Explosion calculation
Reliable results for explosion effects. Our dynamic calculations provide clear information on the load limits of your components – for greater safety in development and operation.
Maximum safety through calculations of explosion pressure and pressure waves
Protection of people and technology
An explosion calculation is a method from numerical structural and fluid mechanics that is used in product development to test the resistance of a component or structure to short-term, highly dynamic pressure and shock waves. Such extreme loads are caused by explosions, detonations or other sudden pressure events – in contrast to static or oscillating loads.
We ensure that your construction can withstand the pressure peaks, impulse-like forces and the resulting explosion pressure. Transient simulations are used to determine how pressures, stresses and deformations develop over very short periods of time – and whether they are within safe limits.
Our range of services
Safety and special simulations
We evaluate the resilience of your designs under explosion loads - digitally, reliably and in accordance with standards. Using transient FEA analyses, we identify weak points, test safety-critical scenarios and create the basis for robust, safe use.
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Explosion calculations are essential when...
Your safety - our responsibility
short-term, highly dynamic pressure and shock waves affect your structure - e.g. through explosions or detonations.
weak points under extreme loads before real tests are carried out.
there are high demands on functionality and safety under explosion loads - for example in protective structures or safety-relevant components.
there is no time for repeated prototype tests and reliable simulation results are required.
Critical applications in sensitive industries such as defense, aviation or personal protection require maximum reliability.
Advantages of explosion calculations
Measurable benefits. Verifiable quality
Using virtual simulations and transient analyses, we help you to design products specifically for explosion protection and increase their resistance to the effects of explosions. This allows risks to be identified at an early stage and designs to be made safer and more robust.
Our claim: reliable results for short-term, highly dynamic load cases - reliable, reproducible and close to the application.
Prevention of component failure
An explosion calculation can be used to check whether your component can withstand the extreme pressure and shock waves of an explosion. This minimizes risks and prevents safety-relevant failures.
Design for extreme load cases
We determine relevant pressures, stresses, deformations and impulses in order to safeguard the design specifically for critical explosion scenarios.
Realistic valuation
Digital explosion simulations provide reliable findings even before the first physical tests are possible - and thus create planning security.
Our expertise for your project
We look forward to your inquiry!
As a specialized engineering office for FEA calculations and simulations, we offer you sound technical support in the preparation of verifiable strength verifications for your components under the effects of explosions.
Do you have questions, need an assessment or want to get started right away?
We look forward to hearing from you – by phone, e-mail or in person.
Your contact person: Jonas Compart
elbcore engineers GmbH
Lerchenstraße 28a
22767 Hamburg
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Our services are used throughout the industry
Our engineering services are used in a wide range of industries - wherever safety, efficiency and technical precision are required.
Plant & tank construction
Electrical engineering
Mechanical engineering
Metal / steel construction
Shipbuilding
Special machine construction
Valve & pump technology
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our services.
What exactly is an explosion calculation?
An explosion calculation is a dynamic simulation in which the behavior of a component or structure is analyzed under short-term, highly dynamic pressure and shock wave loading – e.g. as a result of an explosion or detonation.
When is an explosion analysis useful?
Particularly in early development phases or for safety-critical applications – for example in plant engineering, the defense industry, aviation or personal protection – it provides valuable insights even before physical tests are carried out.
Can existing constructions also be checked?
Yes, existing models or CAD data can be used to subsequently simulate the behavior under explosion load and identify possible potential for improvement.
How long does an explosion simulation take and how much does it cost?
This depends entirely on the task at hand. Please contact us here for individual advice and a suitable offer.
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