Explosion Analysis
Reliable results for explosion impacts. 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 analysis is a method from numerical structural and fluid mechanics 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 result from explosions, detonations, or other sudden pressure events – in contrast to static or oscillating loads.
We ensure that your design withstands the occurring pressure peaks, impulsive forces, and the resulting explosion pressure. Using transient simulations, we determine how pressures, stresses, and deformations develop over very short periods – and whether they remain within safe limits.
Our Services
Safety and Specialized Simulations
We evaluate the load capacity of your designs under explosion loads – digitally, in compliance with standards, and reliably. Using transient FEA, we identify weak points, test safety-critical scenarios, and create the basis for robust, safe operation.
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Explosion analyses are essential when…
Your safety – our responsibility
short-term, highly dynamic pressure and shock waves act on your design – e.g., due to explosions or detonations.
weak points under extreme loads need to be identified before real tests are conducted.
there are high requirements for functionality and safety under explosion loads – for example, in protective structures or safety-relevant components.
there is no time for repeated prototype testing and reliable simulation results are required.
critical applications in sensitive industries such as defense, aerospace, or personal protection require maximum reliability.
Advantages of Explosion Analyses
Measurable benefit. Verifiable quality.
Through virtual simulations and transient analyses, we help you specifically design products for explosion protection and increase their resistance to explosion impacts. This allows risks to be identified early and designs to be made safer and more robust.
Our goal: reliable results for short-term, highly dynamic load cases – dependable, transparent, and close to real-world application.
Prevention of component failure
With the help of an explosion analysis, it can be verified whether your component withstands 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 to specifically secure the design for critical explosion scenarios.
Realistic Assessment
Digital explosion simulations provide reliable insights even before the first physical tests are possible – thus creating planning certainty.
Our expertise for your project
We look forward to your inquiry!
As a specialized engineering firm for FEA and simulations, we offer you sound technical support in creating verifiable strength proofs for your components under explosion impacts.
Do you have questions, need an assessment, or want to start right away?
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Your contact person: Jonas Compart
elbcore engineers GmbH
Lerchenstraße 28a
22767 Hamburg
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Our services are used across all industries
Our engineering services are used in a wide variety of industries – wherever safety, efficiency, and technical precision are required.
Plant & Vessel Construction
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metal / Steel Construction
Shipbuilding
Special-Purpose Machinery
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 analysis?
An explosion analysis is a dynamic simulation in which the behavior of a component or structure under short-term, highly dynamic pressure and shock wave loading is analyzed – e.g., as a result of an explosion or detonation.
When is an explosion analysis useful?
Especially in early development phases or for safety-critical applications – such as in plant construction, the defense industry, aerospace, or personal protection – it provides valuable insights even before physical tests are conducted.
Can existing designs also be checked?
Yes, existing models or CAD data can be used to subsequently simulate behavior under explosion loading and identify potential areas for improvement.
How long does an explosion simulation take and how much does it cost?
That depends entirely on the specific task. Feel free to contact us here for an individual consultation and a suitable offer.
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