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    Ideas NX11 for composites

    Hi Colleagues, I hope this time someone helps me.I am going to start a project where we´ll make finite element models of composite shapes (fiber and epoxy). The goal is to check their properties under different load conditions, response to vibrations, connections, etcetera. I wonder if Ideas...
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    Error on "java exception"

    Hi, i recently installed matlab and i have not been able to use it cause when i try to run it, i receive this error ("java exception etc" ) message and it doesn't open. Can anyone help me please ? any comments appreciated, Victor
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    MatLab and FEA ?

    Hi Colleagues, I want to know how well MatLab performs if i use it for learning the Finite Element Method. Remember that i only want to build small models in order to learn the basics of FEA. I will appreciate all suggestions. Thanks in advance, Victor
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    Is Visual Basic powerful enough for learning FEA ?

    DRW75, Tell me why you'll only be able to work with a limited number of elements (1000 as you said). I am about to start learning programming and up to now i do not know which language to choose (visual basic,matlab,c++..). Please give me some advice, thanks, Victor
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    Is Visual Basic powerful enough for learning FEA ?

    Hi colleagues. I would like to know your opinions about this question. I am a civil engineer and i am interested in FEA for analysis of shells, among other things. All answers appreciated. Thanks, Victor
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    A good masters program.

    Hi colleagues, I am a recently graduated civil engineer. I am looking for a master of science/engineering related to computational mechanics. As far as i have seen, programs like that are only offered in Germany. Can you tell me about a Canadian or US school where i can study something...
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    can i write c / c++ code in matlab?

    Hi, i am using matlab 6.5.i want to know if i have to install a compiler for writing c or c++ code. Can i write the code in matlab?. By the way, Can you tell me how powerful the matlab language is ? Feel free to give me any suggestions. Thanks, Victor
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    Matlab runs in the background

    Hi Engineers, I wonder if there's a way to stop matlab from running in the background. This is very memory consuming, so my computer is a lot slower now.I appreciate all your suggestions thanks, Victor
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    Are Eaglepoint and Architectural Desktop 3.3 Compatible ?

    Hi colleagues, i have a license of Architectural desktop at the place i am working now. This software is like autocad with some more features included. The question is, Do i have to buy another Acad license in order to install eaglepoint ? Or can i just use Arch Desk ? Can anyone tell me...
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    Are Eaglepoint and Architectural Desktop 3.3 Compatible ?

    Hi colleagues, i have a license of Architectural desktop at the place i am working now. This software is like autocad with some more features included. The question is, Do i have to buy another Acad license in order to install eaglepoint ? Or can i just use Arch Desk ? Can anyone tell me...
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    Are Eaglepoint and Architectural Desktop 3.3 compatible ?

    HI COLLEAGUES, I WANT TO KNOW THIS BECAUSE IT IS EASIER FOR ME TO USE A. D. I STARTED IN ARCHITECTURE THEN MOVED TO CIVIL. THANKS VICTOR
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    Autocad 2004 & Eaglepoint 2002 ?

    Hi colleagues, My question is Can i install Eaglepoint 2002 and use it with ACAD 2004 ? or Should i buy the latest Eaglepoint version ? Thank you very much for your answers, Victor
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    Curve beams in sap2000/ etabs 7.xx ?

    Hi, Can somebody tell me if i can draw and analyze curved concrete beams with version 7.xx of any of these programs ? Regards, Victor
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    The membrane element and perimetral beams

    Hi, Can anyone tell me if the loads are taken into consideration when using "membrane" in sap2000 ? I mean, are the membrane loads passed to the beams ?
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    A problem with etabs.

    Hello colleagues, recently i installed a trial version of etabs and it does not seem to work properly. The "add more buttons" option does not show at all unless i choose to reset the toolbars. And also sometimes i open the winxp task manager and i see that the program is consuming all the ram...

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