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lude9593 · 02-07-2005, 11:31 PM

i just wanted to know how many of ya'll know the fortran programming language. i'd like to at least see if i have any helpful resources for my class this semester. thanks

Drake · 02-07-2005, 11:35 PM

Fortran??? Thats a first genearion programing language. Are you actually going to have to program with it or just do a report or somthing. Ill see what i can dig up on it though. Ill check my programing book really quick and see if there is some usefull information.

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http://www.fortran.com
http://www.ibiblio.org/pub/languages/fortran/unfp.html

Fortran was developed in 1957 the full name for fortran is FORmula TRANslating. Fortran was designed at IBM for sientific computing.
Introduction to Computer Programing
Im currently attending ITT and that is right out of my Intro to programing book.

TommyTheCat · 02-08-2005, 12:36 AM

Fortran is the only language for real professionals, scientists and engineers. I'm sure he's learning it, lots of people do.

MikeBergy · 02-08-2005, 01:02 AM

I wouldn't say it is the only language, but it is the only language running satellite systems and onboard flight control systems for a large majority of the world's aircraft. I learned it a while back, and I'd have to bush up on it. If you know any coding at all, most logic systems work the same way, just a little bit different syntax. I am learning VB for doing performance code for our aircraft. Good luck with the FORTRAN, it is a pretty simple language, and a lot of apps in the scientific world made pre-90's use it.

Drake · 02-08-2005, 01:07 AM

What about using the C family. The way i understand it, the C family is alot more powerfull then VB. Im still learing VB doing simple calculators that sorta thing. I dono im havin fun with it though. When I get my final project written ill post up some of my code for it. I wasnt aware that Fortran was still a widly used language but that would make sense that it is still used. Any ways best of luck to you.

lude9593 · 02-08-2005, 01:18 AM

yeah, i'm learning it. i go to nc state and am a mechanical engineering major. don't know if that's what i want to do. like to do something automotive but we'll see. just have to jump through the hoops.

MikeBergy · 02-08-2005, 01:37 AM

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Originally posted by Drake@Feb 7 2005, 11:07 PM
What about using the C family. The way i understand it, the C family is alot more powerfull then VB. Im still learing VB doing simple calculators that sorta thing. I dono im havin fun with it though. When I get my final project written ill post up some of my code for it. I wasnt aware that Fortran was still a widly used language but that would make sense that it is still used. Any ways best of luck to you.

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From what I have heard, VB and C are fairly similar, C just has a lot more functions. I am using VB, because it outputs to excel internally; all the jobs I have looked at ask for excel experience. Excel is also good for showing visually what is going on, which is what most of my life has been about the last few months: Powerpoint presentations using excel performance graphs... I want to learn C somewhere down the line as well. But like I said, if you know one language, it's pretty easy to pick up others.

Prowler · 02-08-2005, 03:14 AM

I'm learning C++ right now. I'm too confused

pills_PMD · 02-08-2005, 09:47 AM

fotran is the first step to learning finite element analysis, mesh and nodal

MikeBergy · 02-08-2005, 12:00 PM

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Originally posted by pills_PMD@Feb 8 2005, 07:47 AM
fotran is the first step to learning finite element analysis, mesh and nodal

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or just learn it by doing it on eng. comp paper, like I did. :P

pills_PMD · 02-08-2005, 12:53 PM

word. i kinda jumped right into ANSYS for finite element analysis.. i'm not very proficient at it yet, but I'm working on it.. teaching yourself isn't too easy. i'm not taking any classes on it.

pissedoffsol · 02-08-2005, 12:55 PM

fortran is widely used today on mainframes.

Calesta · 02-08-2005, 03:09 PM

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fotran is the first step to learning finite element analysis, mesh and nodal

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or just learn it by doing it on eng. comp paper, like I did. :P

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pills_PMD · 02-08-2005, 03:11 PM

the kind of FEA i'm talking about, there is no way in hell you could ever do on paper...

anisotropic 3D reinforced woven composite structures... good luck

lol

Calesta · 02-08-2005, 03:22 PM

Hell, you really shouldn't be doing any kind of series FEA on paper....

MikeBergy · 02-08-2005, 03:42 PM

I just know the basics, I haven't really gotten into really hard stuff. I try to stay from structural analysis if I can avoid it. :P

Calesta · 02-08-2005, 03:57 PM

Same here.

pills_PMD · 02-08-2005, 06:03 PM

yea.. i specialize in composites, armor and we are currently making a structural neck support... so i'm forced to do it sometimes

Calesta · 02-08-2005, 06:51 PM

I need to learn some FEA real fast... all the companies out there want MEs with FEA experience.

pills_PMD · 02-08-2005, 11:44 PM

true that.. all the STTR/SBIR solicitations that are of interest to my company and myself all require some sort of computational modeling... bastards!

fuck it... we should start our own company.. move to michigan

lude9593 · 02-09-2005, 12:43 AM

you guys seem to know a lot of stuff...what do ya'll do and how'd you come about learning some of this stuff? just curious

MikeBergy · 02-09-2005, 12:53 AM

I'm a superduper senior Aerospace Engineering major at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. All the stuff I know is required for passing classes. C average student, so I am probably not the most knowledgeable, but I'd say I'm pretty far above the national average.

MikeBergy · 02-09-2005, 12:54 AM

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Originally posted by pills_PMD@Feb 8 2005, 09:44 PM
true that.. all the STTR/SBIR solicitations that are of interest to my company and myself all require some sort of computational modeling... bastards!

fuck it... we should start our own company.. move to michigan

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Dude I could design aero packages and underbody diffusers. I'm decent in the TD's as as well.

pills_PMD · 02-09-2005, 03:26 PM

i'm a senior in materials science and engineering at Michigan State University specializing in composite materials particularly lightweigh vehicle armor.
i've recently dabbled in 3D microstructural fiber analysis.. but just scratched the surface

02-07-2005, 11:31 PM	#1
lude9593 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mt. Pleasant, NC Posts: 299 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 13	i just wanted to know how many of ya'll know the fortran programming language. i'd like to at least see if i have any helpful resources for my class this semester. thanks __________________ '95 Prelude SE AEM Intake, DC Sports Header & Cat-back, Exedy Stage 1 clutch, Fidanza lightweight flywheel. 9.734 @ 72.913 MPH (1/8th)

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lude9593 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mt. Pleasant, NC Posts: 299 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 13	yeah, i'm learning it. i go to nc state and am a mechanical engineering major. don't know if that's what i want to do. like to do something automotive but we'll see. just have to jump through the hoops. __________________ '95 Prelude SE AEM Intake, DC Sports Header & Cat-back, Exedy Stage 1 clutch, Fidanza lightweight flywheel. 9.734 @ 72.913 MPH (1/8th)

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pills_PMD Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Albany, OH Posts: 4,262 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 01 is300, 05 s2000, 03 rx300 Rep Power: 57	fotran is the first step to learning finite element analysis, mesh and nodal

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pills_PMD Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Albany, OH Posts: 4,262 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 01 is300, 05 s2000, 03 rx300 Rep Power: 57	word. i kinda jumped right into ANSYS for finite element analysis.. i'm not very proficient at it yet, but I'm working on it.. teaching yourself isn't too easy. i'm not taking any classes on it.

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pissedoffsol RETIRED Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Retirement Home Age: 29 Posts: 49,951 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: Electric Scooter Blog Entries: 1 Rep Power: 531	fortran is widely used today on mainframes.

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pills_PMD Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Albany, OH Posts: 4,262 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 01 is300, 05 s2000, 03 rx300 Rep Power: 57	the kind of FEA i'm talking about, there is no way in hell you could ever do on paper... anisotropic 3D reinforced woven composite structures... good luck lol

02-08-2005, 03:57 PM	#17
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX Age: 32 Posts: 24,525 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 291	Same here. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

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pills_PMD Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Albany, OH Posts: 4,262 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 01 is300, 05 s2000, 03 rx300 Rep Power: 57	yea.. i specialize in composites, armor and we are currently making a structural neck support... so i'm forced to do it sometimes

02-08-2005, 06:51 PM	#19
Calesta Admin with a big stick Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas / Fort Worth, TX Age: 32 Posts: 24,525 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2003 S2000 Rep Power: 291	I need to learn some FEA real fast... all the companies out there want MEs with FEA experience. __________________ DO NOT PM me with tech questions! Use the forums! Intercrew Auto Salon - (972) 485-8688

02-08-2005, 11:44 PM	#20
pills_PMD Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Albany, OH Posts: 4,262 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 01 is300, 05 s2000, 03 rx300 Rep Power: 57	true that.. all the STTR/SBIR solicitations that are of interest to my company and myself all require some sort of computational modeling... bastards! fuck it... we should start our own company.. move to michigan

02-09-2005, 12:43 AM	#21
lude9593 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mt. Pleasant, NC Posts: 299 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 13	you guys seem to know a lot of stuff...what do ya'll do and how'd you come about learning some of this stuff? just curious __________________ '95 Prelude SE AEM Intake, DC Sports Header & Cat-back, Exedy Stage 1 clutch, Fidanza lightweight flywheel. 9.734 @ 72.913 MPH (1/8th)

02-09-2005, 03:26 PM	#24
pills_PMD Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: New Albany, OH Posts: 4,262 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 01 is300, 05 s2000, 03 rx300 Rep Power: 57	i'm a senior in materials science and engineering at Michigan State University specializing in composite materials particularly lightweigh vehicle armor. i've recently dabbled in 3D microstructural fiber analysis.. but just scratched the surface

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anyone know fortran?