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Results are presented of compression tests on two large-scale longitudinally stiffened GRP panels representing ships’ deck structures. Two distinct types of collapse are demonstrated, one involving debonding of stiffeners precipitated by local, interframe buckling of the laminate and the other resulting from outer-fibre failure of the stiffeners caused by overall column-like buckling. Test results are correlated with theoretical analysis, including estimates of initial buckling stress using accurate folded plate analysis together with evaluation of large-displacement postbuckling behaviour using non-linear finite element analysis. Recommendations are made regarding design procedure and safety factors.
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Smith, C.S., Dow, R.S. (1985). Compressive Strength of Longitudinally Stiffened GRP Panels. In: Marshall, I.H. (eds) Composite Structures 3. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-4952-2_33
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