• LS EC 01: snow loads on duo pitched roof

    Description Results Snow loads generated by Diamonds References Oppe, M. (2005). Example: Determination of loads on a building enveloppe. Calculation Sheet Access Steel, SX016a-EN-EU.

  • LW EC 01: wind loads on duo pitched roof

    Description Results Wind loads generated by Diamonds 1. The peak pressure cannot be requested as a result in Diamonds. But it is possible to request it as an intermediar results using this method. 2. The independent reference states that the load in zone D should be 4.59kN/m instead of 3.28kN/m….

  • SLL 03: beam on three supports

    Description Results Deformation  in Diamonds References Mécaniciens, S. F. D. (1990). Guide de validation des progiciels de calcul des structures: SSLL 03: poutre élancée sur 3 appuis.

  • TLL 01: Beam under temperature load

    Description Results Load 1: global temperature change Load 2: lineair gradient in local y’ direction  Load 3: lineair gradient in local z’ direction References Hibbeler, R. (2006). Sterkteleer, 2/e. Pearson Education. Weaver, W., & Gere, J. M. (1990). Matrix analysis of framed structures Table B-2. In Springer eBooks. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4684-7487-9

  • Error: Unexpected end of file

    When starting Diamonds (by double clicking the Diamonds logo, not by double clicking a Diamonds-file), you get the error: [NL]: Onverwacht bestandseinde opgetreden. De volgende elementen zijn niet afgesloten: (…) Solution Reset the Diamonds preferences.

  • Intro – validation of Diamonds

    Content Analysis Static SLL 01: Fixed beam with various loads SLL 02: Shear deformation in simply supported beam SLL 03: Beam on three supports SLL 04: Stepped cantilever loaded with torsion SLL 05: Bending of rigidly connected beams SLL 06: Beam on elastic foundation SLL 07: Beam on elastic foundation,…

  • DLS 05: Compressor blade: thin shell – eigen modes

    Description Results References Mécaniciens, S. F. D. (1990). Guide de validation des progiciels de calcul des structures: SDLS 05: aube de compresseur: coque mince encastrée-libre