Ultimate strength formulations for stiffened panels under combined axial load, in-plane bending and lateral pressure: a benchmark study

This paper develops advanced, yet design-oriented ultimate strength expressions for stiffened panels subject to combined axial load, in-plane bending and lateral pressure. The collapse patterns of a stiffened panel are classified into six groups. It is considered that the collapse of the stiffened panel occurs at the lowest value among the various ultimate loads calculated for each of the collapse patterns. The panel ultimate strengths for all potential collapse modes are calculated separately, and are then compared to find the minimum value which is then taken to correspond to the real panel ultimate strength. The post-weld initial imperfections (initial deflection and residual stress) are included in the developed panel ultimate strength formulations as parameters of influence. The validity of the developed formula is confirmed by comparing with the mechanical collapse tests and nonlinear FEA. A comparison of the present method is also made with theoretical solutions from the Det Norske Veritas classification society design guideline. Important insights developed are summarized.

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