LIMIT INTERIOR STIFFENED PANEL TO WEB DEPTH

 

Purpose:  Defines the limit of stiffener spacing for a stiffened panel.

 

-->    Given in LFD girder input

 

The 2003 Curved Girder Guide Specification has a transition from D to 3D for distance between stiffeners for a stiffened web, depending on the radius of curvature.  This condition limits the distance to D regardless of radius.  Applies only when the 2003 Curved Girder Guide Specification is used.

 

 

Related topic:

Specification Settings Input Reference