DNV RP C-202 Curved Plate Buckling (2019)

The DNV RP C-202 (2019) implementation in SDC Verifier provides buckling checks for curved plates under compressive and shear loads. Integrated with Panel Finder, the standard extends buckling verification beyond flat plates, enabling accurate evaluation of curved plating in offshore and ship structures. 

Scope of Application: 

• Curved plates in hulls, decks, tanks, and offshore modules 

• Applicable to plating under axial, shear, and biaxial loading 

• Automatic recognition of curved plates and bend radius in Panel Finder 

Key Features: 

• Buckling checks according to DNV RP C-202 equations and interaction rules 

• Automatic extraction of panel dimensions and curvature radius 

• Evaluation of utilization factors under combined load conditions 

• Fully integrated into SDC Verifier Panel Finder workflow 

Highlights for Engineers: 

• Avoids manual buckling calculations for non-flat plates 

• Direct visual feedback of curved panels in the model and report 

• Suitable for both global and local buckling analyses in shipbuilding and offshore projects