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DEHN Risk Tool: Focus on
cost-effectiveness

Correct interpretation of the result Selection of measures in the DEHN Risk Tool
Each risk to be considered is displayed in a different colour. Measures can be defined with the help of a selection
Blue stands for the tolerable risk, red or green for the risk matrix. These measures are displayed according to the risk
calculated for the structure to be protected. components selected.

Cost-effectiveness of protection measures
Without measures With measures Building owners are often faced with the question which
RT RT damage can occur as a result of lightning effects and how
R1 25238 % R1 61 %
high costs for protection measures should be with regard to
2,52E-03 1E-5 6,14E-06 1E-5 the value of the building. Therefore, economic aspects are
an important decision criterion. The risk analysis as per IEC
Determination of the potential risks 62305-2 integrated in the DEHN Risk Tool software provides
The risk components describe the potential risks for a selection aid.
a structure. Therefore, the risk components must be
considered in detail when performing a risk analysis. The
aim of a risk analysis is to reduce the main risks by taking
reasonable measures.

Determination of the main risks
Each risk component can be reduced or increased by
different parameters.

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