ELAN also supports the design departments in the shipping industry with fine element simulation, strength calculations and dynamic analyses. ELAN's engineers test the complete body of both merchant and military ships together with yachts in terms of statics and operating strength, and carry out vibration analyses and shock calculations. They also examine part structures, such as cladding elements for the inner railing, ceiling and console coverings or also cabin panelling, and even equipment parts are analysed by the experts.

For example, the static analysis of longitudinal strength examines what strains the hull is subject to at the crest or trough of a wave. Simulation procedures look at the different wave forms and forces that act on the body of the ship and can cause the hull to collapse in the worst case. The forces involved here include among others weight forces and drive forces, together with the impact of breaking waves or the forces of inertia as a consequence of acceleration. Simulation using finite element methods discovers possible weak points at an early stage and shows where there is a need for modifications. Target-oriented solutions can then be developed together with the customer.