Hello Jason, I have completed my proposal and here is the link of the document <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pf5wvGrDtvk_yPewhc6swembL2PS6A_n-WMpbgsDbG0/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.iqken06pyrkc>please review this and give suggestions on this. And also please give information of the potential mentors for this module for this year.
Regards, Pratyksh On Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 3:32:15 PM UTC+5:30 Pratyksh Gupta wrote: > > Hello Jason, > > I have just finished my proposal for my project on Extending Continuum > Mechanics Module: Enhancement of 2D, 3D Beam and Arch Classes. > > Here is the link > <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pf5wvGrDtvk_yPewhc6swembL2PS6A_n-WMpbgsDbG0/edit?usp=sharing> > for > the document. > > Also who all will be the potential mentors for this module in 2025 ? > > Looking forward to your feedback and comments on it! > > Best regards, > Pratyksh > On Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 8:04:53 AM UTC+5:30 moore...@gmail.com > wrote: > >> Hi Pratyksh, >> >> These are all nice ideas, but the scope is huge for a GSoC project. You >> need to narrow the scope. >> >> Jason >> moorepants.info >> +01 530-601-9791 <(530)%20601-9791> >> >> >> On Thu, Mar 20, 2025 at 9:27 PM Pratyksh Gupta <pratyksh...@gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hi Jason, >>> >>> After this PR #27130 <https://github.com/sympy/sympy/pull/27130> >>> merges, I propose the following enhancements to align with sympy’s >>> development roadmap while expanding its beam analysis capabilities. >>> >>> *Refined Proposed Enhancements - * >>> >>> *1. Structure2d for More Structural Types : -* >>> >>> *Current Limitation:* Supports only single-span, non-branching beams. >>> >>> *Enhancements:* >>> >>> >>> - extend Structure2d for *multi-span beams*, *branched frames*, and >>> *trusses*. >>> - modify apply_load() and apply_support() for *intersecting members*. >>> - implement *node connectivity graphs* for load distribution. >>> >>> *2. Cross-Sectional Geometry Integration : -* >>> >>> *Current Limitation:* No *cross-section support* for 2D beams. >>> >>> *Enhancements:* >>> >>> >>> - use *SymPy’s geometry package* for *I-beams, hollow cylinders, >>> rectangular beams*. >>> - automate *second moment of area (I) calculations*. >>> - extend cross_section property for *variable geometries (tapered >>> beams)*. >>> >>> *3. Robust Testing & Error Handling : - * >>> >>> *Current Limitation:* Lacks comprehensive unit tests & validation >>> checks. >>> >>> *Enhancements:* >>> >>> >>> - add tests for *multi-span beams, trusses, support types*. >>> - validate *input errors, missing beam properties, unsupported >>> geometries*. >>> - implement *exception handling* for unstable configurations. >>> >>> *4. Advanced Plotting & Visualization : -* >>> >>> *Current Limitation:* Basic plotting; lacks interactive features. >>> >>> *Enhancements:* >>> >>> >>> - extend Structure2d.draw() for *branched beams & multi-span >>> structures*. >>> - add *interactive plotting (drag nodes, modify loads dynamically)*. >>> - implement *3D deformation rendering, bending moment & shear force >>> overlays*. >>> - support *plot export (PNG, SVG, PDF)*. >>> >>> *5. Expanding Example Library : - * >>> >>> *Current Limitation:* Lacks real-world problems & benchmarks. >>> >>> *Enhancements:* >>> >>> >>> - add *statically indeterminate beams, variable cross-section >>> problems*. >>> - create *Jupyter Notebook tutorial* with *step-by-step guides & >>> interactive plots*. >>> >>> *6. Performance Optimization : -* >>> >>> *Current Limitations :* Redundant symbolic computations, no numpy >>> optimizations. >>> >>> *Enhancements:* >>> >>> >>> - optimize solve_for_reaction_loads() with *NumPy-based matrix >>> operations*. >>> - reduce memory usage via *lazy evaluation & efficient load storage*. >>> >>> Would these enhancements align with sympy's roadmap? I’m eager to >>> contribute and explore implementation strategies. >>> >>> Looking forward to your response! >>> >>> Best regards, >>> >>> Pratyksh Gupta >>> On Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 12:03:34 PM UTC+5:30 Pratyksh Gupta wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Jason, >>>> >>>> Thank you for your response and for sharing PR and issue tracker. I >>>> will review PR #27130 <https://github.com/sympy/sympy/pull/27130> in >>>> detail to understand its scope and how it expands capabilities to more >>>> structural types. I will also go through the open issues in the >>>> *physics.continuum_mechanics* module to identify areas where I can >>>> contribute. >>>> >>>> Would you recommend focusing on integrating this PR first before >>>> considering additional enhancements like 3D beam modeling and >>>> cross-sectional geometry extensions? >>>> >>>> Looking forward to your insights! >>>> >>>> Best Regard, >>>> >>>> Pratyksh Gupta. >>>> On Monday, March 10, 2025 at 12:14:58 AM UTC+5:30 moore...@gmail.com >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> The most recent work on that module is: >>>>> https://github.com/sympy/sympy/pull/27130 which we would like to >>>>> merge and get it working more generally. This expands the capabilities to >>>>> more structure types. That would be my hope for any near future work. >>>>> >>>>> Fixing bugs seen in this list of issues is also priority: >>>>> https://github.com/sympy/sympy/issues?q=is%3Aissue%20state%3Aopen%20label%3Aphysics.continuum_mechanics >>>>> >>>>> Jason >>>>> moorepants.info >>>>> +01 530-601-9791 <(530)%20601-9791> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> On Sun, Mar 9, 2025 at 7:22 PM Pratyksh Gupta <pratyksh...@gmail.com> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Hello SymPy developers, >>>>>> >>>>>> I am excited to express my interest in contributing to SymPy by >>>>>> enhancing its 2D and 3D Beam Solving System >>>>>> <https://github.com/sympy/sympy/wiki/GSoC-Ideas#continuum-mechanics-create-a-rich-2d-beam-solving-system> >>>>>> >>>>>> within the continuum mechanics module. I have also reviewed past >>>>>> contributions by Advait Pote >>>>>> <https://github.com/sympy/sympy/wiki/GSoC-2022-Report-Advait-Pote-:-Extending-the-Continuum-Mechanics-Module> >>>>>> , Jashanpreet Singh >>>>>> <https://github.com/jashan498/GSoC/wiki/GSoC-2018-Report-Jashanpreet-Singh:-Create-a-Rich-Beam-Solving-System> >>>>>> , Ishan Joshi >>>>>> <https://github.com/sympy/sympy/wiki/GSoC-2019-Final-Report-Ishan-Joshi:-Creating-a-rich-beam-solving-system-and-extending-continuum-mechanics-module> >>>>>> , Prakhar Saxena >>>>>> <https://github.com/sympy/sympy/wiki/GSoC-2021-Report-Prakhar-Saxena-:-Creating-a-Rich-Beam-Solver-and-Extending-Continuum-Mechanics-Module> >>>>>> , Sampad Saha, Ishan Pandhare, and Shishir Khushwa. While my college >>>>>> and school studies provided me with a background in Solid Mechanics, I >>>>>> found that this module’s scope extends beyond my prior knowledge. This >>>>>> realization has driven me to invest additional effort in studying both >>>>>> the >>>>>> theoretical principles of beam mechanics and SymPy’s approach to >>>>>> implementing 2D and 3D beam models. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *Proposed Enhancements - * >>>>>> >>>>>> 1. >>>>>> >>>>>> *Cross-Sectional Geometry Integration* >>>>>> - >>>>>> >>>>>> Leverage SymPy’s geometry package to define arbitrary >>>>>> cross-sections (e.g., I-beams, hollow cylinders) and automate >>>>>> second moment >>>>>> of area calculations. >>>>>> - >>>>>> >>>>>> Extend the cross_section property to support variable >>>>>> geometries along the beam span. >>>>>> 2. >>>>>> >>>>>> *3D Beam Class Development* >>>>>> - >>>>>> >>>>>> Expand the existing 2D Beam class to handle 3D loading >>>>>> scenarios (torsion, combined bending) with generalised singularity >>>>>> functions. >>>>>> - >>>>>> >>>>>> Implement boundary condition support for 3D deflections and >>>>>> slopes, inspired by the 2D Macaulay method. >>>>>> 3. >>>>>> >>>>>> *Plotting and Visualization* >>>>>> - >>>>>> >>>>>> Develop interactive plotting methods for shear force, bending >>>>>> moment, slope, and deflection diagrams using SymPy’s plotting >>>>>> backend. >>>>>> - >>>>>> >>>>>> Add 3D rendering for deformed beam shapes under load. >>>>>> 4. >>>>>> >>>>>> *Example Library Expansion* >>>>>> - >>>>>> >>>>>> Curate a comprehensive set of benchmark problems (e.g., >>>>>> statically indeterminate beams, composite sections) to validate >>>>>> accuracy >>>>>> and demonstrate functionality. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *My Question - * >>>>>> >>>>>> Would extending the *Beam Solving System* in these directions align >>>>>> with SymPy’s *development roadmap* and priorities? If so, I am eager >>>>>> to contribute and explore potential implementation strategies. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> *My Background - * >>>>>> >>>>>> I have a strong foundation in *structural mechanics, continuum >>>>>> mechanics, and computational methods*, with experience in *Python, >>>>>> symbolic computation, and algorithm optimization*. My studies have >>>>>> focused on *beam theories (Euler-Bernoulli, Timoshenko), structural >>>>>> analysis techniques, and numerical approaches*, making this project >>>>>> a perfect match for my expertise. I have thoroughly explored *SymPy’s >>>>>> continuum mechanics module*, reviewed prior contributions, and >>>>>> examined key engineering references to understand how the module can be >>>>>> further improved. I bring hands-on experience in structural mechanics >>>>>> and >>>>>> familiarity with SymPy’s codebase, including the Beam module’s >>>>>> reaction force solver >>>>>> <https://docs.sympy.org/latest/modules/physics/continuum_mechanics/beam.html> >>>>>> >>>>>> and singularity function integration >>>>>> <https://docs.sympy.org/latest/modules/physics/continuum_mechanics/beam_problems.html>. >>>>>> >>>>>> Before proceeding, I would appreciate guidance on: >>>>>> >>>>>> - >>>>>> >>>>>> Existing efforts or roadblocks in 3D beam development within >>>>>> SymPy. >>>>>> - >>>>>> >>>>>> Preferred strategies for integrating the geometry package with >>>>>> continuum mechanics modules. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> Thank you for considering this proposal. 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