Engineering consultancy for structural calculations and verifications of stairs, railings and glass constructions
Ingenieursbureau Schijf-WVB B.V.
Coevorden (NL)New on Amplifa
About Schijf WVB
Ingenieursbureau Schijf-WVB B.V. is an engineering consultancy based in Coevorden (Netherlands) specialising in structural calculations and verifications for stairs, balustrades and complex structures. The structural analysis of steel constructions is performed in 3D using Diamonds software from Buildsoft; for glass calculations, glass thicknesses are determined and stress verifications according to NEN 2608 are carried out with the E.E.M. software from SJ-Mepla. Another field of expertise is the glass bead or sandbag pendulum test, used to demonstrate the fall-through safety of floor edge separation constructions – including test setup on site, report, film and photos. In addition, the consultancy produces technical drawings for stairs and balustrades in 3D Tekla Structures based on the applicable laws and regulations, and provides advice on codes and standards for safety glass, stairs and railings. Its customers are mainly stair manufacturers, steel construction companies, the construction industry and structural glass contractors. The company is a member of the NTF, the industry association for steel stair manufacturers, and has been owned by René Schijf since September 2000.
- Site
- Coevorden, Netherlands
- Processes
- Structural calculations (3D calculation of stairs, balustrades and complex structures with Diamonds), Glass calculations (glass thickness calculation and stress verification according to NEN 2608 with, Glass bead pendulum test (glass bead/sandbag pendulum test to verify the fall-through safety of, Technical drawing work (technical drawings for stairs and balustrades with 3D Tekla Structures), Consulting on laws & regulations (advice on laws and regulations for safety glass, stairs and, Structural calculations (3D with Diamonds/Buildsoft), Glass calculations according to NEN 2608 (E.E.M. software SJ-Mepla), Glass bead pendulum test (fall-through safety test with test setup, report, film, photos)
- Materials
- Steel, Safety glass / glass, Safety glass, Diamonds (Buildsoft), E.E.M. Software (SJ-Mepla), Tekla Structures
- Certificates
- Member of NTF (industry association of steel stair manufacturers), NEN standards (including NEN 2608), ISO 9001
- Industries
- Stair manufacturers, Steel construction, Construction industry, Structural glasswork
- 01
Capture of design data
- 02
Structural calculation (3D, Diamonds/Buildsoft)
- 03
Glass thickness and stress verification according to NEN 2608 (SJ-Mepla)
- 04
Technical drawings (Tekla Structures)
- 05
If required, pendulum test for fall-through safety on site
- 06
Consulting on laws and regulations
Materials and Verification Methods
Steel
Material for stairs and balustrades in structural calculations and technical drawing work.
Safety glass
Calculation of glass thicknesses and stress verifications according to NEN 2608 as well as fall-through safety testing.
Diamonds (Buildsoft)
3D structural analysis software for stairs, balustrades and complex structures.
E.E.M. Software (SJ-Mepla)
Software for glass thickness calculation and stress verification according to NEN 2608.
Tekla Structures
3D modelling and technical drawings for stairs and balustrades.
Location
Coevorden
NLOffice / Engineering consultancy
- Materials
- Steel, Glass
- Diamonds (Buildsoft)
- E.E.M. Software (SJ-Mepla)
- Tekla Structures
- Pendulum test setup (glass bead/sandbag)
Calculated Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural calculations (3D calculation of stairs, balustrades and complex structures with Diamonds)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Steel, Glass |
| Glass calculations (glass thickness calculation and stress verification according to NEN 2608 withEngineering | – | – | – | – | Glass |
| Glass bead pendulum test (glass bead/sandbag pendulum test to verify the fall-through safety ofTesting | – | – | – | – | Glass |
| Technical drawing work (technical drawings for stairs and balustrades with 3D Tekla Structures)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Consulting on laws & regulations (advice on laws and regulations for safety glass, stairs andEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality and Standards
Verifications are carried out according to recognised standards, including NEN 2608 for safety glass; fall-through safety is demonstrated with the glass bead or sandbag pendulum test including report, film and photos.
| Evidence | Coevorden |
|---|---|
| Member of NTF (industry association of steel stair manufacturers) | |
| NEN standards (including NEN 2608) | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 2000
René Schijf takes over and runs Ingenieursbureau Schijf-WVB B.V. in Coevorden (since September 2000).
- 2010
Membership in the NTF Trappenclub (industry association of steel stair manufacturers).