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DVS 1612

Description

The DVS 1612 is a German code that deals with the design and endurance strength analysis of steel welded joints in rail-vehicle construction. It includes strength values for standard structural steels and can also be used for stainless steels. Fatigue strength values are defined for weld details typical to railway applications. The nominal stress concept is used. The fatigue assessment is based on the endurance strength. There is no damage calculation in this code. The current version was published in August 2014.

LIMIT® Implementation

LIMIT® includes all features of the DVS 1612. Additionally also a static assessment is possible in accordance with the European code EN 12663. The results are available as degrees of utilization.

Fields of Application

  • railway industry world wide
www.dvs-regelwerk.de

Further Information

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