ABS 2004 and 2014 Comparison

SDC Verifier implements 2 different ABS plate buckling checks:

Guide for Buckling and Ultimate Stress Assessment for Offshore Structures, APRIL 2004 (Updated February 2012):

Rules for Building and Classing Floating Product Installations, July 2014:

There are 3 small differences in calculation of Ultimate Strength Limit. Buckling State Limit is calculated completely the same.

Interaction coefficient between longitudinal and transverse stresses f, which is used in the calculation of Ultimate Strength Limit:

x coefficient, used in longitudinal ultimate strength calculation:

C_Y coefficient, used in calculate transverse ultimate strength calculation:

go to top