Updates for v0.0.98

.github/workflows/build-and-test.yml

@@ -11,7 +11,6 @@ on:
 
 jobs:
   build:
-
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     strategy:
       fail-fast: false
@@ -20,22 +19,40 @@ jobs:
 
     steps:
     - uses: actions/checkout@v3
+
     - name: Set up Python ${{ matrix.python-version }}
       uses: actions/setup-python@v4
       with:
         python-version: ${{ matrix.python-version }}
+
     - name: Install dependencies
       run: |
         python -m pip install --upgrade pip
         python -m pip install flake8 pytest
-        python -m pip install scipy
+        python -m pip install vtk
+        python -m pip install coverage
         if [ -f requirements.txt ]; then pip install -r requirements.txt; fi
+
     - name: Lint with flake8
       run: |
         # stop the build if there are Python syntax errors or undefined names
         flake8 . --count --select=E9,F63,F7,F82 --show-source --statistics
         # exit-zero treats all errors as warnings. The GitHub editor is 127 chars wide
         flake8 . --count --exit-zero --max-complexity=10 --max-line-length=127 --statistics
+
     - name: Test with unittest
       run: |
-        python -m unittest Testing
+        xvfb-run -a coverage run --source=PyNite -m unittest discover
+
+    - name: Convert coverage to XML
+      run: |
+        coverage xml -o .coverage.xml
+
+    - name: Upload coverage to Codecov
+      uses: codecov/codecov-action@v2
+      with:
+        file: .coverage.xml
+        flags: unittests
+        name: codecov-coverage
+        token: ${{ secrets.CODECOV_TOKEN }}
+

Examples/Beam on Elastic Foundation.py

@@ -38,14 +38,16 @@
 G = 11200   # ksi
 boef.add_material('Steel', E, G, 0.3, 490/1000/12**3)
 
-# Define section properties (W8x35)
+# Define section properties (W8x35) and add a section to the model
 A = 10.3    # in^2
 Iz = 127    # in^4 (strong axis)
 Iy = 42.6   # in^4 (weak axis)
 J = 0.769   # in^4
 
+boef.add_section('W8x35', A, Iy, Iz, J)
+
 # Define the member
-boef.add_member('M1', 'N1', 'N' + str(num_nodes), 'Steel', Iy, Iz, J, A)
+boef.add_member('M1', 'N1', 'N' + str(num_nodes), 'Steel', 'W8x35')
 
 # In the next few lines no load case or load combination is being specified. When this is the case,
 # PyNite internally creates a default load case ('Case 1') and a default load combination

Examples/Braced Frame - Spring Supported.py

@@ -13,11 +13,12 @@
 braced_frame.add_node('N3', 15*12, 12*12, 0)
 braced_frame.add_node('N4', 15*12, 0*12, 0)
 
-# Define column properties (use W10x33 from the AISC Manual):
+# Define column properties (use W10x33 from the AISC Manual) and add section to the model:
 Iy = 36.6 # in^4
 Iz = 171  # in^4
 J = 0.58  # in^4
 A = 9.71  # in^2
+braced_frame.add_section('W10x33', A, Iy, Iz, J)
 
 # Define a material
 E = 29000 # Young's modulus (ksi)
@@ -27,29 +28,31 @@
 braced_frame.add_material('Steel', E, G, nu, rho)
 
 # Define the columns
-braced_frame.add_member('Col1', 'N1', 'N2', 'Steel', Iy, Iz, J, A)
-braced_frame.add_member('Col2', 'N4', 'N3', 'Steel', Iy, Iz, J, A)
+braced_frame.add_member('Col1', 'N1', 'N2', 'Steel', 'W10x33')
+braced_frame.add_member('Col2', 'N4', 'N3', 'Steel', 'W10x33')
 
-# Define beam properties (Use W8x24)
+# Define beam properties (Use W8x24) and add section to the model
 Iy = 18.3 # in^4
 Iz = 82.7 # in^4
 J = 0.346 # in^4
 A = 7.08 # in^2
+braced_frame.add_section('W8x24', A, Iy, Iz, J)
 
 # Define the beams
-braced_frame.add_member('Beam', 'N2', 'N3', 'Steel', Iy, Iz, J, A)
+braced_frame.add_member('Beam', 'N2', 'N3', 'Steel', 'W8x24')
 braced_frame.def_releases('Beam', Ryi=True, Rzi=True, Ryj=True, Rzj=True)
 
 # Define the brace properties
 # We'll use a section with L/r <= 300 which is a common rule of thumb for
-# tension members. We'll use L4x4x1/4.
+# tension members. We'll use L4x4x1/4. 
 Iy = 3 # in^4
 Iz = 3 # in^4
 J = 0.0438 # in^4
 A = 1.94 # in^2
+braced_frame.add_section('L4x4x1/4', A, Iy, Iz, J)
 
 # Define a brace (tension and compression - both ways)
-braced_frame.add_member('Brace1', 'N1', 'N3', 'Steel', Iy, Iz, J, A)
+braced_frame.add_member('Brace1', 'N1', 'N3', 'Steel', 'L4x4x1/4')
 
 # Let's add spring supports to the base of the structure. We'll add a couple of
 # extra nodes at the base of the structure that will receive the springs. The
@@ -97,18 +100,18 @@
 # to the full member length. Note also that the direction uses lowercase
 # notations to indicate member local coordinate systems. Brace loads have been
 # neglected.
-braced_frame.add_member_dist_load('Beam', Direction='Fy', w1=-0.024/12,
+braced_frame.add_member_dist_load('Beam', direction='Fy', w1=-0.024/12,
                               w2=-0.024/12, x1=0, x2=15*12, case='D')
-braced_frame.add_member_dist_load('Col1', Direction='Fx', w1=-0.033/12,
+braced_frame.add_member_dist_load('Col1', direction='Fx', w1=-0.033/12,
                               w2=-0.033/12, x1=0, x2=12*12, case='D')
-braced_frame.add_member_dist_load('Col2', Direction='Fx', w1=-0.033/12,
+braced_frame.add_member_dist_load('Col2', direction='Fx', w1=-0.033/12,
                               w2=-0.033/12, x1=0, x2=12*12, case='D')
 
 # Add nodal wind loads of 25 kips to each side of the frame. Note that the
 # direction uses uppercase notation to indicate model global coordinate
 # system.
-braced_frame.add_node_load('N2', Direction='FX', P=25, case='W')
-braced_frame.add_node_load('N3', Direction='FX', P=25, case='W')
+braced_frame.add_node_load('N2', direction='FX', P=25, case='W')
+braced_frame.add_node_load('N3', direction='FX', P=25, case='W')
 
 # Create load combinations
 # Note that the load combination '1.4D' has no lateral load, but does have

Examples/Braced Frame - Tension Only.py

@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@
 Iz = 171 # in^4
 J = 0.58 # in^4
 A = 9.71 # in^2
+braced_frame.add_section('W10x33', A, Iy, Iz, J)
 
 # Define a material
 E = 29000 # ksi
@@ -27,17 +28,18 @@
 braced_frame.add_material('Steel', E, G, nu, rho)
 
 # Define the columns
-braced_frame.add_member('Col1', 'N1', 'N2', 'Steel', Iy, Iz, J, A)
-braced_frame.add_member('Col2', 'N4', 'N3', 'Steel', Iy, Iz, J, A)
+braced_frame.add_member('Col1', 'N1', 'N2', 'Steel', 'W10x33')
+braced_frame.add_member('Col2', 'N4', 'N3', 'Steel', 'W10x33')
 
 # Define beam properties (Use W8x24)
 Iy = 18.3 # in^4
 Iz = 82.7 # in^4
 J = 0.346 # in^4
 A = 7.08 # in^2
+braced_frame.add_section('W8x24', A, Iy, Iz, J)
 
 # Define the beams
-braced_frame.add_member('Beam', 'N2', 'N3', 'Steel', Iy, Iz, J, A)
+braced_frame.add_member('Beam', 'N2', 'N3', 'Steel', 'W8x24')
 braced_frame.def_releases('Beam', Ryi=True, Rzi=True, Ryj=True, Rzj=True)
 
 # Define the brace properties
@@ -47,12 +49,11 @@
 Iz = 3 # in^4
 J = 0.0438 # in^4
 A = 1.94 # in^2
+braced_frame.add_section('L4x4x1/4', A, Iy, Iz, J)
 
 # Define the braces
-braced_frame.add_member('Brace1', 'N1', 'N3', 'Steel', Iy, Iz, J, A,
-                      tension_only=True)
-braced_frame.add_member('Brace2', 'N4', 'N2', 'Steel', Iy, Iz, J, A,
-                      tension_only=True)
+braced_frame.add_member('Brace1', 'N1', 'N3', 'Steel', 'L4x4x1/4', tension_only=True)
+braced_frame.add_member('Brace2', 'N4', 'N2', 'Steel', 'L4x4x1/4', tension_only=True)
 
 # Release the brace ends to form an axial member
 braced_frame.def_releases('Brace1', Ryi=True, Rzi=True, Ryj=True, Rzj=True)
@@ -75,18 +76,18 @@
 # to the full member length. Note also that the direction uses lowercase
 # notations to indicate member local coordinate systems. Brace loads have been
 # neglected.
-braced_frame.add_member_dist_load('Beam', Direction='Fy', w1=-0.024/12,
+braced_frame.add_member_dist_load('Beam', direction='Fy', w1=-0.024/12,
                               w2=-0.024/12, x1=0, x2=15*12, case='D')
-braced_frame.add_member_dist_load('Col1', Direction='Fx', w1=-0.033/12,
+braced_frame.add_member_dist_load('Col1', direction='Fx', w1=-0.033/12,
                               w2=-0.033/12, x1=0, x2=12*12, case='D')
-braced_frame.add_member_dist_load('Col2', Direction='Fx', w1=-0.033/12,
+braced_frame.add_member_dist_load('Col2', direction='Fx', w1=-0.033/12,
                               w2=-0.033/12, x1=0, x2=12*12, case='D')
 
 # Add nodal wind loads of 25 kips to each side of the frame. Note that the
 # direction uses uppercase notation to indicate model global coordinate
 # system.
-braced_frame.add_node_load('N2', Direction='FX', P=25, case='W')
-braced_frame.add_node_load('N3', Direction='FX', P=25, case='W')
+braced_frame.add_node_load('N2', direction='FX', P=25, case='W')
+braced_frame.add_node_load('N3', direction='FX', P=25, case='W')
 
 # Create load combinations
 # Note that the load combination '1.4D' has no lateral load, but does have

Examples/Circular Bin with Conical Hopper.py

@@ -69,5 +69,11 @@
 model.analyze()
 
 # Render the model. Labels and loads will be turned off to speed up interaction.
-from PyNite.Visualization import Renderer, render_model
-render_model(model, 0.1, render_loads=True, color_map='dz', combo_name='1.4F', labels=False)
+from PyNite.Visualization import Renderer
+rndr = Renderer(model)
+rndr.annotation_size = 0.1
+rndr.render_loads = False
+rndr.color_map = 'dz'
+rndr.combo_name = '1.4F'
+rndr.labels = False
+rndr.render_model()

Examples/Moment Frame - Lateral Load.py

@@ -18,6 +18,7 @@
 Iz = 171 # in^4
 J = 0.58 # in^4
 A = 9.71 # in^2
+MomentFrame.add_section('W10x33', A, Iy, Iz, J)
 
 # Define a material
 E = 29000 # ksi
@@ -27,17 +28,18 @@
 MomentFrame.add_material('Steel', E, G, nu, rho)
 
 # Define the columns
-MomentFrame.add_member('Col1', 'N1', 'N2', 'Steel', Iy, Iz, J, A)
-MomentFrame.add_member('Col2', 'N4', 'N3', 'Steel', Iy, Iz, J, A)
+MomentFrame.add_member('Col1', 'N1', 'N2', 'Steel', 'W10x33')
+MomentFrame.add_member('Col2', 'N4', 'N3', 'Steel', 'W10x33')
 
 # Define beam properties (Use W8x24)
 Iy = 18.3 # in^4
 Iz = 82.7 # in^4
 J = 0.346 # in^4
 A = 7.08 # in^2
+MomentFrame.add_section('W8x24', A, Iy, Iz, J)
 
 # Define the beams
-MomentFrame.add_member('Beam', 'N2', 'N3', 'Steel', Iy, Iz, J, A)
+MomentFrame.add_member('Beam', 'N2', 'N3', 'Steel', 'W8x24')
 
 # Provide fixed supports at the bases of the columns
 MomentFrame.def_support('N1', support_DX=True, support_DY=True, support_DZ=True, support_RX=True, support_RY=True, support_RZ=True)
@@ -46,13 +48,13 @@
 # Add self weight dead loads to the frame
 # Note that we could leave 'x1' and 'x2' undefined below and it would default to the full member length
 # Note also that the direction uses lowercase notations to indicate member local coordinate systems
-MomentFrame.add_member_dist_load('Beam', Direction='Fy', w1=-0.024/12, w2=-0.024/12, x1=0, x2=15*12, case='D')
-MomentFrame.add_member_dist_load('Col1', Direction='Fx', w1=-0.033/12, w2=-0.033/12, x1=0, x2=12*12, case='D')
-MomentFrame.add_member_dist_load('Col2', Direction='Fx', w1=-0.033/12, w2=-0.033/12, x1=0, x2=12*12, case='D')
+MomentFrame.add_member_dist_load('Beam', direction='Fy', w1=-0.024/12, w2=-0.024/12, x1=0, x2=15*12, case='D')
+MomentFrame.add_member_dist_load('Col1', direction='Fx', w1=-0.033/12, w2=-0.033/12, x1=0, x2=12*12, case='D')
+MomentFrame.add_member_dist_load('Col2', direction='Fx', w1=-0.033/12, w2=-0.033/12, x1=0, x2=12*12, case='D')
 
 # Add a nodal wind load of 10 kips at the left side of the frame
 # Note that the direction uses uppercase notation to indicate model global coordinate system
-MomentFrame.add_node_load('N2', Direction='FX', P=10, case='W')
+MomentFrame.add_node_load('N2', direction='FX', P=10, case='W')
 
 # Create two load combinations
 MomentFrame.add_load_combo('1.2D+1.0W', factors={'D':1.2, 'W':1.0})
@@ -69,8 +71,13 @@
 # MomentFrame.analyze_linear(log=True)
 
 # Display the deformed shape of the structure magnified 50 times with the text height 5 model units (inches) high
-from PyNite import Visualization
-Visualization.render_model(MomentFrame, annotation_size=5, deformed_shape=True, deformed_scale=50, combo_name='1.2D+1.0W')
+from PyNite.Visualization import Renderer
+rndr = Renderer(MomentFrame)
+rndr.annotation_size = 5
+rndr.deformed_shape = True
+rndr.deformed_scale = 50
+rndr.combo_name = '1.2D+1.0W'
+rndr.render_model(MomentFrame)
 
 # Plot the moment diagram for the beam
 MomentFrame.members['Beam'].plot_moment('Mz', combo_name='1.2D+1.0W')

Examples/P-Delta Analysis.py

@@ -23,8 +23,9 @@
     # Add nodes
     cantilever.add_node('N' + str(i+1), 0, i*L/(num_nodes - 1), 0)
 
-# Add the member
-cantilever.add_member('M1', 'N1', 'N6', 'Steel', I, I, 200/12**4, 10/12**2)
+# Add the section and member
+cantilever.add_section('MySection', 10/12**2, I, I, 200/12**4)
+cantilever.add_member('M1', 'N1', 'N6', 'Steel',  'MySection')
 
 # Add a fixed support at the base of the column
 cantilever.def_support('N1', True, True, True, True, True, True)

Examples/Rectangular Tank Wall - Hydrostatic Loads.py

@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@
 renderer.deformed_scale = 1000
 renderer.color_map = 'Qy'
 renderer.combo_name = '1.4F'
-renderer.labels = True
+renderer.show_labels = True
 renderer.scalar_bar = True
 renderer.scalar_bar_text_size = 12
 renderer.render_model()
@@ -89,10 +89,10 @@
 My = -0.0242*qo*a**2
 
 # Pynite solution
-Qx_pn = model.Quads['Q176'].shear(-1, 0, True, '1.4F')[0, 0]
-Qy_pn = model.Meshes['MSH1'].max_shear('Qy', '1.4F')
-Mx_pn = model.Quads['Q176'].moment(-1, 0, True, '1.4F')[0, 0]
-My_pn = model.Meshes['MSH1'].min_moment('My', '1.4F')
+Qx_pn = model.quads['Q176'].shear(-1, 0, True, '1.4F')[0, 0]
+Qy_pn = model.meshes['MSH1'].max_shear('Qy', '1.4F')
+Mx_pn = model.quads['Q176'].moment(-1, 0, True, '1.4F')[0, 0]
+My_pn = model.meshes['MSH1'].min_moment('My', '1.4F')
 
 # Comparison of solutions
 print('Max Moment at Side Mid-Height of Wall, Mx | Pynite: ', Mx_pn, '| Timoshenko: ', Mx)

Examples/Simple Beam - Factored Envelope.py

@@ -22,9 +22,12 @@
 rho = 2.836e-4  # Density (kci)
 simple_beam.add_material('Steel', E, G, nu, rho)
 
-# Add a beam with the following properties:
+# Add a section with the following properties:
 # Iy = 100 in^4, Iz = 150 in^4, J = 250 in^4, A = 20 in^2
-simple_beam.add_member('M1', 'N1', 'N2', 'Steel', 100, 150, 250, 20)
+simple_beam.add_section('MySection', 20, 100, 150, 250)
+
+#Add member
+simple_beam.add_member('M1', 'N1', 'N2', 'Steel', 'MySection')
 
 # Provide simple supports
 simple_beam.def_support('N1', True, True, True, True, False, False)  # Constrained for torsion at 'N1'

Examples/Simple Beam - Point Load.py

@@ -21,9 +21,12 @@
 rho = 2.836e-4  # Density (kci)
 simple_beam.add_material('Steel', E, G, nu, rho)
 
-# Add a beam with the following properties:
+# Add a section with the following properties:
 # Iy = 100 in^4, Iz = 150 in^4, J = 250 in^4, A = 20 in^2
-simple_beam.add_member('M1', 'N1', 'N2', 'Steel', 100, 150, 250, 20)
+simple_beam.add_section('MySection', 20, 100, 150, 250)
+
+#Add member
+simple_beam.add_member('M1', 'N1', 'N2', 'Steel', 'MySection')
 
 # Provide simple supports
 simple_beam.def_support('N1', True, True, True, True, False, False)  # Constrained for torsion at 'N1'

Examples/Simple Beam - Uniform Load.py

@@ -19,9 +19,12 @@
 rho = 2.836e-4  # Density (kci)
 simple_beam.add_material('Steel', E, G, nu, rho)
 
-# Add a beam with the following properties:
+# Add a section with the following properties:
 # Iy = 100 in^4, Iz = 150 in^4, J = 250 in^4, A = 20 in^2
-simple_beam.add_member('M1', 'N1', 'N2', 'Steel', 100, 150, 250, 20)
+simple_beam.add_section('MySection', 20, 100, 150, 250)
+
+#Add member
+simple_beam.add_member('M1', 'N1', 'N2', 'Steel', 'MySection')
 
 # Provide simple supports
 simple_beam.def_support('N1', True, True, True, False, False, False)

Examples/Space Frame - Nodal Loads 1.py

@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@
 Iy = 100
 Iz = 100
 A = 10
+frame.add_section('MySection', A, Iy, Iz, J)
 
 # Define a material
 E = 30000
@@ -34,9 +35,9 @@
 rho = 2.836e-4
 frame.add_material('Steel', E, G, nu, rho)
 
-frame.add_member('M1', 'N2', 'N1', 'Steel', Iy, Iz, J, A)
-frame.add_member('M2', 'N3', 'N1', 'Steel', Iy, Iz, J, A)
-frame.add_member('M3', 'N4', 'N1', 'Steel', Iy, Iz, J, A)
+frame.add_member('M1', 'N2', 'N1', 'Steel', 'MySection')
+frame.add_member('M2', 'N3', 'N1', 'Steel', 'MySection')
+frame.add_member('M3', 'N4', 'N1', 'Steel', 'MySection')
 
 # Add nodal loads
 frame.add_node_load('N1', 'FY', -50)