SIST EN 16727-2-1:2018
(Main)Railway applications - Track - Noise barriers and related devices acting on airborne sound propagation - Non-acoustic performance - Part 2-1: Mechanical performance under dynamic loadings due to passing trains - Resistance to fatigue
Railway applications - Track - Noise barriers and related devices acting on airborne sound propagation - Non-acoustic performance - Part 2-1: Mechanical performance under dynamic loadings due to passing trains - Resistance to fatigue
This document describes the basic requirements for the verification of ultimate and serviceability limit states and the resistance to fatigue either of the noise barrier or its components by means of analytical methods and/or tests.
Analytical methods can be used for the determination of the characteristic values and design values.
Where sufficient information is not available, the analytical procedure can be combined with results from tests.
This document provides the following types of test procedures:
- test on small samples for defining detail categories, which may not be covered by Eurocodes (verification procedure A);
- test on a global element for defining the limit state against fatigue (verification procedure B);
- full scale tests under a given representative loading (verification procedure C) to determine fatigue resistance of the noise barrier components for defined loading conditions; verification procedure C is given as alternative to verification procedures A and B.
Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Lärmschutzwände und verwandte Vorrichtungen zur Beeinflussung der Luftschallausbreitung - Nicht akustische Eigenschaften - Teil 2-1: Mechanische Eigenschafts- und Stabilitätsanforderungen unter dynamischen Belastungen aufgrund vorbeifahrender Züge - Prüfverfahren
Dieses Dokument beschreibt die grundsätzlichen Anforderungen an den Nachweis von Grenzzuständen der Tragfähigkeit und der Gebrauchstauglichkeit und des Ermüdungswiderstands sowohl für die gesamte Lärmschutzwand als auch für ihre Bauteile durch analytische Verfahren und/oder Prüfungen.
Analytische Verfahren können für die Bestimmung der charakteristischen Werte und der Bemessungswerte verwendet werden.
Sind ausreichende Informationen nicht verfügbar, kann das analytische Verfahren mit Ergebnissen aus Prüfungen kombiniert werden.
Dieses Dokument bietet die folgenden Arten von Prüfverfahren:
- Prüfung von kleinen Proben für die Bestimmung von Kerbfallkategorien, die möglicherweise nicht von Eurocodes erfasst sind (Nachweisverfahren A);
- Prüfung eines globalen Elements für die Bestimmung des Grenzzustands der Ermüdung (Nachweisverfahren B).
- vollumfängliche Prüfungen unter einer gegebenen repräsentativen Belastung (Nachweisverfahren C), um den Ermüdungswiderstand der Bauteile der Lärmschutzwand für definierte Belastungsbedingungen zu bestimmen; Nachweisverfahren C ist eine Alternative zu Nachweisverfahren A und B.
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Écrans antibruit et dispositifs connexes influant sur la propagation aérienne du son - Performances non acoustiques - Partie 2-1 : Tenue mécanique sous charges dynamiques dues à la circulation ferroviaire - Résistance à la fatigue
Le présent document décrit les exigences de base pour la vérification des états limites ultimes et de service et de la résistance à la fatigue de l’écran antibruit ou de ses composants au moyen de méthodes analytiques et/ou d’essais.
Des méthodes analytiques peuvent être utilisées pour la détermination des valeurs caractéristiques et des valeurs de calcul.
En l’absence d’informations suffisantes, le mode opératoire analytique peut être associé aux résultats d’essais.
Le présent document fournit les types de modes opératoires d’essai suivants :
- essai sur de petits échantillons pour définir des catégories de détail, qui peuvent ne pas être traitées par les Eurocodes (mode opératoire de vérification A) ;
- essai sur un élément global pour définir l’état limite de fatigue (mode opératoire de vérification B) ;
- essais en grandeur réelle sous une charge représentative donnée (mode opératoire de vérification C) pour déterminer la résistance à la fatigue des composants de l’écran antibruit pour des conditions de charge définies ; le mode opératoire de vérification C est donné en alternative aux modes opératoires de vérification A et B.
Železniške naprave - Zgornji ustroj - Protihrupne ovire in pripadajoče naprave, ki vplivajo na širjenje zvoka v zraku - Neakustične lastnosti - 2-1. del: Mehanske lastnosti pri dinamičnih obremenitvah zaradi mimo vozečih vlakov - Odpornost proti utrujanju
Ta evropski standard opisuje osnovne zahteve za preverjanje končnih in mejnih stanj uporabnosti ter odpornosti proti utrujanju protihrupne ovire ali njenih komponent z uporabo analitičnih metod in/ali preskusov.
Analitične metode je mogoče uporabljati za ugotavljanje karakterističnih in konstrukcijskih vrednosti.
Če ni na voljo dovolj informacij, je analitični postopek dovoljeno združiti z rezultati preskusov.
Uporabljata se lahko naslednji vrsti preskusnih postopkov:
– preskušanje majhnih vzorcev za določanje kategorij podrobnosti, ki morda niso obravnavane v evrokodih (postopek preverjanja A, podan v tem evropskem standardu);
– splošno preskušanje za določanje mejnega stanja utrujanja (postopek preverjanja B, podan v tem evropskem standardu).
Za potrditev domnev konstrukcijskega modela je treba izvesti preskus statične obremenitve komponent v skladu s standardom prEN 16727-1.
Odpornost proti utrujanju komponent protihrupne ovire je mogoče določiti tudi za opredeljene pogoje obremenitve z izvedbo preskusov polnega obsega pri določeni reprezentativni obremenitvi (postopek preverjanja C, podan v tem standardu).
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 01-Mar-2016
- Publication Date
- 03-Sep-2018
- Technical Committee
- IŽNP - Reilway applications
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 26-Jul-2018
- Due Date
- 30-Sep-2018
- Completion Date
- 04-Sep-2018
Relations
- Effective Date
- 29-Nov-2023
Overview
EN 16727-2-1:2018 (CEN) specifies the basic requirements for verifying the mechanical performance and resistance to fatigue of railway noise barriers and related devices acting on airborne sound propagation. The standard covers verification of ultimate and serviceability limit states and fatigue resistance of whole barriers or individual components under dynamic loadings due to passing trains. Verification may be achieved by analytical methods, tests, or a combination of both.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope: Applies to noise barrier panels, claddings, acoustic and structural elements, and added devices exposed to transient air pressure waves from passing trains.
- Analytical verification: Encourages use of relevant Eurocodes (EN 1990–1999 series) and European Assessment Documents for foundations, posts and panels; addresses combined actions (bending, shear, torsion), fastener behaviour and material combinations.
- Test procedures: Defines three verification procedures:
- Procedure A - small-sample tests to define detail categories not covered by Eurocodes (e.g., joints, coatings). Requires fatigue testing (example: N = 5×10^6 cycles).
- Procedure B - global element tests to define fatigue limit states of an assembled component or panel.
- Procedure C - full-scale representative loading tests as an alternative to A and B for determining fatigue resistance under defined site-like conditions.
- Test requirements: Pre-test information (design life, train speeds, spacing to track, materials, drawings), deformation-controlled static tests per EN 16727-1 to validate structural models, strain gauge instrumentation, load arrangement representative of aerodynamic pressure waves, and guidance on aged vs. new samples.
- Evaluation: Procedures for deriving characteristic and design fatigue values, S‑N curve determination, and statistical treatment of results (confidence intervals) are provided or referenced.
Practical applications and users
Who uses EN 16727-2-1:2018:
- Structural and acoustic engineers designing railway noise barriers
- Manufacturers and fabricators validating component fatigue life
- Testing laboratories performing fatigue and full-scale structural tests
- Railway infrastructure owners, procurers and certifying bodies specifying durability and safety criteria
- Consultants preparing design reports that combine analytical verification with test evidence
Typical uses:
- Specifying fatigue testing protocols for new barrier systems
- Supporting CE marking / technical assessment and procurement specifications
- Assessing retrofit measures, material changes or novel barrier details
- Verifying long-term serviceability and safety for installations near high-speed lines
Related standards
- EN 16727-1 (static mechanical performance)
- EN 16727-2-2 (dynamic calculation methods)
- EN 16727-3 (safety & environmental requirements)
- Eurocode series (EN 1990–1999) for structural design and fatigue guidance
Keywords: EN 16727-2-1:2018, noise barriers, railway fatigue, dynamic loadings, verification procedures A B C, Eurocodes, fatigue testing, full-scale tests.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 16727-2-1:2018 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Railway applications - Track - Noise barriers and related devices acting on airborne sound propagation - Non-acoustic performance - Part 2-1: Mechanical performance under dynamic loadings due to passing trains - Resistance to fatigue". This standard covers: This document describes the basic requirements for the verification of ultimate and serviceability limit states and the resistance to fatigue either of the noise barrier or its components by means of analytical methods and/or tests. Analytical methods can be used for the determination of the characteristic values and design values. Where sufficient information is not available, the analytical procedure can be combined with results from tests. This document provides the following types of test procedures: - test on small samples for defining detail categories, which may not be covered by Eurocodes (verification procedure A); - test on a global element for defining the limit state against fatigue (verification procedure B); - full scale tests under a given representative loading (verification procedure C) to determine fatigue resistance of the noise barrier components for defined loading conditions; verification procedure C is given as alternative to verification procedures A and B.
This document describes the basic requirements for the verification of ultimate and serviceability limit states and the resistance to fatigue either of the noise barrier or its components by means of analytical methods and/or tests. Analytical methods can be used for the determination of the characteristic values and design values. Where sufficient information is not available, the analytical procedure can be combined with results from tests. This document provides the following types of test procedures: - test on small samples for defining detail categories, which may not be covered by Eurocodes (verification procedure A); - test on a global element for defining the limit state against fatigue (verification procedure B); - full scale tests under a given representative loading (verification procedure C) to determine fatigue resistance of the noise barrier components for defined loading conditions; verification procedure C is given as alternative to verification procedures A and B.
SIST EN 16727-2-1:2018 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 17.140.30 - Noise emitted by means of transport; 93.100 - Construction of railways. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 16727-2-1:2018 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to oSIST prEN 16727-2-1:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 16727-2-1:2018 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2008/57/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/483. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Lärmschutzwände und verwandte Vorrichtungen zur Beeinflussung der Luftschallausbreitung - Nicht akustische Eigenschaften - Teil 2-1: Mechanische Eigenschafts- und Stabilitätsanforderungen unter dynamischen Belastungen aufgrund vorbeifahrender Züge - PrüfverfahrenRailway applications - Track - Noise barriers and related devices acting on airborne sound propagation - Non-acoustic performance - Part 2-1: Mechanical performance under dynamic loadings due to passing trains - Resistance to fatigue93.100Gradnja železnicConstruction of railways17.140.30Emisija hrupa transportnih sredstevNoise emitted by means of transportICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16727-2-1:2018SIST EN 16727-2-1:2018en01-oktober-2018SIST EN 16727-2-1:2018SLOVENSKI
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Determination of the fatigue-strength curve . 14 Annex B (informative)
Verification procedure C – Additional information . 17 Bibliography . 20
EN 1999 (all parts), Eurocode 9: Design of aluminium structures EN 16727-1, Railway applications — Track — Noise barriers and related devices acting on airborne sound propagation — Non-acoustic performance — Part 1: Mechanical performance under static loadings — Calculation and test method 3 Terms and definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply. ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
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1 This document is currently impacted by the amendment EN 1990:2002/A1:2005 and corrigendum EN 1990:2002/A1:2005/AC:2010. SIST EN 16727-2-1:2018
parameter describing the Student-t Distribution with (n-2) degrees of freedom and a 95 % confidence interval - 5 Analytical verification Where the design can be performed by analytical models, the verification for the foundations, posts and panels shall be in accordance with relevant Eurocodes or European Assessment Documents (EAD)2.
2 European Assessment Documents (EAD), established by the European Organisation for Technical Assessment (EOTA), under the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) 305/2011. Freely available at https://www.eota.eu/. SIST EN 16727-2-1:2018
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SIST EN 16727-2-1:2018は、鉄道用途のトラックに関連するノイズバリアとそのデバイスの非音響性能に関する標準文書です。この標準のスコープは、ノイズバリアやその構成要素が動的荷重に対する疲労抵抗を持っていることを検証するための基本要件を詳述しています。具体的には、最終限界状態とサービス可能限界状態の検証が含まれています。 この標準の強みは、理論的手法を使用して特性値と設計値を明確にすることができる点にあります。さらに、十分な情報が提供されていない場合には、実験結果と組み合わせて理論的手法を適用できるため、実用性が高いと言えます。 文書内には異なる検証手順が示されています。特に、ユーロコードにカバーされない詳細カテゴリを定義するための小規模試験（検証手順A）、疲労に対する限界状態を定義するための全体要素の試験（検証手順B）、および特定の荷重条件に対するノイズバリアの構成要素の疲労抵抗を決定するためのフルスケール試験（検証手順C）があります。この多様なアプローチにより、本標準は、さまざまな条件下でもノイズバリアの性能を評価することが可能です。 したがって、SIST EN 16727-2-1:2018は鉄道用途のノイズバリアにおける動的荷重に対する機械的性能の検証を行うための高い関連性と優れた指針を提供しており、これに基づく設計と評価は、より安全で効率的な鉄道運行を可能にするでしょう。
SIST EN 16727-2-1:2018 표준은 철도 응용 분야에서 소음 차단기 및 공기 전파 소음 감소 장치의 비음향 성능에 관한 중요한 문서로, 동적 하중에 의한 기계적 성능에 대한 요구사항을 명시합니다. 이 표준의 주요 범위는 소음 차단기 또는 그 구성 요소의 피로 저항성을 평가하기 위한 궁극 및 서비스 가능 한계 상태의 검증 기본 요구사항을 설명하고 있습니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 다양한 분석 방법과 시험을 통해 피로 저항성을 정의할 수 있는 점입니다. 분석 방법은 특성 값 및 설계 값을 결정하는 데 유용하며, 필요한 정보가 부족할 경우 시험 결과와 결합하여 분석 절차를 수행할 수 있습니다. 이러한 유연한 접근 방식은 실제 상황에서 나타날 수 있는 다양한 조건을 효과적으로 반영할 수 있도록 합니다. 또한, 이 문서는 피로에 대한 한계 상태를 정의하기 위한 다양한 시험 절차를 제공합니다. 작은 샘플에 대한 시험(검증 절차 A), 전반적인 요소에 대한 시험(검증 절차 B), 특정 하중 조건에서 구성 요소의 피로 저항성을 결정하기 위한 전층 시험(검증 절차 C) 등으로 구성되어 있습니다. 특히 검증 절차 C는 실제 하중 조건을 마련하여 소음 차단기 구성 요소의 피로 저항성을 보다 정확하게 평가할 수 있도록 하는 대안으로 제시되고 있어, 실제 적용에 있어서 매우 유용한 내용을 담고 있습니다. 이 표준은 철도 분야에서 소음 차단기와 관련된 기계적 성능을 평가하는 데 필수적이며, 열차가 통과할 때 발생하는 동적 하중에 대한 저항을 체계적으로 검증할 수 있는 방법론을 제공합니다. 이러한 면에서 SIST EN 16727-2-1:2018 표준은 소음 차단기 설계 및 유지 관리의 신뢰성을 높이는 데 기여하는 중요한 문서입니다.
The SIST EN 16727-2-1:2018 standard provides a comprehensive framework for assessing the mechanical performance of noise barriers and related devices used in railway applications, particularly focusing on their resistance to fatigue under dynamic loading from passing trains. The scope of this standard is crucial as it delineates the necessary requirements for verifying both ultimate and serviceability limit states of noise barriers. One of the key strengths of this standard is its incorporation of a multi-faceted approach to verifying resistance to fatigue. By allowing for analytical methods alongside empirical tests, this standard ensures that sound engineering judgment and practical testing data are combined to confirm the performance of noise barriers. The flexibility to use analytical procedures for determining characteristic and design values, supplemented by tests when required, highlights the adaptability and thoroughness of the standard. The document outlines three distinct verification procedures: 1. Verification procedure A employs small sample tests to define detail categories, capturing nuances that may not be comprehensively addressed by existing Eurocodes. 2. Verification procedure B involves testing on a global element to establish limits against fatigue, providing a broader context for analyzing the barrier as a whole. 3. Verification procedure C introduces full-scale tests that replicate realistic loading conditions, offering a robust means of determining the fatigue resistance of noise barrier components. This structured approach facilitates a thorough evaluation of noise barriers, ensuring they meet essential performance metrics under railway operations. Moreover, the relevance of this standard is underscored by its ability to enhance the durability and reliability of noise barriers, ultimately contributing to improved acoustic performance in railway environments. In summary, the SIST EN 16727-2-1:2018 standard is an essential document that systematically details mechanical performance requirements, greatly enhancing the design and testing of noise barriers against the dynamic challenges posed by train passings and ensuring that these structures can effectively mitigate noise impacts while maintaining structural integrity over time.
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