SIST EN 15528:2008+A1:2014
(Main)Railway applications - Line categories for managing the interface between load limits of vehicles and infrastructure
Railway applications - Line categories for managing the interface between load limits of vehicles and infrastructure
This European Standard describes methods of classification of existing and new railway lines and the categorisation of vehicles. The standard specifies the technical requirements for ensuring the compatibility of the interface between vehicle and infrastructure. The standard is suitable for use on freight, passenger and mixed traffic lines and contains requirements relevant to: - classification of the vertical load carrying capacity of railway infrastructure; - design of railway vehicles; - determination of payload limits of freight wagons. A summary of the classification of infrastructure and categorisation of vehicles is given in Annex B. The assessment of the vertical load carrying capacity of civil engineering structures, track, sub-grade and earthworks by the use of the load models defined in Annex A permits the classification of infrastructure into line categories. This European Standard identifies on which lines vehicles are compatible to the infrastructure under normal operation conditions without further checks regarding vertical load effects. The methodology described in this European Standard is not valid for high speed rail traffic. Tilting traffic and the working of rail mounted plant and cranes etc. are also outside the scope of this European Standard. This European Standard does not cover the system used in Great Britain, where all lines and vehicles are to be classified in accordance with the RA (Route Availability) System. A guide to the equivalent categories in accordance with this European Standard is given in Annex C. This European Standard does not cover requirements relating to the maximum total mass or maximum length of a train. The requirements of this European Standard do not replace regulations relating to e.g. dynamic wheel/rail contact force limits, vehicle ride considerations, vehicle structural design limitations, etc.
Bahnanwendungen - Streckenklassen zur Bewerkstelligung der Schnittstelle zwischen Lastgrenzen der Fahrzeuge und Infrastruktur
Diese europäische Norm beschreibt Klassifizierungsverfahren bestehender und neuer Eisenbahnstrecken und die Einstufung von Fahrzeugen. Die Norm gibt die technischen Anforderungen an, um die Kompatibilität der Schnittstelle zwischen Fahrzeug und Infrastruktur sicherzustellen. Die Norm ist für den Gebrauch auf Güter-, Personen- und für Mischverkehrsstrecken geeignet und beinhaltet Vorgaben, die relevant für
- die Klasseneinteilung der vertikalen Tragfähigkeit der Eisenbahninfrastruktur;
- die Konstruktion von Schienenfahrzeugen;
- die Bestimmung der Nutzlastgrenzen von Güterwagen
sind.
Im Anhang B wird ein Überblick über die Klasseneinteilung der Infrastruktur und der Einstufung der Fahrzeuge gegeben.
Die Bewertung der vertikalen Tragfähigkeit von Ingenieurbauwerken, Oberbau und Unterbau und Erdbau¬werken unter Verwendung der in Anhang A definierten Lastmodelle ermöglicht die Klasseneinteilung der Infrastruktur in Streckenklassen.
Diese europäische Norm bestimmt, auf welchen Strecken Fahrzeuge im Regelbetriebszustand ohne weitere Tests hinsichtlich vertikaler Lasteffekte kompatibel zur Infrastruktur sind.
Die in dieser Norm beschriebene Methodik gilt nicht für den Hochgeschwindigkeitseisenbahnverkehr. Neige-technik-Verkehr und der Arbeitsbetrieb von schienengebundenen Maschinen und Kränen usw. gehören auch nicht zum Anwendungsbereich dieser Norm. Diese europäische Norm umfasst nicht das in Großbritannien verwendete System, wo alle Strecken und Fahrzeuge nach dem RA-System (Route Availability) eingeteilt werden. Eine Anleitung zu den äquivalenten Klassen nach dieser Norm wird in Anhang C gegeben.
Diese Norm deckt nicht Anforderungen in Bezug auf maximale Gesamtmasse oder maximaler Zuglänge ab.
Die Erfordernisse dieser europäischen Norm ersetzen nicht Bestimmungen in Hinblick auf zum Beispiel dynamische Rad/Schiene Grenzkontaktkräfte, Fahrzeugfahrverhalten, fahrzeugspezifische Grenztragfähig-keitsbemessung usw.
Applications ferroviaires - Catégories de ligne pour la gestion des interfaces entre limites de charges des véhicules et de l'infrastructure
La présente Norme Européenne décrit les méthodes de classification des lignes de chemins de fer existantes et
nouvelles ainsi que la catégorisation des véhicules. La norme spécifie les exigences techniques pour assurer la
compatibilité de l’interface entre les véhicules et l'infrastructure. La norme est adaptée à l’utilisation sur les lignes
«fret», «voyageur» et à trafic mixte et contient des exigences relatives à :
— la classification de la capacité de charge portante verticale d’une infrastructure ferroviaire ;
— la conception des véhicules ferroviaires ;
— la détermination des limites de charge utile des wagons de fret.
— Un résumé de la classification des infrastructures et de la catégorisation des véhicules est donné en Annexe B.
L'évaluation de la capacité de charge portante verticale des ouvrages d’art, de la voie, de la sous-couche et des
plates-formes, par l'utilisation de modèles de charge définis dans l'Annexe A, permet la classification de
l'infrastructure en catégories de ligne.
La présente Norme Européenne identifie sur quelles lignes les véhicules sont compatibles avec l'infrastructure,
dans des conditions d’exploitation normales, sans contrôles supplémentaires en rapport avec l’influence des
charges verticales.
La méthodologie décrite dans la présente Norme Européenne ne s’applique pas au trafic ferroviaire à grande vitesse.
L’exploitation de trains pendulaires, le fonctionnement des plates-formes montées sur rail ou des grues, etc. sont
également hors du domaine d’application de la présente Norme. La présente Norme Européenne ne couvre pas le
système utilisé en Grande-Bretagne où toutes les lignes et tous les véhicules doivent être classés en conformité avec
le RA (Route Availability) System. Un guide d’équivalence de ces classes par rapport à la présente Norme
Européenne est fourni en Annexe C.
La présente Norme ne traite pas des exigences relatives à la masse totale maximale, ou à la longueur maximale
d’un train.
Les exigences de la présente Norme Européenne ne remplacent pas les règlementations relatives, par exemple,
aux limites des forces de contact dynamiques rail/roue, aux considérations de marche du véhicule, aux limites de
conception structurelle du véhicule, etc.
Železniške naprave - Kategorizacija prog za upravljanje vmesnika med dopustnimi obremenitvami vozil in infrastrukturo
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Železniške naprave - Kategorizacija prog za upravljanje vmesnika med dopustnimi obremenitvami vozil in infrastrukturoBahnanwendungen - Streckenklassen zur Bewerkstelligung der Schnittstelle zwischen Lastgrenzen der Fahrzeuge und InfrastrukturApplications ferroviaires - Catégories de ligne pour la gestion des interfaces entre limites de charges des véhicules et de l'infrastructureRailway applications - Line categories for managing the interface between load limits of vehicles and infrastructure45.060.20Železniški vagoniTrailing stock03.220.30Železniški transportTransport by railICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 15528:2008+A1:2012SIST EN 15528:2008+A1:2014en,fr,de01-april-2014SIST EN 15528:2008+A1:2014SLOVENSKI
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EN 15528:2008+A1
October 2012 ICS 03.220.30; 45.060.20 Supersedes EN 15528:2008English Version
Railway applications - Line categories for managing the interface between load limits of vehicles and infrastructure
Applications ferroviaires - Catégories de ligne pour la gestion des interfaces entre limites de charges des véhicules et de l'infrastructure
Bahnanwendungen - Streckenklassen zur Bewerkstelligung der Schnittstelle zwischen Lastgrenzen der Fahrzeuge und Infrastruktur This European Standard was approved by CEN on 7 February 2008 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 20 August 2012.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN member.
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EN 15528:2008+A1:2012 (E) 2 Contents Page Foreword .4Introduction .51 Scope .62 Normative references .63 Terms and definitions .64 Classification system .84.1 Definition of line categories .84.2 Correlation between line category and speed .95 Classification of infrastructure . 105.1 Civil engineering structures . 105.2 Track constructions, track substructures and earthworks . 115.3 Infrastructure classification results . 116 Categorisation of railway vehicles . 116.1 General rules . 116.2 Freight wagons . 126.2.1 Specific rules for freight wagons . 126.2.2 Resulting load limits for freight wagons . 136.3 Locomotives including power heads . 136.3.1 General . 136.3.2 Vehicles with intended equal axle loads . 146.3.3 Vehicles with different axle loads . 146.3.4 4-axle locomotives . 156.3.5 6-axle locomotives . 156.4 Passenger carrying vehicles . 156.5 Other non-powered railway vans . 156.6 Special vehicles . 156.7 Vehicle categorisation results . 167 Compatibility of the interface between vehicle and infrastructure . 16Annex A (normative)
Reference wagons and load models representing the line categories . 18Annex B (informative)
Flow chart: Classification of infrastructure and categorisation of vehicles . 22Annex C (informative)
Comparison of RA-classification with line categories . 23Annex D (informative)
Typical maximum speeds for different traffic types. 24Annex E (informative)
Methods used to determine
the load carrying capacity of existing structures . 25Annex F (informative)
Line classification information . 26F.1 General . 26Annex G (informative)
Example of calculation methodology . 28G.1 General . 28G.2 Tables of calculation results for example in Annex G . 30G.3 Diagram of calculation results for example in Annex G . 32Annex H (informative)
Maximum permissible axle load P – Wagons with two 2-axled bogies . 34Annex I (informative)
Maximum permissible axle load P – Wagons with two 3-axled bogies . 36Annex J (informative)
L4 locomotive classes (4-axle locomotives) . 38SIST EN 15528:2008+A1:2014
EN 15528:2008+A1:2012 (E) 3 Annex K (informative)
L6 locomotive classes (6-axle locomotives) . 40Annex L (informative)
Example of correspondence between a national track classification system and line categories . 42Annex M (informative)
Weight note for locomotives . 44M.1 General . 44M.2 Example of a weight note for a series A locomotive . 45M.3 Example of a weight note for a series B locomotive . 46M.4 Example of a weight note for a series C locomotive . 47Annex ZA (informative)
!!!!Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC"""" . 48Bibliography . 51 SIST EN 15528:2008+A1:2014
EN 15528:2008+A1:2012 (E) 4 Foreword This document (EN 15528:2008+A1:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 256 “Railway applications”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN. This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by April 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by April 2013. Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights. This document includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 20 August 2012. This document will supersede EN 15528:2008. The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags
!". !This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN/CENELEC/ETSI by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC. For relationship with EU Directive 2008/57/EC, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this document." According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. SIST EN 15528:2008+A1:2014
EN 15528:2008+A1:2012 (E) 5 Introduction Existing European railway infrastructure consists of elements designed for different purposes. Most civil engineering railway infrastructure was built before the introduction of CR-INS-TSI and Eurocodes for the design of structures. This European Standard defines a line classification system for infrastructure managers and railway undertakings to manage the interface between load limits for railway vehicles and payload limits for freight wagons and the vertical load carrying capacity of a line. The line classification system takes into account parameters such as: axle load (P), mass per unit length (p), geometrical aspects relating to the spacing of axles, speed and provides a transparent method for determining whether the vertical loading characteristics of vehicles are compatible with the load carrying capacity of lines on the network. SIST EN 15528:2008+A1:2014
EN 15528:2008+A1:2012 (E) 6 1 Scope This European Standard describes methods of classification of existing and new railway lines and the categorisation of vehicles. The standard specifies the technical requirements for ensuring the compatibility of the interface between vehicle and infrastructure. The standard is suitable for use on freight, passenger and mixed traffic lines and contains requirements relevant to: classification of the vertical load carrying capacity of railway infrastructure; design of railway vehicles; determination of payload limits of freight wagons. A summary of the classification of infrastructure and categorisation of vehicles is given in Annex B. The assessment of the vertical load carrying capacity of civil engineering structures, track, sub-grade and earthworks by the use of the load models defined in Annex A permits the classification of infrastructure into line categories. This European Standard identifies on which lines vehicles are compatible to the infrastructure under normal operation conditions without further checks regarding vertical load effects. The methodology described in this European Standard is not valid for high speed rail traffic. Tilting traffic and the working of rail mounted plant and cranes etc. are also outside the scope of this European Standard. This European Standard does not cover the system used in Great Britain, where all lines and vehicles are to be classified in accordance with the RA (Route Availability) System. A guide to the equivalent categories in accordance with this European Standard is given in Annex C. This European Standard does not cover requirements relating to the maximum total mass or maximum length of a train. The requirements of this European Standard do not replace regulations relating to e.g. dynamic wheel/rail contact force limits, vehicle ride considerations, vehicle structural design limitations, etc. 2 Normative references !The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies." EN 1991-2:2003, Eurocode 1: Actions on structures — Part 2: Traffic loads on bridges prEN 15663, Railway applications — Vehicle Mass definition 3 Terms and definitions For the purpose of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. 3.1 classification of infrastructure statement of the load carrying capacity of infrastructure on a line by allocation of a line category SIST EN 15528:2008+A1:2014
EN 15528:2008+A1:2012 (E) 7 3.2 categorisation of vehicles statement of the loading characteristics of a railway vehicle, according to the combination of axle loads and axle spacing, by allocation of a line category 3.3 compatibility line category of a vehicle (or the payload limit of a wagon) is less than or equal to the classification of the line 3.4 wheel load Q static vertical wheel/rail contact forces divided by acceleration due to gravity 3.5 wheel load Qi wheel load Q of the axle i
3.6 axle load P sum of the static vertical wheel forces exerted on the track through a wheelset or a pair of independent wheels divided by acceleration of gravity 3.7 axle load Pi axle load P of the axle i 3.8 design mass mass of vehicle equipped with all the consumables and occupied by all staff which it requires in order to fulfil its function plus the exceptional payload defined according to prEN 15663 3.9 intended equal axle loads of a vehicle PieV
axle loads of a vehicle designed to be equal 3.10 mean axle load of a vehicle PmV average axle load of PieV
3.11 group of intended equal axle loads of a vehicle PieV
group of axle loads of axle i of a vehicle designed to be equal 3.12 mean axle load PmGV average axle load of PieV
3.13 mass per unit length p mass of a vehicle divided by length over buffers 3.14 length over buffers L length between coupling planes when coupled 3.15 axle spacing design values of the distances between the centres of adjacent axles SIST EN 15528:2008+A1:2014
EN 15528:2008+A1:2012 (E) 8 3.16 payload limit maximum allowable payload for a wagon related to each line category 3.17 maximum passenger traffic speed / maximum freight traffic speed additional information provided by the infrastructure manager giving the general limit to the maximum traffic speed on a line according to the type of traffic 3.18 line speed general maximum speed of traffic on a route 3.19 associated maximum speed local maximum speed for which the line category is valid 3.20 reference wagon virtual vehicle used as a module of loading for a load model defined by axle load, mass per meter and axle spacing 3.21 load model defined by a specific formation of reference wagons 3.22 line category denotation of the specific load model based on reference wagons 3.23 series of locomotives locomotives designed to be equal 4 Classification system 4.1 Definition of line categories The use of a classification system using line categories permits easy understanding of the load-related compatibility of infrastructure and vehicles. The line category as the result of the classification process represents the ability of the infrastructure (track, track substructures, earthworks, bridges and structures) to withstand the vertical loads imposed by vehicles on the line or section of line for regular service. Lines shall be classified into different line categories. Each line category (A, B1, B2, C2, C3, C4, D2, D3, D4, D4xL and also E4 and E5) is defined by the capacity of a line to withstand the loads represented by load models based on reference wagons defined by the three characteristics shown in Annex A: axle load; mass per unit length; geometrical characteristics of the spacing of axles. Line categories E4 and E5 are defined exclusively for heavy freight wagons. For E4 or E5 traffic a maximum operating speed of 100 km/h is recommended. SIST EN 15528:2008+A1:2014
EN 15528:2008+A1:2012 (E) 9 For rail vehicles or payload limits categorised above D4 or D4xL it is recommended that the infrastructure manager and railway undertaking consider the use of static and dynamic wheel load measuring devices attached to the track and/or fitted to vehicles to assist with ensuring compliance with the requirements of this European Standard. The axle and wheel load tolerances described in Clause 6 shall be taken into account when classifying the infrastructure into line categories. 4.2 Correlation between line category and speed As classification applies to all types of railway vehicles taking their maximum speeds (different passenger and freight train speeds) and line speed into account, additional information defining the maximum speed corresponding to the line classification(s) shall be stated. As a result of the classification of infrastructure additional information specifying the line classification can be given to cover two or more categories of maximum speed or traffic type (e.g. different maximum speeds and associated line categories for passenger and freight trains) within the same line classification system. The load models defining line categories cover all railway vehicles as defined in Clause 6, although different types of vehicles (e.g. locomotives and different train types) may have different operating speeds. NOTE 1 Typical maximum speed categories are shown in Annex D. When classifying infrastructure lines into line categories, the following options may be used by the infrastructure manager to optimise freight traffic: Option 1: determination of the line category at maximum freight traffic speed (maximum 120 km/h). Option 2: determination of the maximum line category at an associated lower speed (less than the maximum freight traffic speed). The line category and associated maximum speed are to be considered as a single combined quantity. The infrastructure manager may decide how many and which combinations to determine and publish. When additional information is published, the minimum requirement is to publish a single category according to Option 1. On lines dedicated to freight traffic or mixed traffic lines (passenger train speeds from 80 km/h to 120 km/h maximum) the local line speed shall be taken into account for the classification of the engineering structures (see 5.1) and other relevant infrastructure elements (see 5.2). On mixed traffic lines with passenger traffic, Option 1 is generally sufficient and appropriate for the optimisation of freight traffic. NOTE 2 In some situations it may be desirable to determine the line category at a lower speed to maximise the line category in accordance with Option 2. Examples of line category and associated maximum speed are given in Annex F. In addition, for E4 or E5 lines an associated maximum speed for E4 and E5 traffic shall be stated together with the associated maximum speed for conventional line traffic of line category D4. For vehicles and locomotives, categorised into the same or lesser line category as the line, running faster than the maximum freight traffic speed, additional checks starting on the basis of the maximum freight traffic speed shall be taken into account for the classification of engineering structures (see 5.1) and other relevant infrastructure elements (see 5.2). Different combinations of line category with speed for speeds over 120 km/h and up to the maximum line speed shall be in accordance with general technical and operational requirements or restrictions. SIST EN 15528:2008+A1:2014
EN 15528:2008+A1:2012 (E) 10 5 Classification of infrastructure 5.1 Civil engineering structures When classifying a railway line into line categories, the following shall be taken into account: load models in accordance with Annex A; load carrying capacity of structures supporting the track on the line (see Annex E); load models shall be applied to produce the most onerous load effects (e.g. on continuous beams parts of the load model which produce a relieving effect shall be neglected); dynamic load effects using the dynamic factor corresponding to the associated maximum speed (see
4.2); existing operating and other restrictions relating to different types of traffic, etc. The method used to determine the load carrying capacity of structures (bridges and other structures supporting the track) shall take account of the condition of the structures and be in accordance with national requirements. NOTE 1 Examples of typical methods used to determine the load carrying capacity of structures are given in Annex E. The load models defined in Annex A are for the classification of lines and shall not be used for the design of new structures. For the design of new structures the rail traffic loading given in EN 1991-2 shall be used. The resulting output of the classification process of each structure on a line is the highest line classification related to an associated maximum speed in accordance with 4.2, subject to any additional limits in other regulations. The resulting output of the classification process for a section of the line is the minimum line classification related to an associated maximum speed taking into account each structure (see also 5.3). When determining the line classification and maximum operating speed for locomotives and other non passenger carrying power cars, account may be taken of the reduced likelihood of overloading and cargo displacement with locomotives. This may be taken into account when determining the line category for speeds of operation of locomotives higher than the line categories available for freight operation. The increased dynamic load effects from the higher speed of locomotive operation may be covered by activating additional load carrying capacity, if existing, or compensated for the use of an appropriate reduction in the partial safety factor for railway loading. NOTE 2 Additional information regarding locomotives with 4 axles and 6 axles to enable optimisation of locomotive speeds within the same line classification is given in Annex J and Annex K respectively. Any reduction in partial safety factors for railway loads is to be in accordance with national requirements. It may be necessary to specify additional operating restrictions relating to the number or position of locomotives in a train to limit associated traction forces, vertical load effects etc. To check the adequacy of the allowances for the dynamic increment of loading (in EN 1991-2:2003, Annex C) and to address the potential risk of adverse bridge dynamic effects resulting from resonance etc. between vehicles and infrastructure it is recommended that special studies should be considered for individual vehicles for proposed speeds in excess of: 100 km/h to establish an appropriate maximum speed of individual wagons with axle loads greater than 22,5 t; 120 km/h to establish an appropriate maximum speed of individual wagons with axle loads of up to 22,5 t; SIST EN 15528:2008+A1:2014
EN 15528:2008+A1:2012 (E) 11 160 km/h (or other value specified in accordance with 4.2) to establish an appropriate maximum speed of individual locomotives or individual passenger multiple units. 5.2 Track constructions, track substructures and earthworks The load carrying capacity of the track, track substructures and earthworks shall be determined in accordance with national requirements. Typically such methods take account of the type of rail and track components, sleeper spacing, track geometry, track quality, annual tonnage of traffic, inspection and maintenance regimes and other national requirements, etc. For E4 and E5 traffic the requirements in prEN 15687 are recommended. In order to establish an appropriate maximum speed for wagons with axle loads greater than 22,5 t for proposed speeds > 100 km/h, special studies should be undertaken to check the dynamic effects on the track. The infrastructure manager shall determine the correspondence between the local track classification system and the line classification system defined in this European Standard. Annex L shows an example of the correspondence. The results of the above shall be used to determine the line classification in accordance with this European Standard with respect to the load carrying capacity of the track, track substructures and earthworks. 5.3 Infrastructure classification results The classification of a line or a section shall be taken as the lesser of: line classification of civil engineering structures determined in accordance with 5.1; line classification of track, track substructures and earthworks determined in accordance with 5.2; relevant associated requirements relating to speed in accordance with 4.2; other general requirements relating to maximum permitted speeds for different types of traffic and operating restrictions, etc.; additional qualifications relating to the validity of the line classification, etc. The result of infrastructure classification shall include the permissible line category(ies) and their associated maximum speed(s) of each line or section of line. If necessary, additional speed regulations and operating requirements relating to locomotives (e.g. locomotive classes and associated maximum speed) or traffic types (e.g. maximum speed of freight traffic or passenger traffic) due to this European Standard shall be given subject to any more onerous requirements arising due to other regulations. Where the line classification is E4 or E5, additional results shall be given for the line category D4. NOTE
Examples of the results of line classification are given in Annex F. 6 Categorisation of railway vehicles 6.1 General rules The categorisation of a vehicle by line category or payload limit for a freight wagon defined by line category represents the static vertical load effects produced by the freight wagon or vehicle. The permissible line category or the permissible payload of vehicles shall be determined such that the maximum bending moments and shear forces on a single beam of any span length throughout the span for SIST EN 15528:2008+A1:2014
EN 15528:2008+A1:2012 (E) 12 any position of load across the span do not exceed the values calculated for the load models defined in Annex A. The load models together with an unlimited number of the vehicle being categorised shall be used in the calculations. Simply supported spans from 1,0 m to 100,0 m shall be checked. The maximum span increments shall not exceed the values in Table 1.
Table 1 — Maximum span increments depending on span length span range (m) maximum span increment (m) 1,0 to 10,0 0,2 10,0 to 20,0 1,0 20,0 to 60,0 2,0 60,0 to 100,0 5,0
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An example of the application of the method is given in Annex G. The
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