in reply to you :-
rb1957
1) that "patch test" sounds something like what i'm trying to do
2) yes, i tried google (as was suggested). i found a little info, but, i'm still looking
cooperDBM
1) no, you are definitely NOT a dim bulb ! this stuff (research) is highly specialised, and i have...
thanks again for your replies
i'll give you even more info, about what i'm doing.
i'm working on a comparative research study.
the study involves analysing the reliability of a 1-D beam.
the reliability has previously been calculated by several authors. each author has a reliability analysis...
thanks for your replies
i'll give you a bit more info, about what i'm doing -- to give you an idea about what i'm after. i'll try NOT to use too much "technical jargon".
i'm working on a research study.
the study involves analysing the reliability of a 1-D beam.
the beam has fixed supports at...
i'm analysing a 1-Dimensional beam, which is subjected to a Uniformly Distributed Load (UDL).
i'm analysing the beam using Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
i'm using 1-Dimensional beam elements, that have 2 Degrees Of Freedom (DOF) at each node -- vertical displacement, and rotation. the...