Class StructuralPrimitives

java.lang.Object

org.episteme.social.architecture.StructuralPrimitives

public final class StructuralPrimitives
extends Object

Fundamental structural engineering calculations for architectural analysis. Provides basic primitives for stress evaluation and structural component behavior (e.g., arch thrust).

Since:

1.0

Version:

2.0

Author:

Silvere Martin-Michiellot, Gemini AI (Google DeepMind)

Method Summary

Modifier and Type	Method	Description
static Quantity<Force>	calculateArchThrust(Quantity<?> uniformLoad, Quantity<Length> span, Quantity<Length> height)	Calculates the horizontal thrust (H) of a simple parabolic arch supporting a uniform load.
static Quantity<?>	calculateStress(Quantity<Force> load, Quantity<Area> area)	Calculates the uniform mechanical stress (pressure) on a surface.

Methods inherited from class Object

clone, equals, finalize, getClass, hashCode, notify, notifyAll, toString, wait, wait, wait

Method Details

calculateStress

public static Quantity<?> calculateStress(Quantity<Force> load,
 Quantity<Area> area)

Calculates the uniform mechanical stress (pressure) on a surface.

Parameters:

load - the total force applied (Force)

area - the area over which the force is distributed (Area)

Returns:

the calculated stress as a Quantity

calculateArchThrust

public static Quantity<Force> calculateArchThrust(Quantity<?> uniformLoad,
 Quantity<Length> span,
 Quantity<Length> height)

Calculates the horizontal thrust (H) of a simple parabolic arch supporting a uniform load. Formula: H = (w * L^2) / (8 * h)

Parameters:

uniformLoad - the uniform load per unit length (e.g., N/m)

span - the horizontal span of the arch (Length)

height - the vertical rise of the arch (Length)

Returns:

the horizontal thrust as a Force quantity