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Structural Calculations for Beams Using Calculus via Sympy Jul 2022

khoitsma
Calculus, Computer Algebra, Engineering, Jupyter, Mathematics, Plotly, Python, Sympy
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Something about calculus and Sympy is lovable.

Click to see R1 plot; hover over data points to see data values; use finger or mouse to select rectangular area of interest

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Beam Deflections Jun 2022

khoitsma
Calculus, Computer Algebra, Engineering, Jupyter, Mathematics, Plotly, Python, Sympy
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I thought I should reassess and resharpen my basic structural engineering skills.

lift arrangement

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Pipe Stress Calculus May 2022

In structural engineering and in pipe stress, is it possible to optimize designs using current software?

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Mathematics Books — a Few of the Very Best Jul 2021

Mathematics – a few of my favorite books.

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ASCE Exact Wind Integration (closed form equations) Jun 2021

khoitsma
ASCE, Calculus, Cocalc, Excel, Jupyter, Mathematics, Python, PyXLL, SageMath
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I developed a Python function to calculate closed form exact values for wind forces and wind CGs.

I use only calculus — no bar charts with 0′ to 15′, 20′ to 25′, et cetera —- a curve rather than a step function. I present derivations and examples.

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Mathematics for Structural Engineers Jan 2021

1) I revisited calculus, and this solution to determine the moment of inertia of a circular cross-section.

2) What is the strongest beam I can cut from a given log?

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