Railway Applications - Track - Aluminothermic Welding of Rails - Part 1: Approval of Welding Processes
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The DIN EN 14730-1 standard is focused on the approval of welding processes used for aluminothermic welding of rails in railway applications. It specifically addresses the laboratory tests and requirements necessary for the approval of such processes when performed under workshop conditions. The standard is applicable for the joining of new Vignole rails, as described in DIN EN 13674-1, that have the same profile and steel grade.
It is important to note that compliance with this standard alone does not guarantee the suitability of a welding process for specific conditions of track and traffic. The standard does not cover welds made between different rail sections, differently worn rails, or different rail grades. In addition to the definitive requirements outlined in the standard, Clause 4 also requires the documentation of specific items.
To ensure compliance with this standard, it is necessary to satisfy both the definitive requirements and the documented items specified in Clause 4.
| Descriptors | Acceptance (approval), Aluminium, Aluminium alloys, Aluminothermic, Approval, Certification, Definitions, Flat-bottom rails, Fusion welding, Laboratory testing, Operation, Permanent ways, Qualifications, Quality assurance, Quality assurance systems, Railway applications, Railway engineering, Railway vehicle construction, Railway vehicles, Railways, Strength of materials, Training, Vignol rail, Welded joints, Welders, Welding, Welding engineering, Welding processes, Welding shops, Legalization, Pavements (roads), Sheets, Superstructure, Acceptance |
| ICS Codes | 25.160.10 - Welding processes 93.100 - Construction of railways |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 1.3 MB |
