FAQ

The evaluation example database EvaDAT is based on the guideline VDI 6201 and is a free platform for quality assurance of software-based structural analysis. Here, users and producers of software can call up standardized, qualified and neutral evaluation examples for their own testing purposes and contribute to the uploading of further examples.

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Evaluation examples are used to evaluate the software. This includes verification examples as well as validation examples.

According VDI 6201: "Testing to prove that the software provides the correct result for the implemented mechanical model, i.e. that the software has been programmed correctly. Note: This also includes a comparison of analytical values."*)

*) "Reproduced with permission of the Association of German Engineers (Verein Deutscher Ingenieure e. V.)"

According to VDI 6201: "Proof that the software is suitable to be used for a specific task. Note: Validation requires assessment of the results for compliance with accepted technical rules of engineering practice and/or experiments."*)

*) "Reproduced with permission of the Association of German Engineers (Verein Deutscher Ingenieure e. V.)"

The structure is divided into the following sections in accordance with VDI 6201: - Classification - Problem description - Reference solution - Results - Evaluation - References The longer sections of content are edited in the editor. There, in addition to formatted text, you can insert tables, formulae, graphics, bibliographical references, list references and parameter groups, amongst other things.

After signing in, select “Add example” in the example database. First enter the basic information and classification, then edit the content sections in the editor. Supported sections are saved automatically; the example is only published when you use the “Publish” action after the required information is complete.

Either a field has already been set up where you can add entries – as is the case with standards, for example – or, if not, please get in touch with us and send us your suggestion.

Yes. A newly created example starts as a draft. You can add information and content sections step by step and continue editing later. The editor automatically saves supported sections and displays the save status. The example only becomes publicly visible when you explicitly select “Publish”.

You can maintain content in all languages authorised for EvaDAT. To do this, select the source language for each section in the editor. The language may vary from section to section; this is independent of the interface language of your user account. As soon as the example is approved, we automatically generate a machine translation of all sections, which can then be confirmed by users.

As a registered editor, open your assigned result section in edit mode. Enter the content in the editor. You can insert formatted text, tables, formulas, graphics, literature references and parameter groups. Supported changes are saved automatically.

Click on ‘Image’ in the Insert bar of the editor. This will open the media library. There, you can select an existing image or upload a new file. You will find a detailed description in the relevant help text.

In the insert row of the editor, click “Literature reference”. In the literature library, you can select an existing source or create a new literature entry. When inserted, the editor creates a reference linked to that literature entry. Numbering is generated automatically from the sources actually used and does not need to be maintained manually.

You can insert further images and documents in the relevant results section via ‘Graphics’ or ‘Attachments’ in the editor. In the relevant library, you can upload files or reuse existing ones. Images can be inserted into the content as image nodes, whilst other files can be inserted as linked file elements.

Of course. Please get in touch with us and let us know which example you would like us to make the change to.

Under the menu item "Database/My uploads".

Yes. To do this, mark the example as your favourite and go to the menu item "Database/My favourites".

In your user profile, you can choose which topics you would like to receive email notifications about. To do this, click on your name and then on ‘Notification settings’.