Question
I am using the PLATE‑BUCKLING add-on module and need more detailed information on how the critical buckling stress for the column buckling behavior is calculated. The stiffeners end before the edges. Is the eigenvalue of the stiffener calculated as a member with the effective slab width?
Answer:
If your buckling stiffeners are not defined via the complete buckling length, the PLATE‑BUCKLING program will automatically generate this stiffness as a result member, including the effective width, and the eigenvalue calculation is performed using the BUCKLING add-on module. This then results in the critical buckling stress of the member and thus of the stiffener. The length of the equivalent member is the stiffener length. Currently, it is not possible to display the internal results in detail.
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