It's the right book, but the wrong page. Compare page 10 in the Google Books link with the OP's attachmentDrClaude said:
AlephZero said:It's the right book, but the wrong page. Compare page 10 in the Google Books link with the OP's attachment
The setbeam() function in MATLAB is used to define and customize the properties of a beam object. This includes setting the beam's geometry, material properties, and boundary conditions. It is an essential tool for creating and manipulating beam elements in a structural analysis or design project.
To plot a beam in MATLAB, you can use the plotbeam() function. This function takes in the beam object as an input and generates a visual representation of the beam's geometry and properties. It is a useful tool for visualizing and analyzing the behavior of beams in various loading and boundary conditions.
Yes, the setbeam() function can be used to define multiple beams simultaneously by providing an array of beam objects as an input. This is helpful when dealing with complex structural systems with multiple beams and connections.
To change the material properties of a beam, you can use the 'E' (Young's modulus) and 'G' (shear modulus) parameters in the setbeam() function. These parameters represent the stiffness and strength of the material and can be adjusted to simulate different materials or variations in the same material.
Yes, it is possible to import beam data from external sources such as CAD software or spreadsheets into MATLAB. This can be achieved by using the importgeometry() function, which allows you to read in beam geometry and properties from various file formats and convert them into beam objects that can be used with setbeam() and plotbeam().
