Railway Applications - Track - Switches and Crossings - Part 3: Requirements for Wheel/Rail Interaction
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The DIN EN 13232-3 standard provides specifications and guidelines for the wheel and rail interaction in railway track systems.
The standard focuses on several key aspects. Firstly, it defines the dimensions of the wheel and track, ensuring compatibility and proper functioning of the system. It also outlines the geometric design principles for wheel guidance, ensuring that the wheels follow the intended path through switches and crossings.
Additionally, the standard addresses the design principles for wheel load transfer, ensuring that the weight of the train is distributed properly between the wheels and the track. This is crucial for maintaining safe and efficient operation.
Furthermore, the standard provides guidance on determining the need for movable crossings, which are sections of the track that can be adjusted to allow train movements between different tracks. This involves considering factors such as track layout and operational requirements.
The principles outlined in the standard are primarily applied to turnout components such as switches, crossings, and check rails. However, they can also be applied to more complex layouts, ensuring that the wheel and rail interaction meets the necessary requirements for safe and efficient railway operation.
| Descriptors | Acceptance (approval), Acceptance inspection, Acceptance specification, Crossings, Diamond crossings, Efficiency, Guard rails, Guide rails, Level crossings, Performance, Permanent ways, Point work, Rails, Railway applications, Railway construction, Railway installations, Railway rails, Railway vehicle components, Railways, Specification (approval), Superstructure, Switches, Testing, Tracks, Tracks (materials handling equipment), Travel ways, Turnouts, Wheel guidance, Wheel load, Wheels, Wheelsets, Power, Output capacity, Axle assemblies, Sheets, Roadways, Pavements (roads) |
| ICS Codes | 93.100 - Construction of railways |
| Language(s) | English |
| File Size | 348.2 KB |
