DVS 1612 (2014)

Fatigue and static strength verification of welded steel joints in rail vehicle construction

Fully implemented in SDC Verifier.

About Standard

DVS 1612, published in August 2014, defines methods for the design and endurance strength assessment of steel welded joints used in rail vehicle structures. Applicable to welded plates >2 mm (and in some cases >1.5 mm), it ensures welded assemblies withstand both static and fatigue loading across service life cycles.

In SDC Verifier, DVS 1612 is implemented with full support for:

  • Material Types: Steel S235 and S355
  • Fatigue Verification: Based on notch classification (Annex B)
  • Static Stress Check: For yield/tensile-based material limits
  • Slope of the SN curve: Based on weld type
  • Safety Factors: From EN 12663 or per-load basis
  • Geometry recognition: Applied to plate- and joint-based weld models

This implementation enables design teams to validate steel structures against both long-term fatigue and short-term stress failures in rail vehicles.

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