Envelope and plot beam results

[AlexGriffiths526]

Hiya,

I am analysing a few load cases using the beam analysis. There are three load cases in total based on the IL to maximise the SF, BM+ and BM-

Is there a convenient way to envelope and plot the results in a similar way to the bridge module?

Reading the API reference there appears to be a pycba.results.Envolopes which contain a list of member results. But I am unsure how to use this. If you have any ideas they would be very welcome. :)

[ccaprani]

Thank you @AlexGriffiths526 ; I had planned on doing this (#4), and have now got to it with your nudge. While it was 'possible', it wasn't friendly, and now (I think) it is. It will also automatically do the load patterning - refer to the new examples notebook.

This is now included in a new v0.4.0 as it is a significant enough increase in capability.

[AlexGriffiths526]

Thanks for the very prompt response and implementation. I have now tested the new feature and it works really nicely. Multiple envelopes can also be augmented as per the bridge module. This flexibility is really helpful for my particular case as the assessment code I am using CS454 reduces the intensity of the longer total loaded lengths. Meaning It may be more onerous to have a single-span loaded rather than alternating spans.

[ccaprani]

Hi @AlexGriffiths526 ; that sounds like a great use-case. Would you be interested in contributing an example that illustrates it? If you aren't sure how to do it via github, I'd be glad to make it with your guidance!

[AlexGriffiths526]

Hi @ccaprani I will give it a go! :)

[ccaprani]

@AlexGriffiths526 - great! Let me know how I can help!

[AlexGriffiths526]

Hi @ccaprani, I have put an example together and submitted a pull request (I think that is the way to do it) please let me know if you have any comments.

[ccaprani]

Hi @AlexGriffiths526 - really sorry - struggling for time at the moment. Really appreciate the contribution and will revert shortly. Thank you!