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For a buildup of n rectangular sections (ibeam, c-channel, sandwich, etc.), this program computes the location of neutral axis (measured from bottom of section), and the moment of inertia.
NOTE: One can model two plates with open space between by assigning B=0, H=distance between for the section between the plates.
The program was written for the new hp33s, but has been tested on the 32sii and works. Should also work for most HPs supporting keystroke rpn programming, like the hp42s. Hope it is of some use!
LBL I 123456789 RCL Z X ≠ Y? CLVARS 123456789 RCL Z X ≠ Y? INPUT N 123456789 STO Z INPUT B INPUT H RCL H 2 ÷ RCL + T RCL B RCL × H × RCL + Q STO Q RCL B RCL H × RCL + R STO R 1 RCL + V STO V RCL Q RCL ÷ R RCL - C X2 RCL × A RCL + I STO I RCL T RCL H 2 ÷ + RCL Q RCL ÷ R - X2 RCL × B RCL × H RCL H 3 YX RCL × B 12 ÷ + RCL + I STO I RCL Q RCL ÷ R STO C RCL B RCL × H RCL + A STO A RCL T RCL + H STO T RCL V RCL N X>Y? GTO I RCL C **location of neutral axis** RCL I **value of composite Ix ** CLVARS RTN Checksums- HP32sii: CK=576B 138.0 HP33s: CK=C3CC LN=321
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