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Material behavior calculation using finite element analysis

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Context & Issues

Context & issues

Industrial structures and components are subject to severe stresses: static forces, vibrations, fatigue, shocks, and even earthquakes. These stresses can cause early failure, premature wear, or costly production stoppages.

In this context, contracting authorities and certification bodies require compliance with international standards such as EN 12663, IEC 61373, Eurocode, and UIC. Products must therefore meet strict standards to ensure structural safety, reliability and durability.

Without reliable mechanical and computational validation, the risks are high: breakages, cracks, costly oversizing, or product recalls that can affect reputation and industrial performance. A rigorous approach, combining advanced calculations and possibly experimental testing, is essential to overcome these challenges.

Your challenges, our solutions

Reduction of technical and financial risks

Thanks to our studies, you can anticipate and avoid component cracks, breakages, or premature wear. Each calculation and simulation helps prevent failure before industrialization, thereby reducing costs related to repairs, product returns, or oversizing.

Time savings during validation

Our methods combine finite element calculations and correlation with experimental testing, which speeds up validation compared to physical testing alone. The actionable results allow you to directly integrate the data into your development schedules, optimizing the time to market.

Cost and design optimization

By using our advanced simulations, you can reduce mass, lighten structures, and extend component life. This approach allows you to streamline materials, reduce production costs, and achieve a more efficient and economical design (“design to cost“).

Regulatory compliance and recognition

Our deliverables comply with standards and are recognized by organizations such as CERTIFER, DNV, and APAVE. Detailed calculation reports and reliable analyses facilitate certification, quality control, and technical communication, ensuring that your projects meet the most demanding international standards.

Why choose Vibratec?

Finite element calculations

Static, dynamic, fatigue, shock, and earthquake testing for a comprehensive assessment of your components’ performance.

Normative expertise

In-depth knowledge of industry standards to ensure regulatory compliance and result reliability.

Comprehensive support

If a component’s performance is not validated, we offer appropriate corrective solutions to secure your projects.

Dual expertise in calculation and testing

Correlation between simulation and experimental measurements for accurate and reliable validation of structures.

Clear and actionable reports

Calculation notes, maps, and educational summaries so that your teams can easily use the results in R&D, certification, or product quality.

State-of-the-art tools for reliable analysis

Our engineers use the most powerful software on the market, such as ANSYS, Nastran, Actran and Simpack, to perform high-precision calculations and simulations. These tools reduce technical risks and optimize your components’ performance before they go into production.

Transparency and education in our deliverables

We make it a point of honor to provide clear and informative reports, including detailed calculation notes, maps, and easy-to-use summaries. This approach ensures that your teams fully understand the results and can use them effectively for R&D, certification, product quality, or customer communication.

Fast turnaround time

We understand that time is a key factor in product development. That’s why we provide quotes within one week and deliver comprehensive studies within four to five weeks, ensuring fast and efficient follow-up throughout your projects.

Prestigious client references

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