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Objectives of the Information Session
Providing context: Understanding the role and interplay of standards, guidelines, regulations, and laws in rail vehicle manufacturing.
Comparison and Understanding: EN 17976 vs. DIN 25201 (Parts 1–7)—New Requirements, Changes, and Clarifications.
Identifying the Impact: Effects of the New Standards on the Design, Calculation, and Maintenance of Bolted Joints.
Identifying conflicts: Identifying potential contradictions and overlaps between the sets of rules.
Promote the exchange of experiences: Open dialogue among experts to share practical knowledge and best practices.
Contents & main topics
1. Overview of the Standards Landscape
The Importance and Interplay of Standards, Guidelines, and Laws in Rail Vehicle Manufacturing.
Comparison: DIN 25201 (Parts 1–7) vs. EN 17976.
2. Changes & Clarifications
New requirements of EN 17976 for bolted joints and automotive parts.
Differences in definitions, testing requirements, and documentation.
3. Potential for Conflict and Solutions
Where Standards May Conflict—and How Engineers Make Safe Decisions.
Discussion of real-world examples.
4. Impact on Design and Maintenance
Adapting design and maintenance strategies to new requirements.
Assessment of technical and organizational impacts.
5. Practical Dialogue & Exchange of Experiences
Discussion of current challenges.
Exchange of experiences between participants and the expert.
Speaker
Dipl.-Ing. Kerstin Schaufuß
- Screw Engineer (DVS)
- Senior Specialist for Rail Vehicles, DB Fernverkehr AG
- Extensive experience in design, maintenance, and training in the field of rail vehicle manufacturing.
Key Focus:
This event provides guidance on the complex regulatory landscape governing bolted connections in rail transport—including a comparison of EN 17976 and DIN 25201, a discussion of typical areas of conflict, and practical tips for safe, code-compliant designs.
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