BS EN 13230-1:2016 PDF Download
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Railway applications. Track. Concrete sleepers and bearers. General requirements
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BS EN 13230-1:2016 is a standard that sets out the general requirements for concrete sleepers and bearers used in railway tracks. This standard applies to various types of concrete sleepers and bearers, including precast concrete sleepers, twin-block reinforced sleepers, bearers for switches and crossings, and special elements for railway tracks.
The main objective of this standard is to ensure that concrete sleepers and bearers are designed and manufactured to withstand the vertical, lateral, and longitudinal loads imposed by the rails and to maintain their structural integrity over time. The standard specifies technical criteria and control procedures for the constituent materials and the finished products.
Concrete sleepers and bearers are subjected to various environmental conditions, such as frost and moisture, which can lead to chemical reactions and degradation. Therefore, the standard includes mechanical tests to assess the ability of sleepers and bearers to resist repetitive loading and ensure their durability. It also regulates manufacturing processes and requires tests to prevent degradation from chemical reactions and frost damage.
| Descriptors | Quality assurance, Properties, Sleepers, Railway track, Concretes, Environmental testing, Mechanical testing, Railway engineering, Railway fixed equipment, Railway rails, Load capacity, Bearers, Durability Railway applications |
| ICS Codes | 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products 93.100 - Construction of railways |
| Language(s) | English |
| ISBN | 978 0 580 84749 3 |
| File Size | 2.1 MB |
