SIST EN 13146-9:2011/kFprA1:2011

Railway applications - Track - Test methods for fastening systems - Part 9: Determination of stiffness

This European Standard specifies laboratory test procedures to determine the static and dynamic stiffness of rail pads, baseplate pads and complete rail fastening assemblies. The procedures for dynamic stiffness cover low and high frequencies.

Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Prüfverfahren für Schienenbefestigungssysteme - Teil 9: Bestimmung der Steifigkeiten

Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Méthodes d'essai pour les systèmes de fixation - Partie 9: Détermination de la rigidité

Železniške naprave - Zgornji ustroj - Preskušanje pritrdilnih sistemov - 9. del: Določevanje togosti

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 24-Jul-2011
• ICS: 93.100 - Construction of railways
• Technical Committee: IŽNP - Reilway applications
• Current Stage: 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 28-Jan-2014
• Due Date: 02-Feb-2014
• Completion Date: 28-Jan-2014
• Directive: Not Harmonized2008/57/EC - DIRECTIVE 2008/57/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 17 June 2008 on the interoperability of the rail system within the Community (Recast)
• Mandate: M/275 - Mandate to CEN/CENELEC/ETSI for standardization in the field of railway equipment on the interoperability of the Trans-European high-speed rail system
• Mandate: M/334 - Mandate for programming and standardisation addressed to CEN, CENELEC and ETSI in the field of the Interoperability of the trans-european conventional rail system
• Mandate: M/483 - Mandate for programming and standardisation addressed to the European standardisation bodies under directive 2008/57/EC in the field of the interoperability of the rail system within the European Union
• Ref Project: EN 13146-9:2009/FprA1 - Railway applications - Track - Test methods for fastening systems - Part 9: Determination of stiffness

Relations

• Consolidated By: SIST EN 13146-9:2011+A1:2012 - Railway applications - Track - Test methods for fastening systems - Part 9: Determination of stiffness
• Effective Date: 01-Jan-2012
• Revised: SIST EN 13146-9:2011 - Railway applications - Track - Test methods for fastening systems - Part 9: Determination of stiffness
• Effective Date: 01-Jun-2010

Overview

SIST EN 13146-9:2011/kFprA1:2011 is a European standard developed by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST) addressing railway applications, specifically test methods for fastening systems. Part 9 of this multipart standard details the laboratory procedures for determining the static and dynamic stiffness of rail pads, baseplate pads, and complete rail fastening assemblies. The procedures outlined support both low-frequency and high-frequency testing, providing a comprehensive approach for the evaluation and comparison of track fastening system stiffness.

Ensuring accurate measurement and assessment of stiffness in rail fastening systems is vital for the safety, stability, and longevity of railway infrastructure. This standard supports manufacturers, testing laboratories, and railway authorities in implementing uniform and reliable testing practices.

Key Topics

• Laboratory Test Procedures: Establishes standard methods for testing the static and dynamic stiffness of fastening system components, such as rail pads and baseplate pads.
• Static and Dynamic Stiffness: Provides guidelines to determine both the static resistance to deformation under load and the dynamic response across various frequencies.
• Component and Assembly Evaluation: Applies to individual components and complete rail fastening assemblies to allow for end-to-end system testing.
• Frequency Coverage: Addresses stiffness determination across a range of frequencies relevant to real-world rail operations, including both low and high-frequency dynamics.
• Reference and Test Methods: Details direct, indirect, and corrected driving point methods, referencing other standards (e.g., EN ISO 10846-2) for certain measurement ranges.

Applications

• Quality Assurance: Rail pad and fastening component producers use these test methods to verify conformity with technical specifications and performance targets.
• Product Development: Railway component engineers rely on the standardized test methods to optimize design for stiffness, ensuring safety, durability, and ride comfort.
• Comparative Assessment: Railway authorities and contractors utilize the standard to compare products from different suppliers through uniform test procedures.
• Research and Innovation: Laboratories and research institutions use the methods to support studies into track dynamics, vibration mitigation, and noise control.
• Regulatory Compliance: Helps railway infrastructure owners and operators fulfill regulatory requirements for track component performance and safety.

Related Standards

• EN 13146 Series: This standard is part of the EN 13146 series, which collectively addresses various test methods for railway fastening systems, including electrical resistance, longitudinal and transverse movement, and clamping force.
• EN ISO 10846-2: Referenced within this document for direct method testing of dynamic stiffness up to specified frequencies.
• EN 13481 Series: Lays out performance requirements for fastening systems, complementing the EN 13146 test procedures.
• International and National Variants: EN standards are often adopted as national standards (such as SIST EN 13146-9 in Slovenia) to ensure harmonized best practices across European railways.

Practical Value

By standardizing the methodology for the determination of stiffness in railway fastening systems, SIST EN 13146-9:2011/kFprA1:2011 ensures:

• Comparability of Results: Enables stakeholders to compare test outcomes from different laboratories or suppliers using a uniform testing approach.
• Safety and Performance: Contributes directly to improved track safety, reduced maintenance, and enhanced passenger comfort by verifying proper stiffness characteristics.
• Market Access: Facilitates product acceptance across European railway networks by demonstrating compliance with recognized European standards.

This standard is essential for all organizations engaged in the design, manufacture, testing, and validation of track fastening systems, ensuring the reliability and performance of modern railway infrastructure.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Railway applications - Track - Test methods for fastening systems - Part 9:
Determination of stiffness
Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Prüfverfahren für Schienenbefestigungssysteme - Teil 9:
Bestimmung der Steifigkeiten
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Méthodes d'essai pour les systèmes de fixation - Partie
9: Détermination de la rigidité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 13146-9:2009/FprA1
ICS:
93.100 Gradnja železnic Construction of railways
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 13146-9:2009
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
FprA1
May 2011
ICS 93.100
English Version
Railway applications - Track - Test methods for fastening
systems - Part 9: Determination of stiffness
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Méthodes d'essai pour les Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Prüfverfahren für
systèmes de fixation - Partie 9: Détermination de la rigidité Schienenbefestigungssysteme - Teil 9: Bestimmung der
Steifigkeiten
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 256.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 13146-9:2009. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.

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provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Modifications to Clause 4, Symbols and abbreviated terms .4
2 Modification to 6.1.3, Procedure .4
3 Modifications to 6.2.4, Procedur
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