DVS 1608
This chapter deals with the specifics of the DVS 1608.
The applicability of the guideline DVS 1608 is limited to the following cases:
- For designing and dimensioning of the base material, the material in the heat affected zone and the weld material.
- For arc welded joints made of aluminium alloys typically used in rail vehicle constructions.
- For assessing static and fatigue behaviour.
- For sheet thicknesses greater 1,5 mm.
The following key data is available for the implementation of the DVS 1608:
- The nominal stress concept is applied for static and fatigue assessments.
- Stress values are used to evaluate fatigue behaviour, not stress range values.
- The strength values for the heat affected zone are considered when assessing welds.