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Strength analysis of mechanical components in accordance to the FKM guideline

Evaluate components according to the FKM guideline, perform static and dynamic strength analyses, and interpret FEM results correctly.

Seminar: Strength Analysis of Mechanical Components According to the FKM Guideline
FKM guideline

That's what this seminar is about

From stress analysis to verification and practical application.

Rated Voltage Concept and Local Voltage Concept According to the FKM Guideline

Distinguish between voltage concepts with confidence

Distinguish between the nominal voltage concept and the local voltage concept and correctly classify the relevant parameters.

Static strength analysis and fatigue strength analysis according to FKM

Conduct strength verifications systematically

Understand and evaluate static and dynamic analyses in conjunction with FEM analyses.

Material Properties and Weld Bead Calculation According to the FKM Guideline

Evaluating materials & welds

Take into account material properties, the effects of temperature, and welds in accordance with the FKM guideline.

Shape numbers and notch effect numbers in the FKM guideline

Consider notches and influencing factors

Determine form factors and notch factors and evaluate their influence on fatigue strength.

Contents & details

All technical content from the seminar " Overview."

Introduction

Applications & stress concepts

  • Introduction to the topic of strength analysis
  • Stress concepts in the FKM guideline
  • Areas of application and scope
Calculations

Material properties & weld calculations

  • Material properties according to FKM guideline
  • Strength diagrams: Wöhler line, Smith and Haigh diagrams
  • Effect of size and temperature
  • Influence of notches on fatigue strength
  • Weld seam calculation using the FKM guideline
  • Adjustments to the technological scale effect
  • Extension of the calculation for the plastic support number
  • Updated material data and new material group
  • New support number calculation for aluminum casting
  • Analysis of welded components using notch stresses and effective stresses
  • Changes in the effect of temperature
Safeties

Stress analysis & strength verification

  • Determining notch stresses in components and structural stresses in welds
  • Compare the nominal voltage concept and the local voltage concept
  • Perform a structural strength analysis
  • Perform a fatigue strength analysis
Practice

Influencing factors & example calculations

  • Difference between stress concentration factors and notch factors
  • Shape numbers and notch effect numbers in the FKM guideline
  • Determine form factors for individual notches
  • Example calculation based on nominal stress and local concept
  • Example calculation with structural stress on a weld seam
Practical Knowledge on Strength Verification According to the FKM Guideline
Practical relevance

Knowledge from real-world applications

Specific example calculations demonstrate how strength verifications are performed according to the nominal stress and local stress concepts, how core effects are evaluated, and how structural stresses at welds are classified.

Real-world case studies Practical knowledge Recognizing typical mistakes Discussing your own questions
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Dates & participation

Dates in German DE
November 24–25, 2026 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Online · Live
April 13–14, 2027 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Online · Live
June 8–9, 2027 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Online · Live
Dates in English EN
December 8–9, 2026 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. CET
Online · Live
February 2–3, 2027 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. CET
Online · Live
May 11–12, 2027 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. CET
Online · Live

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