TY - JOUR Y1 - 2022/// SN - 00298018 PB - Elsevier Ltd UR - https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85128231048&doi=10.1016%2fj.oceaneng.2022.111151&partnerID=40&md5=7ee5c5b0b144c7823927b1bf3f0a4bce JF - Ocean Engineering A1 - Kim, D.K. A1 - Li, S. A1 - Lee, J.R. A1 - Poh, B.Y. A1 - Benson, S. A1 - Cho, N.-K. VL - 252 AV - none N1 - cited By 4 N2 - This study proposes a simplified empirical formulation to predict the ultimate strength of the initially deflected plate subjected to longitudinal compression. The empirical formulation's applicability and accuracy were verified by comparing the nonlinear finite element method (NLFEM). In total, 700 cases of initially deflected plate scenarios by assuming the buckling mode shape were adopted as the input data. For the simplification of the plate design process, a general shape of the empirical formula is proposed based on input data. A reliable technical solution is obtained with good agreements (R2 = 0.98 to 0.99) compared to NLFEM. The advantage of the proposed outcome is documented by comparing the previous study. The obtained result could be beneficial for the structural design of the initially deflected plate in predicting its ultimate strength performance under longitudinal compression. © 2022 Elsevier Ltd KW - Compressive strength; Input output programs; Offshore oil well production; Offshore structures; Plates (structural components); Structural design KW - Buckling shape; Empirical formulas; Initial deflection; Input datas; Limit state; Longitudinal compression; Nonlinear finite element method; Ship and offshore structure; Ultimate limit state; Ultimate strength KW - Buckling KW - buckling; compression; empirical analysis; offshore structure; performance assessment; strength TI - An empirical formula to assess ultimate strength of initially deflected plate: Part 1 = propose the general shape and application to longitudinal compression ID - scholars16743 ER -