SIST EN 1794-1:2025
(Main)Road traffic noise reducing devices - Non-acoustic performance - Part 1: Methods of determination of the mechanical and stability characteristics
Road traffic noise reducing devices - Non-acoustic performance - Part 1: Methods of determination of the mechanical and stability characteristics
This document specifies criteria to categorize road traffic noise reducing devices according to basic mechanical characteristics under standard conditions of exposure, irrespective of the materials used. A range of conditions and optional requirements is provided in order to take into account the wide diversity of practice in Europe. Individual aspects of performance are covered separately in the annexes. Safety considerations in the event of damage to road noise reducing devices are covered in EN 1794-2.
This document covers the current behaviour of the product. For the assessment of its long-term characteristics, EN 14389 is applicable.
NOTE The test procedure described in Annex A does not consider the fatigue effect.
Lärmschutzvorrichtungen an Straßen - Nichtakustische Eigenschaften - Teil 1: Mechanische Eigenschaften und Anforderungen an die Standsicherheit
Dieses Dokument legt Kriterien für die Klassifizierung von Lärmschutzvorrichtungen an Straßen nach grundlegenden mechanischen Eigenschaften unter Normbeanspruchungsbedingungen fest, unabhängig von den verwendeten Materialien. Es enthält eine Reihe von Bedingungen und freigestellten Anforderungen, um die große Vielfalt der Praxis in Europa zu berücksichtigen. Einzelne Aspekte der Eigenschaften werden in den Anhängen separat behandelt. Sicherheitstechnische Überlegungen im Falle der Beschädigung von Lärmschutzvorrichtungen an Straßen werden in EN 1794 2 behandelt.
Dieses Dokument deckt das derzeitige Verhalten des Produkts ab. Für die Beurteilung der langfristigen Eigenschaften ist EN 14389 anwendbar.
ANMERKUNG Das in Anhang A beschriebene Prüfverfahren berücksichtigt keine Ermüdungserscheinungen.
Dispositifs de réduction du bruit du trafic routier - Performances non acoustiques - Partie 1 : Performances mécaniques et exigences en matière de stabilité
Le présent document spécifie des critères permettant de classer les dispositifs de réduction du bruit du trafic routier en fonction de leurs caractéristiques mécaniques fondamentales dans des conditions normales d’exposition, indépendamment des matériaux utilisés. Une gamme de conditions et d’exigences optionnelles est donnée afin de tenir compte de la grande diversité des pratiques en Europe. Chaque aspect des performances est couvert séparément dans les annexes. Les considérations relatives à la sécurité dans le cas de dommages aux dispositifs de réduction du bruit du trafic routier sont couvertes par la norme EN 1794-2.
Le présent document couvre le comportement actuel du produit. Pour évaluer ses caractéristiques à long terme, l’EN 14389 s’applique.
NOTE Le mode opératoire d’essai décrit en Annexe A ne prend pas en compte l’effet de la fatigue.
Protihrupne ovire za cestni promet - Neakustične lastnosti - 1. del: Metode ugotavljanja stabilnosti in mehanskih značilnosti
Ta dokument določa merila za kategorizacijo protihrupnih ovir za cestni promet v skladu z osnovnimi mehanskimi značilnostmi pod običajnimi pogoji izpostavljenosti ne glede na uporabljene materiale. Zaradi upoštevanja različnih praks v evropskih državah so podani številni pogoji in izbirne zahteve. Posamezni vidiki delovanja so ločeno obravnavani v dodatkih. Varnostna tveganja v primeru poškodb protihrupnih ovir za cestni promet so obravnavana v standardu prEN 1794-2.
Ta dokument zajema trenutno delovanje izdelka. Za ocenjevanje dolgoročnih značilnosti se uporablja standard EN 14389-2.
OPOMBA: Preskusni postopek, opisan v dodatku A, ne upošteva učinka utrujenosti.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2025
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 1794-1:2018+AC:2019
Protihrupne ovire za cestni promet - Neakustične lastnosti - 1. del: Metode
ugotavljanja stabilnosti in mehanskih značilnosti
Road traffic noise reducing devices - Non-acoustic performance - Part 1: Methods of
determination of the mechanical and stability characteristics
Lärmschutzvorrichtungen an Straßen - Nichtakustische Eigenschaften - Teil 1:
Mechanische Eigenschaften und Anforderungen an die Standsicherheit
Dispositifs de réduction du bruit du trafic routier - Performances non acoustiques - Partie
1 : Performances mécaniques et exigences en matière de stabilité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1794-1:2024
ICS:
17.140.30 Emisija hrupa transportnih Noise emitted by means of
sredstev transport
93.080.30 Cestna oprema in pomožne Road equipment and
naprave installations
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 1794-1
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
October 2024
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 93.080.30 Supersedes EN 1794-1:2018+AC:2018
English Version
Road traffic noise reducing devices - Non-acoustic
performance - Part 1: Methods of determination of the
mechanical and stability characteristics
Dispositifs de réduction du bruit du trafic routier - Lärmschutzvorrichtungen an Straßen - Nichtakustische
Performances non acoustiques - Partie 1 : Méthode de Eigenschaften - Teil 1: Verfahren zur Bestimmung
détermination des caractéristiques mécaniques et de mechanischer Eigenschaften der Standsicherheit
stabilité
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Contents Page
European foreword. 4
Introduction . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms, definitions and symbols . 6
3.1 Terms and definitions . 6
3.2 Symbols . 8
4 Characteristics . 8
4.1 General . 8
4.2 Horizontal loads . 8
4.3 Resistance to loads under self-weight . 9
4.4 Impact of stones . 9
4.5 Safety in collision . 9
4.6 Substitute load due to dynamic actions from snow clearance. 9
5 Test report . 9
Annex A (normative) Resistance to horizontal loads .10
A.1 General .10
A.2 Determination of the characteristics .10
A.3 Performance of structural elements .14
A.4 Performance of acoustic elements .14
A.5 Self-supporting elements .15
A.6 Report template for resistance to horizontal loads .16
Annex B (normative) Resistance to loads under self-weight .18
B.1 General .18
B.2 Determination of self-weight .18
B.3 Vertical loads due to self-weight of acoustic elements .18
B.4 Test reports .19
Annex C (normative) Resistance to dynamic loads from impact of stones .21
C.1 General .21
C.2 Characteristics .21
C.3 Test method .22
C.4 Test report .23
Annex D (informative) Safety in collision .24
D.1 General .24
Annex E (normative) Load from snow clearance .25
E.1 General . 25
E.2 Characteristics . 25
E.3 Methods of determination . 26
E.4 Test report . 26
Annex F (normative) Report template . 28
Bibliography . 29
European foreword
This document (EN 1794-1:2024) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN /TC 226 “Road
equipment”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
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 2025, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by April 2025.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 1794-1:2018+AC:2018.
EN 1794-1:2018+AC:2018:
— Annex A: the acceptance criteria for the resistance against horizontal loads given in the previous
version of this standard have been transferred to EN 14388.
This document is part of the EN 1794 series, which consists of the following parts under the general
title “Road traffic noise reducing devices — Non-acoustic performance”:
— Part 1: Methods of determination of the mechanical and stability characteristics;
— Part 2: Methods of determination of the general safety and environmental characteristics.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
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following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary,
Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye
and the United Kingdom.
Introduction
While performing their primary function, road traffic noise reducing devices are exposed to a range of
forces due to wind, dynamic air pressure caused by passing traffic and the self-weight of its component
parts. They can also be subjected to shocks caused by stones or other debris thrown up by vehicle tyres
and, in some countries, the dynamic force of snow ejected by equipment used to clear roads in winter.
The deflections of a noise reducing device under such loads during its design life should not reduce its
effectiveness.
1 Scope
This document specifies criteria to categorize road traffic noise reducing devices according to basic
mechanical characteristics under standard conditions of exposure, irrespective of the materials used.
A range of conditions and optional requirements is provided in order to take into account the wide
diversity of practice in Europe. Individual aspects of performance are covered separately in the
annexes. Safety considerations in the event of damage to road noise reducing devices are covered in
EN 1794-2.
This document covers the current behaviour of the product. For the assessment of its long-term
characteristics, EN 14389 is applicable.
NOTE The test procedure described in Annex A does not consider the fatigue effect.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes a requirement of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments)
applies.
EN 1317-1, Road restraint systems - Part 1: Terminology and general criteria for test methods
EN 1317-2, Road restraint systems - Part 2: Performance classes, impact test acceptance criteria and test
methods for safety barriers including vehicle parapets
3 Terms, definitions and symbols
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1.1
road traffic noise reducing device
RTNRD
device designed to reduce the propagation of traffic noise away from the road environment
Note 1 to entry: RTNRDs can comprise acoustic elements (3.1.2) only, or both structural (3.1.3) and acoustic
elements.
Note 2 to entry: Applications of RTNRDs include noise barriers (3.1.5), claddings (3.1.6), covers (3.1.7) and
added devices (3.1.8).
3.1.2
acoustic element
element whose primary function is to provide the acoustic performance of the device
3.1.3
structural element
element whose primary function is to support or hold in place the parts of the RTNRD
3.1.4
self-supporting acoustic element
acoustic element including its own structural element to support itself
3.1.5
noise barrier
noise-reducing device which obstructs the direct transmission of airborne sound emanating from road
traffic
3.1.6
cladding
noise-reducing device which is attached to a wall or other structure and reduces the amount of sound
reflected
3.1.7
cover
noise-reducing device which either spans or overhangs the road
3.1.8
added device
additional component that influences the acoustic performance of the original noise-reducing device
Note 1 to entry: The added device is acting primarily on the diffracted energy.
3.1.9
test area
central area of a full-size panel enclosed by a margin of 125 mm from each edge
Note 1 to entry: As shown in Figure C.2.
3.1.10
combined safety and noise barrier
RTNRD which fulfils all the requirements for safety barriers in a given containment class as defined in
EN 1317-2
3.1.11
substitute load due to dynamic actions from snow clearance
load due to snow thrown against a noise reducing device by snow ploughing equipment
3.1.12
ploughing speed
speed of the snow ploughing equipment as it passes the noise barrier
3.1.13
maximum load
maximum load (in kN/m , kN/m, kN) that the sample can withstand with fulfilment of specified criteria
3.2 Symbols
For the purposes of this document, the following symbols apply.
h total height of the noise barrier, in millimetres
L length of elements, in millimetres
L bearing length of structural element, in millimetres
S
L length of acoustic element, in millimetres
A
F maximum load the element can withstand, declared by the manufacturer and
safe
tested, in kN/m
F load that corresponds to a deflection of 50 mm, in kN/m
d50
F load that corresponds to a permanent deflection of L /500, in kN/m
permanent /500 A
L
A
d deflection, in millimetres
d horizontal maximum deflection, in millimetres
hmax
d vertical maximum deflection, in millimetres
vmax
d deflection of the sample in horizontal position under its own weight
selfweight
d deflection after having applied the F load
safe safe
d permanent deflection after charge
permanent
d deflection of 50 mm
γ partial factor for permanent actions, also accounting for model uncertainties
g
and dimensional variations
γ partial factor for actions, also accounting for model uncertainties and
q
dimensional variations
γ load factor
SF safety factor
4 Characteristics
4.1 General
Under any of the loads specified in this Clause 4, it shall be reported whether elements become
detached from their supports or fixings fail.
The influence of inhomogeneity shall be considered in the relevant verifications according to the
specific Eurocodes.
All failure modes and deformation which may cause transient or permanent disorders should be
considered. These modes can affect the overall behaviour of the structure or the behaviour of some
elements.
4.2 Horizontal loads
Horizontal loads can be due to wind load and load due to passing vehicles.
The manufacturer shall provide the result of the assessments done according to the methods described
in Annex A.
4.3 Resistance to loads under self-weight
The manufacturer shall provide the dry and wet (or reduced wet) weight according to Annex B.
The manufacturer shall provide the vertical load the product can withstand under the self-weight, as
calculated or tested in Annex B, with reference to the requirements specified in Annex B.
4.4 Impact of stones
Damage caused by controlled impacts shall be tested in accordance with Annex C.
4.5 Safety in collision
When the functions of noise barrier and safety barrier are integrated in one system, the safety in
collision shall be tested in accordance with EN 1317-1 and EN 1317-2. See also informative Annex D.
4.6 Substitute load due to dynamic actions from snow clearance
The effects of dynamic forces from snow clearance shall be tested in accordance with Annex E, where
required or specified.
5 Test report
A test report shall be produced and shall include the following information:
a) number and year of this document, i.e. EN 1794-1:2024;
b) full description of the test specimen including manufacturers name and product identifier with
sectional drawings and photographs showing mounting conditions; masses, densities, dimensions
and specifications of panels, posts and seals, including any internal components.
c) description of the method of sampling, if parts of manufactured elements are evaluated by testing;
d) place and date of the test, and the name of the relevant responsible person(s);
e) sufficient description of any tests carried out, any results measured together with any illustrations
or photographs, all as specified in the appropriate annex.
The test report shall follow the template given in Annex F.
Annex A
(normative)
Resistance to horizontal loads
A.1 General
The objective of this annex is to provide test methods to demonstrate the capability of the product to
withstand horizontal loads due to wind load and load from passing vehicles.
The methods and criteria to characterize the maximum load RTNRDs can withstand are provided
within this annex. The methods for calculating the different loads that can act on RTNRDs are provided
within Eurocode EN 1990.
Results shall be separate for acoustic and structural elements. In case acoustic and structural elements
are combined, determination for structural elements apply. The temperature range, within limits of
−40 °C to +70 °C, over which the requirements in A.3 to A.4 are met, shall be reported.
NOTE In consideration of the various characteristics of the materials (inhomogeneity, creep, de-formations,
ageing), an additional reduction of the bearing capacity can become necessary.
A.2 Determination of the characteristics
A.2.1 Structural elements
For structural elements, applicable Eurocodes shall be used.
A.2.2 Acoustic elements
A.2.2.1 General
The acoustic elements shall be tested according to the following method.
The load test shall be carried out on a representative sample which shall include an appropriate
number of acoustic elements of the longest span for the element type, with posts or other supports
similar to those used in practice. The supports shall be held in the horizontal plane and restrained from
lateral movement and rotation. The supports may be propped if only the flexure of the acoustic
elements is to be tested, otherwise the supports shall be fixed as in intended use.
The test panel shall be allowed to reach equilibrium under laboratory conditions for at least 3 h before
testing. Load tests shall be carried out at 20 °C. If the product is intended to be used at very low or very
high temperatures, then the test may be repeated at −40 °C and/or +70 °C with appropriate
conditioning time, if the material is regarded as being temperature sensitive.
If the strength or stiffness of the load carrying material depends on temperature, the effect of
temperature differing from range +10 to +30 °C shall be taken into consideration in testing if the
intended temperature range is wider than presented above.
Results shall show that temperature variation does not cause failure in the performance of joints
(acoustic element detaches from posts in the lowest temperature of the specified range), connections
(screw hole in the acoustic elements) allow for shrinkage and expansion in the whole range of
temperatures specified by the manufacturer.
For RTNRDs with asymmetrical design (geometry, characteristic of materials, etc.), the results could
be different on each side. In this case, the tests shall be performed on the weakest side.
In case of a family of products, the weakest product of the family has to be tested.
A.2.2.2 Determination by testing
A.2.2.2.1 General
The test shall be carried out in a horizontal arrangement as described in A.2.2.2.2.
The manufacturer decides the F he will declare for his product as being the relevant capacity of his
safe
product to withstand loads: the following tests will be done in order to demonstrate this declared
performance.
In all cases, the applied loads do not exceed F .
safe
The maximum load to be considered for acoustic elements is 4 kN/m (for F or F ).
safe d50
A.2.2.2.2 Test procedure
The sample to be tested shall be supported as described in A.2.2.1. The point at which the vertical
deflection of the acoustic element will reach its maximum shall be determined, and all measurements
of deflection relative to a fixed datum level shall be taken at this point. After 30 min in this position, a
deflection reading d shall be taken.
selfweight
When placed horizontally, the sample to be tested already supports a load corresponding to its self-
weight.
Additional loading shall then be simulated by an appropriate number of weights (e.g. small sand bags)
that are uniformly distributed across the acoustic element. To prevent local damage to the acoustic
element, it is recommended that the surface be covered using a plastic film (thickness approximately
200 μm).
In any case, the total tested load F corresponds to the self-weight plus the additional loads.
a) If the sample under test cannot be charged up to a deflection of d = 50 mm:
The additional loading F is applied, that corresponds to F minus the self-weight of the acoustic
safe
element. After 30 min under this loading F, the deflection reading d shall be taken. Then, the
safe
applied weights shall be carefully removed from the acoustic element and, after 30 min, the
deflection reading shall be repeated. The difference between this last deflection and d shall
selfweight
be described as the permanent deflection d : its value shall not exceed the maximum
permanent
admissible permanent deformation L /500. In case this permanent deflection d after
A permanent,
having released the load, exceeds the limit of L /500, the test has to be redone (a new sample shall
A
be used) with a reduced F load until the limit of L /500 for d is not exceeded: this load
safe A permanent
has to be declared as F (in kN/m ).
permanent /500
L
A
Afterwards, the same panel shall be reloaded up to a total load of F ∙ SF (including the self-
safe
weight). The manufacturer shall report a value for SF equal or greater than 1,5. After 30 min under
this loading, the deflection reading shall be taken and this maximum deflection dmax is reported.
Implementation of the test according the procedure a) is shown in Figure A.1.
Key
F loading in kN/m d deflection in mm
0 horizontal support of the specimen, after 30 min, deflection reading for dselfweight
1 application of the additional load (F - self weight), after 30 min, deflection reading d
safe safe
2 removal of the additional load, after 30 min, deflection reading and calculation of dpermanent with subtraction
of dselfweight.
dpermanent ≤ LA/500
3 application of F ∙ SF (including self-weight), after 30 min, deflection reading for d
safe max
NOTE Procedure a) is used when the sample under test cannot be charged up to a deflection d of 50 mm.
Figure A.1 — Implementation of the test according the procedure a)
b) If the sample under test can be charged up to a deflection of d = 50 mm:
The additional loading is applied until the deflection of the sample under test reaches 50 mm (d )
after 30 min loading. The F corresponding to the self-weight plus additional load is reported as
d50,
the load the sample can withstand within a limit of 50 mm for the deflection d. Then, the applied
weights shall be carefully removed from the acoustic element and after 30 min the deflection
reading shall be repeated. The difference between this last deflection and d shall be
selfweight
described as the permanent deflection d : its value shall not exceed the maximum admissible
permanent
permanent deformation L /500. In case this permanent deflection d after having released
A permanent,
the load, exceeds the limit of L /500, the test has to be redone (a new sample shall be used) with
A
a reduced F load until the limit of L /500 for d is no more exceeded: this load has to be
safe A permanent
declared as F (in kN/m ).
permanent /500
L
A
Afterwards, the same panel shall be reloaded up to a total load of F ∙ SF (including the self-
d50
weight). The manufacturer shall report a value for SF equal or greater than 1,5. After 30 min under
this loading, the deflection reading shall be taken and this maximum deflection d is reported.
max
Implementation of the test according to procedure b) is shown in Figure A.2.
Key
F loading in kN/m d deflection in mm
0 horizontal support of the specimen, after 30 min, deflection reading for dselfweight
1 application of the additional load until a deflection of 50 mm is reached after 30 min under this load and
report this load F (which includes self-weight)
d50
2 removal of the additional load, after 30 min, deflection reading and calculation of dpermanent with subtr
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