Tag Archives: UDF

Alglib/Python spline functions

Continuing from the previous post, the new xl_Spline-Matrix.zip spreadsheet includes functions for 1D and 2D linear and cubic splines. The basic 1D spline allows  for output of linear splines, or 5 different types of cubic spline, as listed above. Output may … Continue reading

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Alglib/Python linear and non-linear fitting functions

I have updated the Alglib spline-matrix spreadsheet to use the latest Alglib release, using the Python version, in conjunction with the Excel-Python add-in. To use the spreadsheet requires: Python ver 2.7 (or 2.6) Excel-Python Alglib with Python interface In addition … Continue reading

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Evaluating text – update

One disadvantage of the spreadsheet style interface is that even simple formulae are difficult to check.  For instance, the deflection of a cantilever loaded at the end is given by: F*L^3/(3*E*I) which is much easier to read than the Excel … Continue reading

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Reinforced Concrete – ULS capacity under combined axial load and biaxial bending

I have modified the ULS Design Functions spreadsheet, last presented here, to analyse sections subject to bi-axial bending, and non-symmetrical sections.  The new version makes use of the routines for splitting any section defined by XY coordinates into trapezoidal layers, described … Continue reading

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Feet and inches, and other units

Following a query at Eng-tips I have had a look at options in Excel for converting metres to feet and inches, with the inches displayed as a fraction rather than a decimal. Converting from metres to feet or inches is … Continue reading

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