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Advanced Panel Recognition via Panel Finder.
Fully Aligned with BV NR615 Plate Buckling Methodology.

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Why Choose SDC Verifier for Bureau Veritas NR615 Compliance

open benchmarks to verify design

Automated Checks

Perform buckling and plate capacity verification with real-time automated assessments across all structural sections.

Accurate Results

Engineered to follow BV NR615 (July 2023) with correct safety factors, slenderness coefficients, and material handling.

Easy to Use

Simplified setup via Panel Finder, predefined settings, and direct integration with Ansys, Simcenter 3D, and Femap.

Professional Reports

Generate classification-ready output with tables, plots, and flow data to match BV requirements.

About Standard

BV NR615 – Buckling Assessment of Plated Structures (July 2023) is a Rule Note published by Bureau Veritas, one of the world’s leading classification societies. The standard provides calculation methods to evaluate the buckling and ultimate strength of plated components used in marine and offshore structures.

Objective

The goal of BV NR615 is to ensure structural safety by offering codified assessment rules for plates, stiffeners, and supporting elements under axial, shear, and in-plane loading conditions.

Scope

This standard applies to:

Hull envelopes of ships and offshore units
Pillars, bulkheads, and brackets
Corrugated and unstiffened plates
Local and primary supporting members

It covers both direct strength assessments and slenderness-based evaluations, making it applicable to a broad range of structural components.

Key References in SDC Verifier

Section 2.2 / 5.0: Plate capacity and buckling verification
Appendix 2: Method selection for direct strength analysis
Symbols Section: Safety factors per structural category
CSR Alignment: Compatible with Common Structural Rules for equivalent plate dimensions

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Verify plated structures with confidence using SDC Verifier’s built-in BV NR615 checks.
No manual calculations. No interpretation errors. Just accurate buckling assessments, fast.

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List of Ready to Use Standards

BV NR615 Plate Buckling (2023)
2023

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Industries
- Offshore and Maritime
Types of Analyses
- Plate Buckling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What version of BV NR615 is supported?

We support the July 2023 edition of BV NR615: Buckling Assessment of Plated Structures, including all relevant strength and buckling checks.

Is BV NR615 available in all SDC Verifier integrations?

Yes, the BV NR615 implementation is available in SDC Verifier for Ansys, Femap, and Simcenter 3D.

Can I customize safety factors and plate thickness settings?

Absolutely. You can define safety factors per load case and manually override plate thickness values for specific use cases.

How are plate dimensions and directions handled?

Our Panel Finder tool automatically recognizes plate dimensions. The system defines plate length as the longest edge and width as the longest perpendicular edge.

Does SDC Verifier handle stress direction and transformation?

Yes. Element stresses (Sx, Sy, Txy) are automatically converted to plate X, Y, and XY directions, following BV NR615 methodology.

Where can I access configuration and help guides?

You can configure settings and find detailed documentation in the Help Article on BV NR615 inside SDC Verifier’s ribbon menu.

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