BS EN 16431:2014 PDF Download
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Railway Applications: Track - Hollow Sleepers and Bearers
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BS EN 16431:2014 is a standard that specifies the technical criteria and control procedures for hollow sleepers and bearers used in ballasted track with Vignole rails in railway applications. These hollow sleepers and bearers are designed to be used in both ballasted track and ballastless track, with specific requirements defined by the customer in the latter case.
The standard provides guidelines for ensuring the quality and performance of these sleepers and bearers, which play a critical role in the stability and functionality of the railway track. It encompasses various aspects like materials, manufacturing, testing, and qualification criteria. By adhering to this standard, manufacturers can ensure that their hollow sleepers and bearers meet the necessary technical standards and are suitable for use in railway applications.
| Descriptors | Quality assurance, Railway rails, Railway fixed equipment, Railway track, Mechanical testing, Load capacity, Railway engineering, Concretes, Durability, Sleepers, Properties, Bearers, Environmental testing Railway applications |
| ICS Codes | 93.100 - Construction of railways |
| Language(s) | English |
| ISBN | 978 0 580 77846 9 |
| File Size | 1.3 MB |
