Purpose: Used to specify assumption for determining end panel shear strength in LFD or LRFD projects.
--> Given in girder input.
The specification classifies the end panel of a stiffened girder as unstiffened if the length of the end panel exceeds one half the web depth. This can significantly penalize the shear strength in the end 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.