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Temperature Units
Simple units conversion Unit conversion are simple (in most cases): Converting a quantity, say length, from one unit (e.g. inches) to another (e.g. meters) involves multiplying the quantity by a factor (namely 0.0254). This is very convenient because the following calculations can be done without any ambiguity: Why am I even writing about this? This stuff is trivial. A paradox …
Posted in Mathcad, The Inside Scoop, Uncategorized
Tagged engineering calculations, Mathcad, temperatures, unit conversion, units
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Smoots and Smonths (Part 2)
Last week I came across an amusing Tweet from a colleague referencing a discussion on Reddit Math: I couldn’t resist checking this out in Mathcad Prime. True enough! The quantity 10! seconds is exactly 42 days or 6 weeks in length. 60 seconds! produces a unit compatibility error in Mathcad (see below). However, it is easy enough to …
Smoots and Smonths (Part 1)
Mathcad’s unit handling capabilities and flexibility with units have always been one of the product’s most liked characteristics. I personally find Mathcad’s unit capabilities to be both a source of amusement and a catalyst for my creativity. For example, playing with a built-in Mathcad unit like the Smoot lets one think about common situations, such as free fall, in a …
Calculating the Thickness of a Steel Pole – So Easy With Mathcad!
Today, I ran into this forum discussion where a student asked for help doing a calculation. The task was to calculate how thick a steel pole would need to be to hold a hanging object with a defined weight: “… If I have a solid steel pole with a length of 50 cm, hang this from a roof, and want …
Posted in Tips & Tricks
Tagged 2D diagram, beam calculation, download, equations, Excel, Knovel, standard math notation, structural engineering, units, worksheet
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Mathcad A-Z: L is for Labels
Labels what you might ask? Labels are a new feature in Mathcad Prime 1.0 that allow you to assign different meanings to the same character. A label is a way of designating a math type such as variables, constants and units. A label allows you to format all units, say to a certain look. We developed labels because sometimes you …
Posted in Mathcad A to Z
Tagged constants, Mathcad Prime 1.0, units, variables, worksheet
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Mathcad A-Z: K is for Knovel Math
The validity and ultimately the acceptance of a solution to any engineering or scientific problem may be directly impacted by the lack of provenance for any of the critical elements used in this new design or concept. It is therefore imperative when performing calculations that relate to these designs that any references utilised have been obtained from a trusted or …
Posted in Literature, Mathcad A to Z
Tagged design trade-offs, engineering calculations, Knovel, Mathcad Prime 1.0, reference handbook, units, worksheet
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Mathcad Prime 1.0 is Officially Launched!
Last week I let everyone know we were close to launching Mathcad Prime 1.0. As of yesterday, I am happy to announce that Mathcad Prime 1.0 is officially launched and available to order. The next generation of Mathcad, Mathcad Prime 1.0 delivers a new tasked-based user interface, within a document-centric calculations environment, enabling engineers to focus on developing engineering calculations …
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Tagged dynamic units, engineering calculation software, units
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Why is Mathcad so Keen on Units?
In an earlier Blog Mona Zeftel writes about units checking and conversion in Mathcad. Sure it is a convenience, but why is unit handling such an important part of Mathcad’s product strategy. If I am an engineer designing a spacecraft to orbit Mars (this blog is not about criticizing NASA engineers), sure it would be nice if the program checked …
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Tagged custom units, dynamic units, engineering, engineering calculation software, unit checking, units
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