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m.y
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units

Post by m.y »

Can i use (KN-m-sec) in opensees ? Can i receive exact result with these units?
vesna
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Re: units

Post by vesna »

You can use any units you want but you have to be consistent. Your output will be in the same units as your input.
m.y
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Re: units

Post by m.y »

Hello,
Excuse me,Do i have to write program for units,such as LibUnits.tcl?
vesna
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Re: units

Post by vesna »

No, you do not have to. LibUnits.tcl is useful if some of the input parameters are in one units and some of them are in another units.
m.y
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Re: units

Post by m.y »

I really appreciate you.have a nice day.
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