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vectors.xls by mlawson
Provides worksheet functions for: dot product of 2 vectors of arbitrary
length magnitude of a single vector of arbitrary length angle between 2
vectors of arbitrary length cross product of 2 vectors of 3 dimensions.
Calculation Reference
Statics & Mechanics of Materials - Hibbeler
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dot_product
Point load on propped cantilever V0001.xls
Calculate bending moments, shear, slope and deflection of a propped
cantilever at any point along its length when it is subject to a point
load at a single point. Beam bending is analyzed with the
Euler-Bernoulli beam equation.
Calculation Reference
Roark's Formulas for Stress and Strain
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Scissor Lift Mechanism.xls
A scissor lift mechanism uses a longitudinal thrust to lift a vertical load. The geometry is solved using the cosine rule and lifting forces and efficiencies are calculated.
Calculation Reference
Machine Design
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