Answer:
In the Details of PLATE‑BUCKLING, you can choose between a rigid and a non-rigid stiffener (end post) for determination of the shear buckling reduction factor (see the image).
Support Stiffness Setting for Shear Buckling in PLATE-BUCKLING
How can I specify whether there is a rigid or a non-rigid stiffener for the calculation of the reduction factor for shear buckling in PLATE‑BUCKLING?
Author
Ms. von Bloh provides technical support for our customers and is responsible for the development of the SHAPE‑THIN program as well as steel and aluminum structures.
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