Dlubal PLATE-BUCKLING is specialized software for analyzing the buckling behavior of rectangular plates under various load conditions. It is widely used in structural and mechanical engineering to assess the stability of thin-walled components such as walls, web plates, and stiffened panels in beams, girders, or tanks.

The software supports uniform compression, shear stress, biaxial stress, and combined loading scenarios. It complies with standards like EN 1993-1-5 (Eurocode 3) and provides critical buckling stress, buckling modes, and detailed analysis results. Plates with longitudinal or transverse stiffeners can also be modeled, allowing users to assess their impact on stability.

Dlubal PLATE-BUCKLING v8.36.01 x64 offers seamless integration with Dlubal’s RFEM and RSTAB, enabling the import of plate stress results for further evaluation. Its intuitive interface simplifies data input for dimensions, boundary conditions, and loads, while visualization tools display buckling modes and stress distributions. Detailed reports with graphical outputs make it easy to document findings.

This software is ideal for engineers working on steel or aluminum structures in bridges, shipbuilding, aerospace, and other industries. By automating complex calculations, PLATE-BUCKLING ensures efficient, accurate, and reliable buckling analysis, saving time and effort compared to manual methods.

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Key Features

1. Plate Buckling Analysis:
   • Determines critical buckling stress and buckling modes for rectangular plates.
   • Ideal for thin-walled structures in steel, aluminum, or other materials.
2. Compliance with Standards:
   • Supports design according to various international standards, such as:
     • EN 1993-1-5 (Eurocode 3).
     • Other relevant standards for plate buckling.
3. Types of Loading:
   • Uniform compression.
   • Shear stress.
   • Biaxial stress.
   • Combined stresses.
4. Stiffeners and Reinforcements:
   • Includes options to model plates with longitudinal or transverse stiffeners.
   • Calculates the effect of stiffeners on the critical buckling stress.
5. Visualization and Reporting:
   • Provides clear visualization of buckling modes.
   • Generates detailed calculation reports with graphical results.
6. Integration with Dlubal RFEM/RSTAB:
   • Seamlessly integrates with Dlubal’s flagship programs (RFEM and RSTAB) for extended structural analysis.
   • Users can import plate stress results from RFEM to perform detailed buckling analysis.