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FKM-Guidelines
Current Versions of the FKM-Guidelines
Analytical Strength Assessment (7th Edition / 2020 – German / English):
RFN-07-20-DE
RFN-07-20-EN
Fracture Mechanics Proof of Strength for Engineering Components (4th Edition 2018 - Ferman/ 3rd Edition 2009 – English):
RBM-04-18-DE
RBM-03-09-EN -> RBM 04-18-EN: scheduled for: 2026
Richtlinie Nichtlinear (2nd Edition 2025 - German):
RNL-02-25-DE
Richtlinie Rechnerischer Festigkeitsnachweis Federn/Federelemente (2. Auflage 2023 – German):
RFF-01-20-DE
Analytical strength assessment for engineering components made of sintered steel (1st. Edition 2024 - English)
RFS-01-24-EN
Bruchmechanischer Festigkeitsnachweis 4. Auflage 2018
ISBN: 9783816307198
Fracture Mechanics Proof of Strength for Engineering Components
Edition 2009
ISBN: 978-3-8163-0496-8
Rechnerischer Festigkeitsnachweis für Maschinenbauteile - 7. Auflage 2020
ISBN: 9783816307433