Maximum lateral deflection of a simply-supported plate panel under uniform pressure - the classic rectangular-plate bending solution.
Formula
$$ w_{max} = \alpha \frac{p b^4}{D} $$
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $a/b$ | Panel aspect ratio | - | scantling drawing |
| $p$ | Uniform pressure | kN/m² | hydrostatic + dynamic |
| $D$ | Flexural rigidity | N·mm | Et³/(12(1-ν²)) |
Sources
- Roark’s Formulas for Stress & Strain.