Examples on the use of desk-top computers for the solution of structural engineering problems

✍ Scribed by W.A. Hussein

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Year: 1973
• Weight: 503 KB
• Volume: 8
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0007-3628
• DOI: 10.1016/0007-3628(73)90028-5

✦ Synopsis

This paper describes the use of desk-top computers in the structural engineering practice. It is aimed at illuminating the potential of these machines in (a) providing an efficient and speedy design tool for medium size problems; and (b) standardizing the methods of analysis in design offices.

It is shown that desk-top computers are capable of furnishing complete design information, e.g. member sizes, steel reinforcement, etc., from the basic knowledge of the structure's geometry and loading conditions. This will reduce the work load generated by day to day standard problems thus saving time for more imaginative thinking and examining other alternatives.

Examples of programs written for the analysis and design of a number of structural elements are reported to illustrate the advantages of these calculators.