Python can be used for structural engineering and earthquake engineering applications like complex and repetitive calculations. It has benefits like being free, fast, easy to use, and having many open source libraries. Ordinary differential equations can be solved in Python using functions like sympy. Differentiation and integration can be performed using Sympy library functions. Linear systems of equations and polynomials can be solved using NumPy functions. Monte Carlo simulation is used to model probability and deal with risk/uncertainty and can be applied to complex engineering problems.
Python can be used for structural engineering and earthquake engineering applications like complex and repetitive calculations. It has benefits like being free, fast, easy to use, and having many open source libraries. Ordinary differential equations can be solved in Python using functions like sympy. Differentiation and integration can be performed using Sympy library functions. Linear systems of equations and polynomials can be solved using NumPy functions. Monte Carlo simulation is used to model probability and deal with risk/uncertainty and can be applied to complex engineering problems.
Python can be used for structural engineering and earthquake engineering applications like complex and repetitive calculations. It has benefits like being free, fast, easy to use, and having many open source libraries. Ordinary differential equations can be solved in Python using functions like sympy. Differentiation and integration can be performed using Sympy library functions. Linear systems of equations and polynomials can be solved using NumPy functions. Monte Carlo simulation is used to model probability and deal with risk/uncertainty and can be applied to complex engineering problems.
Python can be used for structural engineering and earthquake engineering applications like complex and repetitive calculations. It has benefits like being free, fast, easy to use, and having many open source libraries. Ordinary differential equations can be solved in Python using functions like sympy. Differentiation and integration can be performed using Sympy library functions. Linear systems of equations and polynomials can be solved using NumPy functions. Monte Carlo simulation is used to model probability and deal with risk/uncertainty and can be applied to complex engineering problems.
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Explain few examples in structural Engineering / Earthquake engineering where
Python can be used? Write few benefits of using Python over other programming languages or application software. Examples Complex and repetitive calculation problems Benefits Free, faster and easy to use Open source and have huge group of free libraries for finite element analysis, graphing, mathematics, arrays.etc
2. Write an example of use of Python in solving ordinary differential equations. Explain
some of the functions to solve ordinary differential equation using Python.
3. How can differentiation and integration be done in Python. Explain with examples Differentiation and integration can be done in Python through the use of Sympy library. Examples: Differentiation: from sympy import symbols, diff x,y=symbols(“x y”) expr=5*x print(diff(expr,x)) Output=5 Integration: from sympy import symbols, diff x,y=symbols(“x y”) expr=5*x print(diff(expr,x)) Output=5*x2/2
4. List commands used for solving the following types of equations
a. Ordinary Differential equations b. System of linear equations c. Polynomials a. Ordinary Differential equations
b. System of linear equations
import numpy as np A=np.array([4,3,2],[-2,2,3],[3,-5,2]]) B=np.array([25,-10,-4]) X=np.linalg.solve(A,B) print(X) Output=[5,3,-2]
c. Polynomials import numpy as np coeff=[1,-6,11,-6] print(np.roots(coeff)) output:[3,2,1]
5. Write Short note on Artificial Intelligence and its computation
6. Define neural network & explain the steps to construct & train the neuron.
7. Write about three functions of Python that are used for interpolation with syntax and example
8. List any five FEM based structural analysis software. List & explain the types of Dynamic analysis that can be performed by present day FEM analysis software. Five FEM based structural analysis software Ansys Abaqus Simulation Adina Opensees Type of dynamic analysis that can be performed by present FEM analysis software Linear Static Analysis: It is the analysis where a linear relation holds between the applied load and displacement. It is applicable to structures where stress remain in the elastic range of the used material. The models stiffness matrix is constant. Linear Dynamic Analysis:. Non-Linear Static Analysis: It is the analysis where a non- linear relation holds between the applied load and displacement Non-Linear Dynamic Analysis
9. Explain element based non-linearity & material based non linearity. How it is being considered by present day FEM analysis software.
10. Explain different material models used for concrete and reinforcement materials for numerical simulation
11. Discuss about the moment-curvature analysis and P-M interaction diagram. Explain about its importance and methodology for depicting the non-linear response of the structures Moment curvature analysis is a method of determining the load-deformation behavior of a concrete section using nonlinear material stress-strain relationships. P-M interaction diagram is used to design reinforced concrete members in which axial force and bending moment act simultaneously. 12. Consider the cantilevered truss as sketched in the figure below, and calculate the forces in each member necessary code inside the main calculation function. The user is free to assign the value of the loads L1, L2 and L3 whereas others values are assigned. (Write the steps only) Step 1: Compute values of thita thita_1=atan(Lcd/Lce) thita_1=atan(Lcd/Lce) Step 2: Using equilibrium at joints At joint E Fde=L2/sin(thita_1) Fce=Fde*cos(thita_1) At joint C Fca=Fce Fbc=Fac/cos(thita_2) Fcd=Fbc*sin(thita_2)
13. Write the steps to construct & train the neuron to predict the maximum time dependent deflection of simply supported RC beam (10m.span) with given data (assuming EI=constant).
14. Explain about the concept of Monte Carlo simulation? What are the uses of Monte Carlo simulation? Explain the concept of optimization and its uses in the Engineering Monte Carlo simulation is a model used to predict the probability of a variety of outcomes when the potential for random variable is present. It is a technique use to understand impacts of risk and uncertainties in prediction and forecasting models. It requires assigning multiple values to an uncertain variable to achieve multiple results and then averaging the result to obtain an estimate.
Its uses are:
It is used for solving complex engineering problems as it can deals with a large number of random variables, various distribution types and non-linear engineering models. It can be applied to diverge problems ranging from the simulation of complex physical phenomena.
