ACTUAL PANEL LENGTH FOR SHEAR BUCKLING K

 

Purpose:  Used to specify assumption for determining panel shear strength in LFD or LRFD projects. 

 

-->    Given in girder input.

 

The specification classifies the web of the girder as unstiffened if the length of a panel exceeds a given ratio of the depth.  This can significantly penalize the shear strength in the panel even if there is only a slight violation of the maximum length.  This command is available for use at the user’s discretion, however the user should be aware that this may violate the specification.

 

 

Related topic:

Specification Settings Input Reference