Railway Applications - Track - Hollow Sleepers and Bearers
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The DIN EN 16431 standard sets out specific guidelines for the design of these components. The standard covers various aspects such as geometry requirements, material and processing requirements, requirements for fastening points, and insulation.
Geometry requirements outline the specific dimensions and shaping of the hollow sleepers and bearers, ensuring they meet the necessary specifications for railway tracks. Material and processing requirements address the type of materials to be used, as well as the manufacturing processes, to ensure the products meet the necessary quality standards.
The standard also includes requirements for fastening points, which are crucial for securing the sleepers and bearers to the track system. Additionally, the standard specifies requirements for insulation, which is important for preventing the passage of electrical current between different sections of the track.
Finally, the DIN EN 16431 standard includes test procedures that must be followed to verify the compliance of the hollow sleepers and bearers with the outlined requirements. These tests assess factors such as durability, load-bearing capacity, and resistance to various stresses to ensure the safety and reliability of the track system.
| Descriptors | Capacitive loads, Cavity walls, Definitions, Durability, Fasteners, Fixings, Permanent ways, Quality requirements, Rail fastening systems, Railway applications, Railway construction, Railway installations, Railways, Sleepers, Testing, Tracks (materials handling equipment), Turnouts, Permanency, Pavements (roads), Sheets, Ties, Superstructure |
| ICS Codes | 93.100 - Construction of railways |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 1.3 MB |
