Tension Types and Sag Explained
This article outlines some of the basic concepts behind how Tensions Types and Sag are accounted for in O-Calc Pro. The full primer on this topic is linked to…
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Theory of operation
Formulas and techniques used by O-Calc Pro to perform pole loading
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Applied Loads Summary
This report provides more detailed information regarding the forces being applied to the pole in relation to wine pressure as dictated by the loadcase, and the worst wind…
Analysis Reports Explained
Analysis Report – Page 1 Figure 1. Page 1 of Analysis Report Pole Num – set by the user in the data entry panel Aux Data Fields 1-6…
Accessing FEA data, resonant frequency analysis
For any ordinary type of standard analysis tasks, and even for the bulk of advanced tasks O-Calc Pro has reports and tools provided for you to use. On…
Differences between O-Calc and hand calculations
When comparing O-Calc to simplified hand calculations it is sometimes surprising to find that there can be some differences. Let’s look at a very simple example of a…
Understanding the PPL Coordinate Space
This document describes the coordinate conventions used to describe all physical and notional elements in the PPL system. By convention all linear values are in inches and all…
Osmose O-Calc® Pro Theory of Operation
1.0 Coordinates All coordinates are in a cylindrical polar scheme relative to an immediate parent. A = Rotation about a vertical axis in radians X = Distance from…