Clasification Society Rulefinder 2020 - Version 9.33 - Fix
Common Structural Rules - Common Structural Rules for Bulk Carriers and Oil Tankers, January 2019 - Part 1 General Hull Requirements - Chapter 8 Buckling - Section 4 Buckling Requirements for Direct Strength Analysis - 1 General

1 General

1.1 Scope

1.1.1 The requirements of this Section apply for the buckling assessment of direct strength analysis subjected to compressive stress, shear stress and lateral pressure.

1.1.2 All structural elements in the FE analysis carried out according to Ch 7 are to be assessed individually. The buckling checks have to be performed for the following structural elements:
  • Stiffened and unstiffened panels, inclusive curved panels.
  • Web plate in way of openings.
  • Corrugated bulkhead.
  • Vertically stiffened side shell of single side skin bulk carrier.
  • Struts, pillars and cross ties.

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