LIMIT INTERIOR STIFFENED PANEL TO WEB DEPTH

Purpose: Defines the limit of stiffener spacing for a stiffened panel.

® Given in LFD girder input

The 2003 Curved Girder Guide Specification has a transition from D to 3D for distance between stiffeners for a stiffened web, depending on the radius of curvature. This condition limits the distance to D regardless of radius. Applies only when the 2003 Curved Girder Guide Specification is used.