Lighting columns - Part 7: Requirements for fibre reinforced polymer composite lighting columns

This Part of EN 40 specifies the performance requirements for fibre reinforced polymer composite lighting columns for which the main intended use is road lighting. It includes materials and test methods. The composite materials considered are those constructed from a fibrous reinforcing material that is suspended in a matrix of resin material. It applies to post top columns not exceeding 20 m height for post top lanterns and columns with brackets not exceeding 18 m height for side entry lanterns.

Lichtmaste - Teil 7: Anforderungen an Lichtmaste aus faserverstärktem Polymerverbundstoff

Dieser Teil von EN 40 legt die Leistungsanforderungen für Lichtmaste aus faserverstärktem Polymerverbundstoff fest, deren Hauptverwendungszweck die Beleuchtung von Straßen ist. Er enthält Werkstoffe und Prüfverfahren. In Betracht gezogen werden Verbundstoffe, die aus einer Matrix aus Harzstoff bestehen, die durch hochfestes Fasermaterial verstärkt wird. Er gilt für gerade Maste für Aufsatzleuchten, mit einer Höhe bis 20 m, sowie für Auslegermaste für Ansatzleuchten mit einer Höhe bis 18 m.
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Leistungsklassen in Bezug auf die wesentlichen Anforderungen für den Widerstand gegen horizontale (Wind) Kräfte sowie für das Verhalten bei einem Fahrzeugaufprall (passive Sicherheit), in Anwendung der wesentlichen Anforderung Nr 4 Nutzungssicherheit, fest, bestimmt nach den entsprechenden in dieser Europäischen Norm enthaltenen oder in gesonderten Europäischen Normen zur Verfügung stehenden Prüfverfahren.
Sie ermöglicht die Bewertung der Konformität des Produkts mit dieser Europäischen Norm.

Candélabres - Partie 7: Spécifications pour les candélabres en composite renforcés de fibres

Cette partie de la Norme européenne spécifie les exigences pour les candélabres d'éclairage public en composite renforcés de fibres ainsi que pour les matériaux et les méthodes de contrôle. Le matériau composite considéré est réalisé a partir de fibres renforçantes réparties dans une résine. Cette Norme européenne s'applique aux candélabres droits d'une hauteur n'excédant pas 20 m pour les luminaires montés au sommet et aux candélabres a crosse d'une hauteur n'excédant pas 18 m pour les luminaires a entrée latérale.
Cette Norme européenne, spécifie les classes de performances liées a l'exigence essentielle de résistance aux charges horizontales (dues au vent) et au comportement en cas de choc (sécurité passive) en application de l'exigence essentielle n° 4, Sécurité en utilisation, mesurées conformément aux méthodes d'essai correspondantes incluses dans la présente Norme européenne ou dans des Normes européennes distinctes.
Cette Norme européenne spécifie également l'évaluation de la conformité des produits.

Drogovi za razsvetljavo - 7. del: Zahteve za drogove za razsvetljavo iz vlaknatoarmiranega polimernega kompozita

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01-Jul-2003
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01-Jul-2003
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Drogovi za razsvetljavo - 7. del: Zahteve za drogove za razsvetljavo iz vlaknatoarmiranega polimernega kompozitaLichtmaste - Teil 7: Anforderungen an Lichtmaste aus faserverstärktem PolymerverbundstoffCandélabres - Partie 7: Spécifications pour les candélabres en composite renforcés de fibresLighting columns - Part 7: Requirements for fibre reinforced polymer composite lighting columns93.080.40Street lighting and related equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 40-7:2002SIST EN 40-7:2003en01-julij-2003SIST EN 40-7:2003SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 40-7December 2002ICS 93.080.40Supersedes CR 40-7:1984English versionLighting columns - Part 7: Requirements for fibre reinforcedpolymer composite lighting columnsCandélabres - Partie 7: Spécifications pour les candélabresen composite renforcés de fibresLichtmaste - Teil 7: Anforderungen an Lichtmaste ausfaserverstärtem PolymerverbundstoffThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 7 November 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 40-7:2002 ESIST EN 40-7:2003



EN 40-7:2002 (E)2ContentspageForeword.31Scope.42Normative references.43Terms and definitions.44Symbols.55Materials.56Dimensions.57Design and design verification.68Construction and Properties.69Joints.610Protection against mechanical impact.611Internal finish and sharp edges.712Corrosion protection.713Marking.714Conformity control.715Acceptance criteria.1016Re-testing.1117Performance under vehicle impact - Passive safety.11Annex A (informative)
Constituents and properties of fibres.12Annex B (normative)
Design and verification of fibre reinforced polymer compositelighting columns.14Annex C (normative)
Characteristic property determination.17Annex D (informative)
Corrosion protection for fibre reinforced polymer compositelighting columns.18Annex E (normative)
Initial type tests.19Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essentialrequirements or other provisions of EU Construction Products Directives.20SIST EN 40-7:2003



EN 40-7:2002 (E)3ForewordThis document EN 40-7:2002 has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 50 "Lightingcolumns and spigots", the secretariat of which is held by BSI.This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of anidentical text or by endorsement, at the latest by June 2003, and conflicting national standards shallbe withdrawn at the latest by September 2004.This document supersedes CR 40-7:1984.This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission andthe European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative annex ZA, which is an integral part of thisdocument.This part of EN 40 is the seventh in a series of specifications and requirements for lighting columns.The Parts in the series are:Part 1: Definitions and terms.Part 2: General requirements and dimensions.Part 3: Design and verification.3.1 Specification for characteristic loads.3.2 Verification by testing.3.3 Verification by calculation.Part 4: Requirements for reinforced and prestressed concrete lighting columns.Part 5: Requirements for steel lighting columns.Part 6: Requirements for aluminium lighting columns.Part 7: Requirements for fibre reinforced polymer composite lighting columns.Annexes A and D are informative. Annexes B, C and E are normative.According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of thefollowing countries are bound to implement this European Standard : Austria, Belgium, CzechRepublic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta,Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.SIST EN 40-7:2003



EN 40-7:2002 (E)41 ScopeThis part of this European Standard specifies the performance requirements for fibre reinforcedpolymer composite lighting columns for which the main intended use is road lighting. It includesmaterials and test methods. The composite materials considered are those constructed of a resinmatrix reinforced by a high strength fibrous material. It applies to post top columns not exceeding 20m height for post top lanterns and columns with brackets not exceeding 18 m height for side entrylanterns.This European Standard specifies the classes of performance related to the essential requirements ofresistance to horizontal (wind) loads, and performance under vehicle impact (passive safety) inapplication of Essential Requirement No 4 Safety in Use measured according to the correspondingtest methods included in this European Standard or available in separate European Standards.It provides for the evaluation of conformity of the product to this European Standard.2 Normative referencesThis European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from otherpublications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text, and thepublications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of anyof these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment orrevision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (includingamendments).EN 40-1:1991 Lighting columns - Part 1: Definitions and terms.prEN 40-2:1991, Lighting columns - Part 2: General requirements and dimensions.EN 40-3-1, Lighting columns - Part 3-1: Design and verification - Specification for characteristic loads.EN 40-3-2, Lighting columns - Part 3-2: Design and verification - Verification by testing.prEN 40-3-3:1996, Lighting columns - Part 3-3: Design and verification - Verification by calculation.EN 12767, Passive safety of support structures for road equipment - Requirements and test methods.EN 50102, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures for electrical
equipment against externalmechanical impacts (IK code).EN ISO 527-4, Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 4: Test conditions for isotropic andorthotopic fibre-reinforced plastic composites (ISO 527-4:1997).EN ISO 527-5, Plastics - Determination of tensile properties - Part 5: Test conditions for unidirectionalfibre-reinforced plastic composites (ISO 527-5:1997).EN ISO 14125, Fibre-reinforced plastic composites - Determination of flexural properties (ISO14125:1998).EN ISO 14129, Fibre-reinforced plastic composites - Determination of the in-plane shear stress/shearstrain response, including the in-plane shear modulus and strength, by the +/- 45° tension test method(ISO 14129:1997).3 Terms and definitionsFor the purposes of this European Standard the terms and definitions given in EN 40-1:1991 apply.SIST EN 40-7:2003



EN 40-7:2002 (E)54 SymbolsThe following symbols are used in Part 7 of this European Standard in addition to those provided inprEN 40-3-3.NOTEThe definitions are abbreviated, the full definitions being given in the text.K
Factor applied to f1 in bending strength calculation.E1
Flexural modulus of elasticity in the longitudinal direction.E2
Flexural modulus of elasticity in the transverse direction.G
In plane shear modulus.n12
Poisson’s ratio when loaded in the longitudinal direction.n21
Poisson’s ratio when loaded in the transverse direction.tu
Interlaminar shear strength.h
Constant.5 Materials5.1 Fibre ReinforcementThe fibre material shall have mechanical and durability characteristics that are adequate for theenvironment and design life of the column. E-glass fibre reinforcement having the typical propertiesdescribed in annex A is likely to comply. Additional or alternative fibres shall have mechanical anddurability characteristics that are equivalent to or greater than E-glass.A verification shall be obtained for each fibre batch supplied to the lighting column manufacturer,verifying that the batch complies with the fibre manufacturers’ performance specification.5.2 Polymer resinThe resin system shall have mechanical and durability characteristics that are adequate for theenvironment and design life of the column, and should have processing characteristics suited to themanufacturing process and fibre reinforcement. Thermosetting isophthalic polyester resin having thetypical properties given in annex A, Table A.3 is likely to comply. Alternative or additional resins shallhave mechanical and durability characteristics that are equivalent or greater than thermosettingpolyester. Filler content shall not adversely affect the mechanical and durability properties of the resin.To minimise the degradation of the material and colour fading during the designed lifetime a suitableUV stabilizer shall be added to the resin.A verification shall be obtained for each resin batch supplied to the lighting column manufacturer,certifying that the batch complies with the resin manufacturers’ performance specification.5.3 Attachments and fixingsAll structural attachments and fixings should be made of polymer composite materials or othermaterials that offer equivalent or enhanced durability.6 DimensionsThe main dimensions of fibre reinforced polymer composite lighting columns shall be in accordancewith prEN 40-2.SIST EN 40-7:2003



EN 40-7:2002 (E)67 Design and design verificationThe design and verification of fibre reinforced polymer composite lighting columns shall be inaccordance with EN 40-3-1, EN 40-3-2 and prEN 40-3-3 and the additional requirements of annex Bof this standard.The column shall be designed to sustain the dead loads and the wind loads, specified in accordancewith EN 40-3-1.The structural design of a lighting column shall be verified by either calculation in conformity toprEN 40-3-3, or by testing, in conformity to EN 40-3-2. If calculation is used, the method of calculationand parameters used shall be verified by appropriate physical type testing (see annex E).8 Construction and Properties8.1 PigmentationComposite laminates shall be completely pigmented with a uniform colour throughout the structure.8.2 Surface finishThe columns and brackets shall have a smooth finish with a suitable surface coating to prevent fibresbreaking out of the surface during the design life of the column.NOTEThis surface coating can be in the form of a surface veil producing a protective resin rich layerintegral with the structure, or an appropriate polyurethane or acrylic coating system or a gel coat backed by asuitable layer of chopped strand mat.8.3 Cut edgesAll cut edges to the extremities or to openings in the column shall be sealed to prevent the ingress ofwater or any other contaminants. Sealing shall be through the application of the parent resin or asuitable alternative and shall be completed prior to the application of any external coatings.8.4 Mechanical propertiesThe characteristic properties of the resulting laminates shall be determined in accordance withannex C.9 JointsAll joints shall be designed and verified in accordance with clause 7.10 Protection against mechanical impactA type test shall be carried out on each type and nominal height of column, or part column providedeach end of the part extends at least 0,3 m above and below the door opening, and shall comply withan impact protection category of IK08 as specified in EN 50102 with the door fitted.The test equipment shall be either impact pendulum hammer or vertical free fall hammer.The number of impacts shall be five and shall be applied around the horizontal circumference at themid height of the door. For circular columns the impact points shall be equi-spaced around theremaining circumference excluding the door. For octagonal columns these shall be on each of theadjacent faces excluding the door.SIST EN 40-7:2003



EN 40-7:2002 (E)7After testing there shall be no indentation greater than 3 mm in depth when measured with a profilegauge. The test validates those products of which the outside diameter (or flat dimension) is equal toor less than the diameter being tested, with the same wall thickness and material strength.NOTE 1A type is defined by the shape, the dimensions and thickness and material of the section at mid doorheight.NOTE 2For sections other than circular or octagonal the provisions defined above apply.11 Internal finish and sharp edges11.1 CablewaysCableways in columns shall conform to the requirements of prEN 40-2.11.2 Access pointsAll access points used for the installation and fitting of electrical equipment shall be free from roughedges and burrs.12 Corrosion protectionFibre reinforced polymer composite lighting columns require no specific corrosion protection underthis European Standard other than the sealing of cut edges which shall conform to 8.3.NOTEAnnex D provides recommendations that can help to extend the service life.13 MarkingAll columns and brackets shall be clearly and durably marked with:a) the name or symbol of the manufacturer;b) the year of manufacture;c) a reference to this European Standard;d) a unique product code.NOTEThe marking can be formed in the material, by painting or by securely fixed label.14 Conformity control14.1 Evaluation of conformity14.1.1 Factory production controlLighting columns and brackets shall be manufactured under a permanent factory production controlsystem which incorporates the requirements of 14.3 to 14.8 and clauses 15 and 16.The production control system shall include the following operations:¾ the specification and verification of raw materials and constituents;¾ the identification of the controlling and checking procedures for the design of new or modifiedproducts including the inspection and calibration of equipment;SIST EN 40-7:2003



EN 40-7:2002 (E)8¾ the controls and tests to be carried out during manufacture according to a frequency laid down;¾ the identification and recording of any instances of non-conformity;¾ the procedures for correcting any instances of non-conformity.The manufacturer shall record the results of the production control system. The records shall includeat least the following:¾ identification of the product tested;¾ the dates of sampling;¾ the test methods used;¾ the test and inspection results;¾ the dates of the tests;¾ the identification of the responsible authority within the factory;¾ calibration of records.When third party surveillance is required the following shall apply:¾ the tests necessary to confirm conformity shall be identified;¾ the frequency of surveillance tests shall be specified;¾ the third party shall be able to undertake verification of the manufacturer’s test results;¾ records shall be made available to the third party for examination.14.1.2 Initial type testingInitial type tests shall conform to annex E.14.2 SamplingIf required in a particular specification of the customer, all lighting columns and/or bracketsmanufacturers shall be submitted for verification. A control sample for verification testing shall betaken randomly from each lot and presented for testing. All lighting columns and/or bracketsmanufactured shall be submitted for verification. The minimum number of articles from each lot toform the control sample shall comply with Table 1.A lot shall consist of columns or brackets of the same nominal height/projection, type and designstrength.Table 1 — Control sample size related to lot sizeNumber of articles in the lotMinimum number of articles in the control sample1 to 314 to 5003501 to 12005SIST EN 40-7:2003



EN 40-7:2002 (E)914.3 Dimensional verificationAll dimensional parameters given in prEN 40-2 and applicable to the lot shall be verified. Theseinclude:¾ length/projection;¾ cross-section - at each end, at all changes in cross-section;¾ door opening;¾ cable entry slot;¾ planting depth;¾ flange plate dimensions;¾ base plate dimensions;¾ lantern fixing diameter, length and angle.Tolerances shall be in accordance with prEN 40-2 with the additional requirement that wall thicknessshall not vary by more than + 40 % – 0 % at any particular cross-section.Measurements shall be taken with the column/bracket in the horizontal position. Dimensions shall beverified using a measuring tape or gauge which shall be checked for accuracy according to adocumented calibration procedure.14.4 Straightness verificationWhen any article in the control sample indicates non-compliance, it shall be verified using either orboth of the following methods. The column shall be placed horizontally on flat ground or timberbearers with the face showing the greatest curvature at 90º to the vertical plane.Method A: A line shall be fixed at each end of the column above the maximum bow, tautened, andmeasurements taken from the line to the column surface with rule or tape measure at a minimum ofsix locations at or near the apparent position of maximum curvature.Method B: A gauge as shown in Figure 1 shall be placed with edge ‘X’ on the suspect surface normalto the axis of the column and moved along the surface at intervals not exceeding 1 m. For polygonalcolumns the two adjacent surfaces shall also then be checked and for circular columns the surfaces at15º ± 5º on each side of the line originally checked.1m3 mm1Key1 Edge XFigure 1 - Steel gauge for verifying straightnessSIST EN 40-7
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