How can a rigid diaphram be modeled in OpenSees?

Can I model a diaphragm as multiple master-slave node, lines of code or should I specify the whole polygonal boundary at once?

11 December 2017 364 6 View

Is there any notion of effective moment of inertia used in analysis RC elements according to Eurocode 2?

When conducting finite element analysis according to the Eurocodes, is it sufficient to use the uncracked moment of inertia, or is there any notion for the effective moment of inertia alike the...

10 November 2017 5,067 6 View

Can Eurocode 6 be applied for RC walls?

I am searching for a detailed solved example of a shear wall that also have to resist an axial load (design should be compliant to Eurocodes).

10 November 2017 347 4 View

How do I check the structural capacity of an element in OpenSees?

I am trying to find through which combination of commands, I check if a particular cross section, has sufficient capacity or not, after the structural analysis. The structural analysis will...

10 November 2017 5,301 4 View

I am looking for a particular resource about the modeling of the load transfer from slabs to beams in a 3D FE analysis context. Any ideas?

E.g. fixed end moments, shear forces, etc.

09 October 2017 1,907 4 View

Is there an example where recurrent neural networks have been used for optimization purposes?

Would the modeling of a physical system that displays a dynamic behavior be benefited by the use of e.g. genetic algorithms in order for optimal temporal decisions to be determined?

09 October 2017 4,820 3 View

What is a sufficient sample for a recurrent neural network?

Is there any relevant theory and publications?

09 October 2017 6,008 3 View

What does this particular MATLAB code mean?

loads{k,1}=loads{k-1,1}+1; loads{k,2}='py';

09 October 2017 3,016 3 View

What is recource for the load distribution coefficients for one way and two way slabs according to the Pieper/Martens method?

E.g. tables etc.

09 October 2017 7,944 3 View

What is the necessary theory taught in computer science classes that I should study to make two independent programs communicate with each other?

If I want to make Python or MATLAB, invoke subprocesses in programs like Robot, Revit, OpenSeeS, EnergyPlus etc., is there a general theory behing all these? I am interested in getting specific...

08 September 2017 2,881 3 View

What's the best way to measure growth rates in House sparrow chicks from day 2 to day 10?

What's the best way to measure growth rates in House sparrow chicks from day 2 to day 10? Since, the growth curve from day 2 to 10 won't be like the "Logistic curve" it might not follow logistic...

03 March 2021 1,401 3 View

Irradiation data for JAPAN?

Hi, Could you help me to get the latest (2019, 2020) solar resource data for a particular site in JAPAN? PV GIS and NSRDB data are not in reach to JAPAN, I'm looking for some other database for...

03 March 2021 961 3 View

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02 March 2021 324 2 View

What is the value of Conference Review Paper?

How much value does a review paper carry in a higher study aspirant student's profile which is presented in a Peer Reviewed Scopus Indexed conference?

27 February 2021 2,068 3 View

How to use Remote sensing and GIS applications for mapping the available medicinal plants within the locality/municipality?

Hello, I'm very interested in mapping and managing the conservation of the Philippine traditional medicinal plants, in which I think is very helpful in the field of medicine for further analysis...

21 February 2021 374 5 View

Does qualitative research using closed and open ended survey and semi structured interviews qualify as triangulation?

I am using qualitative research to look at employee motivation. I will use a closed and open ended survey (for biodata information and general views to motivation) and semi structured interviews...

18 February 2021 436 11 View

How can we assess applied digital skills and soft skills through online examinations during COVID-19 semester?

The final qualification assessment for major programs is a strict regimen that involves different stages - oral and written exams, final project viva, internal and external review. How are ICT...

16 February 2021 1,762 8 View

Are you looking for a quality online conference on teaching and learning technology?

This large international conference will be held online this year due to COVID. I am submitting a paper to the Technology Enhanced Language Learning track (8). It is about a topic I have never...

15 February 2021 1,975 15 View

Room Occupancy Calculation ?

15 February 2021 1,997 6 View

How to find standard axial compressor blade data files ?

I'm looking for standard axial compressor blade row data files for CFX simulation , so could somebody tell me where can I find them ? Like rotor37 , PBS rotor , and something else about them...

13 February 2021 7,745 3 View