Railway Applications - Track - Test Methods for Fastening Systems - Part 3: Determination of Attenuation of Impact Loads
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EN 13146-3 is a standard that focuses on determining the attenuation of impact loads in railway track fastening systems. The standard outlines laboratory test procedures that simulate the impact loading caused by traffic on railway tracks. These tests involve applying an impact to a rail fastened to a concrete sleeper or bearer and measuring the strain induced in the sleeper.
The main objective of this standard is to compare the attenuation of impact loads on concrete sleepers or bearers using different rail pads. The tests are designed to evaluate the performance of rail fastening systems and to determine their effectiveness in reducing strain and impact on the sleepers.
The standard includes a reference procedure that serves as a benchmark for testing rail fastening systems, as well as an alternative procedure that provides an alternative testing method. These procedures are applicable to the complete fastening assembly.
| Descriptors | Capacitive loads, Damping, Damping tests, Fasteners, Fixings, Impact load, Impact loading, Impact stress, Induced, Laboratory testing, Permanency, Permanent ways, Quality requirements, Rail fastening systems, Railway applications, Railway construction, Railway installations, Railways, Shock absorbing, Sleepers, Testing, Tracks (materials handling equipment), Travel ways, Joint load, Durability, Sheets, Pavements (roads), Ties, Transition loss, Roadways, Superstructure |
| ICS Codes | 93.100 - Construction of railways |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 757.8 KB |
