Static Strength Verification

Safety that is proven to last. Static strength verification shows early on whether your component can withstand mechanical loads – transparent, standards-compliant, and cost-effective.

Static strength verification engineering office

Reliable assessments of your components

Static safety from the very beginning

A static strength verification is a method in engineering, particularly in mechanical engineering and civil engineering, used to verify the load-bearing capacity and safety of a structure or component under static loading. Static loads are forces or moments that act on a component constantly or change only slowly, as opposed to dynamic or alternating loads.

The static strength calculation ensures that your component can withstand the forces acting on it without unacceptable plastic deformation or fracture. This is ensured by calculations that determine the maximum stresses and deformations in the component and compare them with the permissible limit values.

Our services

static strength verifications – load- and standards-compliant

As an engineering office for static strength calculations, we assess the load-bearing capacity of your components in a standards-compliant and reliable manner. Based on FEA analyses, we identify weak points or optimization potential at an early stage and ensure compliance with relevant guidelines – efficiently and precisely.

  • Weld seam calculation service provider

    Weld Strength Analysis

    Load-appropriate design of weld seams for static and cyclic loading.

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  • Bolted Joint Analysis

    Bolt verification checks the load-bearing capacity of prestressed and non-prestressed connections – depending on the type of load.

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  • FEA analyses CFD analyses

    Component optimization

    Increased competitiveness through targeted and effective component optimizations, e.g., material usage.

Static strength verifications are essential when…

Your safety – our responsibility

  • the function needs to be ensured even before deployment – for greater safety and planning reliability.

  • a strength verification is mandatory – e.g., for CE documentation or approval procedures.

  • weak points need to be identified early – even before the first physical prototypes are built.

  • development needs to be faster and more cost-efficient – with targeted simulations.

  • component behavior under load is critical – with stresses and deformations in focus.

Benefits of static strength verifications

Measurable value. Verifiable quality.

With virtual simulations and sound calculations, we support you in developing products faster, safer, and more cost-effectively. Our standard: robust results you can rely on.

  • Prevention of component failure

    A static strength verification can ensure that the component withstands the applied loads. This protects people and property.

  • Dimensioning of components

    We determine the required dimensions and material properties to ensure a safe and robust component.

  • Optimization of designs

    The results can be used to optimize the design. This reduces costs and can improve the availability of semi-finished products.

Our expertise for your project

We look forward to your inquiry!

As a specialized engineering office for FEA calculations and simulations, we provide you with sound technical support in preparing standards-compliant strength verifications for your components in accordance with common codes and standards for static loads.

Do you have questions, need an assessment, or would you like to get started right away?
We look forward to hearing from you – by phone, email, or in person.

Your contact: Jonas Compart

elbcore engineers GmbH
Lerchenstraße 28a
22767 Hamburg

A selection of our reference projects

From practice

Weight Optimization of a Press Station for Pipelines with 500 Tons of Feed Force

Project objective:

Reduction of the station’s weight for more cost-effective manufacturing and significant improvement of the transport situation.

Our service:

Standards-based optimization of the system with multiple iterations while maintaining consistent safety with regard to stability.

Result:

Weight savings of more than 8 tons per system based on DIN EN 1993 for the assessment of stability and strength.

FEA Analysis of a Maintenance Platform

Project objective:

Verification of the static strength of a maintenance platform manufactured from standard semi-finished products.

Our service:

Execution of a numerical simulation based on DIN EN 1991 and DIN EN 1993 to determine the permissible stresses and occurring surface loads.

Result:

Certifiable strength verification with detailed breakdown of the calculation and comprehensible structure as a mandatory component for obtaining CE approval.

FEA Simulation Slag Pot

Static calculation of a slag pot with a dead weight of 33 tons

Project objective:

Verification of static strength considering the exceptionally high slag temperatures of 1320 °C, with a density of 3.6 t/m³ and a filling volume of 16 m³.

Our service:

Development of an individual verification concept based on the FKM guideline in combination with Eurocode 3, as no direct standard is applicable due to the very high temperatures.

Result:

Strength verification of the pot with a validated verification concept and confirmation of the serviceability of the slag pot.

FEA analysis of a non-magnetic shut-off valve

Project objective:

Verification of static strength for a gas-tight shut-off valve under internal pressure – for use in safety-critical applications.

Our service:

Non-linear FEA calculation considering contacts under an operating pressure of 380 bar, made of brass.

Result:

Verifiable strength assessment according to DIN EN 13445-12 with additional use of VDI 2230 for the stripping strength of the thread.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Quick answers. Clear solutions.

Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about our services.
  • Which guidelines and standards can be covered?

    We prepare static strength verifications in accordance with common guidelines such as Eurocode 3 (DIN EN 1993), the FKM guideline, or the VDI 2230 guideline for bolted joints. In addition, we can cover various standards for the design of pressure vessels, such as AD-2000, DIN EN 13445, and the ASME Code. If your guideline is not listed here, please feel free to contact us anyway!

  • At which development stage is a strength verification useful?

    As early as the initial design phases, as this allows weak points to be identified early and later changes to be avoided – before real prototypes are built. You also benefit from our engineers’ many years of experience.

  • Can existing designs also be assessed?

    Yes, a subsequent assessment of load-bearing capacity is also possible for components that already exist or are in service – e.g., in the case of modifications or if CE certification is to be obtained retrospectively.

  • What is the difference between a static and a cyclic strength verification?

    The static verification assesses load-bearing capacity under a one-time or steady load. The cyclic (fatigue verification) evaluates behavior under repeated loading over time.

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