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[Python] Is there a Python module that can be used to calculate trusses?

1. M by Martin156131 on 15 Apr 2023, edited 17 Apr 2023 #

   Here is a picture of a simple truss:

   

   Is there a Python module so that you can calculate the support forces and member forces? If L and F are given.

2. M by Moult on 15 Apr 2023 # +1 votes

   Ping @Jesusbill ?

   Not a structural engineer, but have you checked https://wiki.osarch.org/index.php?title=AEC_Free_Software_directory#Structural.2C_thermal_and_computational_fluid_dynamics_.28CFD.29_analysis ? Maybe Frame3DD?

3. M by Massimo on 16 Apr 2023 # +1 votes

   @Martin156131 maybe this?

   https://github.com/cslotboom/planesections

   I never tried it but it seems suited for your purpose..

4. M by Martin156131 on 16 Apr 2023 #

   Thanks for the input!

5. B by bernd on 17 Apr 2023 # +2 votes

   Depending on the cross section Freecad FEM

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