, and also minor updates to the pyNumpy.py code, … Continue reading →

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Alternative iterative solvers

Posted on 03/03/2026 by dougaj4

This post looks at alternative solutions to a problem posted on Quora: How can 2^x = 10x be solved? One of the alternatives requires a new function linking to Scipy that has been added to the pyScipy module, that can be downloaded … Continue reading →

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Numpy where and split, and py_Numpy update

Posted on 30/09/2025 by dougaj4

The py_Numpy spreadsheet and associated code has been updated, with two new functions, links to the Numpy on-line help updated, and updates to sorting and polynomial functions. The updated code and spreadsheet can be downloaded from: Updated Numpy files included … Continue reading →

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Python functools and the Fibonacci Sequence

Posted on 19/06/2025 by dougaj4

The Python functools module has been around since 2006, so it’s not exactly new, but it is something I don’t currently use, but with potential to be useful. This link: Functools module in Python provides details and examples of all … 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: 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 →

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