Practical assessments for components of any shape with a focus on strength and lightweight construction (Part 1)

Thursday, November 20, 2025 08:30
Friday, 21 November, 2025 12:30

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Online basic seminar
Day 1 | 08:30-12:30 CET
Day 2 | 08:30-12:30 CET

Language: German

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Basics - theory - practical tips

Strength assessments are an essential part of modern product development - especially for safety-critical and highly-stressed components. In this seminar, you will learn step-by-step how to precisely and efficiently verify the strength of even the most complex component geometries. You will learn how to apply the reliable FKM Guideline, an established quasi-standard in mechanical engineering.

Expand your knowledge of proven strength calculation methods and learn how to design components that are safe, resource-saving, and weight-optimized. This seminar provides you with the tools you need to optimize designs, reduce weight, and maximize safety all at the same time - a must for anyone working in design, development, and calculation.

The optional onsite practice module on 18 & 19 February, 2025 will enable you to apply and deepen what you have learned using real case studies. Take advantage of this opportunity to put your theoretical knowledge directly into practice and take your skills to a new level!

Target audience

Engineers and specialists in the fields of design, calculation, and development who deal with the design and optimization of components. In particular, this seminar is aimed at those who want to deepen their knowledge of strength assessments and apply it directly to their projects.

Main topics

Basics: Strength assessments at a glance
Overview: Nominal stress-based strength assessments with local stresses
Introduction: FKM Guideline "Analytical Strength Assessment"
Practical tips for performing strength assessments
FE model strength assessment requirements
Brief introduction: FKM Guideline "Non-linear"

Objectives

After completing the full seminar (online + additional practice module), you will be able to successfully apply the FKM Guideline to perform strength assessments for your own components. You will be able to design safe, weight-optimized components and apply the methods you have learned directly to your projects.