Strength assessment
Fatigue+ CX
Smart tools for your FKM calculations
Unlock precision, efficiency, and reliability with our suite of
advanced software solutions.
Fatigue Rifest
Accurate and efficient FKM single-point assessments with a built-in material database to simplify your strength evaluations.
Fatigue+ Surface
Perform full-surface FKM strength assessments with integration to FE solvers.
DiaAnalysis
From field data to insight - perform strength assessments on measured railway track data with powerful visualisation and analysis.
BogieStrength
From strain gauge measurements to strength assessments - perform strength assessments on test bench data with full compliance to DVS1612 and FKM guidelines.
Digital+ Solutions: Fatigue Rifest
Advance your strength assessments with Fatigue Rifest
With Fatigue RIFEST, you can effortlessly determine
strength assessments
for both non-welded and welded components, fully compliant with the
FKM Guidelines.
Developed under the expert guidance of IMA Dresden since 1994, these guidelines ensure that your components withstand the demands and challenges of machine operation.
Developed under the expert guidance of IMA Dresden since 1994, these guidelines ensure that your components withstand the demands and challenges of machine operation.
Fatique RIFEST:
Benefits
Enhance design reliability and stress analysis with Fatigue RIFEST
Latest standards
Our software is fully updated to the 7th edition of the FKM
Guidelines with the release of version 3.0.0,
providing you with the latest standard for your engineering
tasks.
Comprehensive analysis
Benefit from in-depth strength analysis of solid and sheet-form
components,
with comprehensive assessments for both non-welded and welded
parts.
Adaptive calculations
Perform strength evaluations for localised stresses based on FEM
calculations or strain gauge measurements,
ensuring precise and adaptive calculations
Integrated FKM material database
Access material characteristics of FKM material groups, including
steels, cast irons, and aluminium, designed for applications at
normal and elevated temperatures.
Intuitive input selection
Easily navigate the complex FKM algorithm and material selection
process with a user-friendly and intuitive interface.
Structured results
Our software generates clear, guideline-compliant strength
analysis reports for effective decision-making.
Purchase and rental options
Options that you can book with your Fatigue RIFEST package
Whether you need essential static and
fatigue strength verification, or advanced analysis for welded
components, we have you covered.
Basic
Features:
Static strength verification
Fatigue strength verification as permanent or operational
strength
Verification on the basis of existing local elastic stresses
(e.g. FEA calculations or strain measurements)
Solid-shaped non-welded components (basic material)
Normal and elevated temperatures
Premium
Most popular
Features:
Static strength verification
Fatigue strength verification as permanent or operational
strength
Verification on the basis of existing local elastic stresses
(e.g. FEA calculations or strain measurements)
Solid-shaped non-welded components (basic material)
Normal and elevated temperatures
Flat-form welded components:
Rain-flow classification and collective determination
Server license version
Features:
Static strength verification
Fatigue strength verification as permanent or operational
strength
Verification on the basis of existing local elastic stresses
(e.g. FEA calculations or strain measurements)
Solid-shaped non-welded components (basic material)
Normal and elevated temperatures
Flat-form welded components:
Rain-flow classification and collective determination
Extensive database:
Non-welded machine components
Report form:
Simplified
Language:
German or English
Licenses:
Buy or rent floating licenses
Buy or rent single user licenses
Corporate licenses
Educational licenses for universities
Extensive database:
Welded and non-welded machine components
Material properties and weld seam component catalog (FAT
classes)
Report form:
Extensive presentation of results
Language:
German and English
Licenses:
Buy or rent floating licenses
Buy or rent single user licenses
Corporate licenses
Educational licenses for universities
Extensive database:
Welded and non-welded machine components
Material properties and weld seam component catalog (FAT
classes)
Report form:
Extensive presentation of results
Language:
German and English
Licenses:
Rent floating licenses
Digital+ Solutions: Fatigue+ Surface
Enhance design reliability and stress analysis with Fatigue+ Surface
Fatigue+ Surface provides comprehensive tools for predicting product lifespan and preventing material failure. Its advanced simulation capabilities allow engineers to assess the durability of designs under various stress conditions, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
Fatigue+ Surface: Benefits
Why choose Fatigue+ Surface for advanced strength analysis?
Full-surface strength assessment
Evaluate the strength of even the most complex 3D components with confidence, thanks to our full-surface analysis based on the trusted FKM guideline.
Integrated FKM material database
Access a comprehensive and readily available FKM material database directly within RIFEST Manager, eliminating time-consuming external searches and ensuring consistent data.
Clear and actionable reports
Generate detailed reports that clearly present critical results, empowering you to make informed decisions and optimise your designs.
Versatile integration for diverse industries
Seamlessly integrate RIFEST Manager with other solvers tailored for the rail vehicle, crane construction, and pressure vessel industries, providing a unified analysis platform.
Digital+ Solutions: DiaAnalysis
DiaAnalysis: Transforming measurement data into actionable insights
Converting rail track measurement data into precise fatigue damage evaluations though FKM strength assessments under operational loading conditions.
DiaAnalysis: Benefits
Why choose DiaAnalysis?
Effortless Postprocessing and Evaluation
Quickly and accurately process and evaluate your measurement data, saving valuable time and resources.
Precise Rainflow Matrix and Amplitude Analysis
Gain a clear understanding of your data's cyclical behavior with detailed Rainflow matrix and amplitude distribution analysis.
Reliable Fatigue Damage Prediction
Accurately calculate fatigue damage according to the established FKM guideline, ensuring product longevity and safety.
Visualized Damage Input Along Test Tracks
Pinpoint critical areas with visual representations of damage input along your test tracks, enabling targeted design improvements.
Import and export
Supported file formats include Catman® binary files (.BIN), TDMS files (.tdms) and Diadem® binary files (*.DAT for *.R32 files)
Digital+ Solutions: BogieStrength
BogieStrength: Transform strain gauge measurements from test benches into strength assessments
Perform strength assessments based on your chosen standard - FKM, DVS1612, or ERRI RP60. Leverage an integrated material database, streamlined evaluation and reporting.
BogieStrength: Benefits
Why BogieStrength?
Comprehensive strength evaluation
Accurately assess the strength of both welded and non-welded components from strain gauge measurements.
Industry-standard static analysis
Evaluate static strength according to FKM guideline, ERRI RP60 and admissible stress criteria.
Robust fatigue life prediction
Evaluate fatigue strength according to FKM Guideline, DVS 1612 and ERRI RP60.
Expandable material database
Customise your assessments with a flexible and expandable material database, adapting to your specific project requirements.
Seamless data export
Effortlessly export your analysis results into csv and create pdf documentation for detailed reporting.