ABS Standards

  • Automate plate buckling checks for offshore structures.
  • Full support for ABS 2004, 2014, 2022, and 2024 rules
  • From spars and FPSOs to floating production units and drilling platforms, run reliable strength assessments.

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    Why Choose SDC Verifier for ABS Plate Buckling Checks?

    Supports All Key ABS Standards

    Instantly verify offshore structures against ABS 2004, 2014, 2022, and 2024 plate buckling requirements.

    Automated Plate Recognition with Panel Finder

    Identify sections, plates, and dimensions automatically—no manual modeling or tagging required.

    Element-Level Accuracy

    Perform stress conversions and thickness checks for every plate element, using exact model geometry and material data.

    Visual Buckling Maps and Tables

    Generate comprehensive reports with plots, flow tables, and max/min envelope results across load groups.

    Customizable Verification Settings

    Adjust safety factors, thickness multipliers, and stress input modes to match your design approach.

    About Standard

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    The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is a leading classification society with a long-standing role in ensuring the safety and integrity of marine and offshore structures. ABS develops globally recognized Rules and Guides that define how floating production installations, offshore structures, and marine vessels should be designed, built, and assessed.

    SDC Verifier supports the following ABS standards for plate buckling and ultimate strength checks:

    • ABS Buckling and Ultimate Strength Assessment for Offshore Structures (2004, updated 2012)
    • ABS Floating Production Installations (2014)
    • ABS Requirements for Offshore Structures (2022)
    • ABS Rules for Building and Classing Floating Production Installations (2024)

    These standards help engineers ensure compliance with ABS rules across a wide range of offshore platforms — from traditional MOUs and SPMs to advanced floating installations and converted vessels.

    Comparison of plate buckling check according to ABS Buckling and Ultimate Strength Assessment for Offshore Structures (2004) and ABS Floating Production Installations (2014)

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which ABS standards are implemented in SDC Verifier?

    SDC Verifier supports four ABS standards for plate buckling:

    • ABS OS Plate Buckling (2004)
    • ABS FPI Plate Buckling (2014)
    • ABS OS Plate Buckling (2022)
    • ABS FPI Plate Buckling (2024)
    How does SDC Verifier identify plates and sections for ABS buckling checks?

    SDC Verifier uses the Panel Finder tool to automatically detect and assign plate panels and sections based on element geometry and properties.

    Can I modify thickness or stress settings for ABS checks?

    Yes. You can apply thickness factors, choose between element or average stresses, and enable options like absolute shear for conservative checks.

    Is the ABS check available for all integrated platforms?

    Yes. All ABS standards are available in SDC Verifier for Ansys, Femap, and Simcenter 3D.

    How are Load Groups handled in buckling checks?

    For Load Groups, the software calculates each load item separately, extracts the most critical results, and checks the envelope of maximum stresses.

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