Critical Distance between Stiffeners evaluator uses Critical Distance between Stiffeners = 1.11*Outer Diameter of Vessel*(Outer Diameter of Vessel/Wall Thickness)^0.5 to evaluate the Critical Distance between Stiffeners, Critical Distance between Stiffeners when are spaced within critical length, they offer resistance to collapsing of the vessel under external pressure. Critical Distance between Stiffeners is denoted by Lc symbol.
How to evaluate Critical Distance between Stiffeners using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Critical Distance between Stiffeners, enter Outer Diameter of Vessel (ODVessel) & Wall Thickness (t) and hit the calculate button.