SIST EN 13331-1:2002

Trench lining systems - Part 1: Product specifications

This European Standard specifies the requirements for metallic trench lining systems assembled completely from prefabricated components which are all purpose made. It includes material requirements, constructional and structural requirements and quality assurance.

Grabenverbaugeräte - Teil 1: Produktfestlegungen

Diese Europäische Norm legt Anforderungen an metallische Grabenverbaugeräte fest, die vollständig aus vorgefertigten Bauteilen zusammengefügt sind. Sie enthält Anforderungen an Werkstoffe sowie konstruktive und bauliche Ausführung und die Qualitätssicherung.

Dispositifs de blindage de tranchées - Partie 1 : Spécifications du produit

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences applicables aux dispositifs métalliques de blindages de tranchées entièrement assemblés à partir d'éléments préfabriqués conçus spécialement à cet effet. Elle comprend les exigences concernant les matériaux, la construction et la structure.
Pour les coefficients de sécurité partiels, se reporter à l'annexe A.

Sistemi za razpiranje izkopov - 1. del: Specifikacija proizvoda

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Nov-2002
• ICS: 93.020 - Earthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground works
• Technical Committee: I13 - Imaginarni 13
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Dec-2002
• Due Date: 01-Dec-2002
• Completion Date: 01-Dec-2002
• Ref Project: EN 13331-1:2002 - Trench lining systems - Part 1: Product specifications

Overview

EN 13331-1:2002 - Trench lining systems: Product specifications (CEN) defines requirements for metallic trench lining systems assembled entirely from purpose‑made prefabricated components. The standard covers material requirements, constructional and structural requirements, marking and conformity, plus quality assurance provisions. It is the Part 1 document of the EN 13331 series and is intended to be read with Part 2 (assessment by calculation or test).

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope: Applies to metallic trench lining systems made from prefabricated components (panels, slide rails, struts, supporting frames, connectors).
• Types covered: Centre‑supported (CS), edge‑supported (ES), slide‑rail systems (R - single RS, double RD, triple RT) and drag boxes (DB).
• Materials & fasteners: Material specifications and requirements for fasteners (referenced standards include EN 10002‑1 and EN ISO 898‑1).
• Components & geometry: Definitions and requirements for panels, panel soldiers, slide rails, strut types (SV - variable, SI - incremental, SN - non‑adjustable), extension bars, supporting frames, internal lining width (bc) and bottom strut clearance (hc).
• Connections: Strut‑to‑panel/rail connection types defined - articulated (A), clearance‑only (C) and fixed (F) - with expected performance/rotation limitations.
• Resistance & assessment: Characteristic system resistance (Rk), panel and component characteristic resistances and partial safety factors (see Annex A). Part 2 of EN 13331 provides methods for assessment by calculation or test.
• Documentation & marking: Requirements for instruction manuals (contents and safe use guidance), designation rules, marking, declaration and evaluation of conformity.
• Quality assurance: Manufacture and conformity procedures to ensure system safety and traceability.

Applications and users

EN 13331-1 is used by:

• Manufacturers of trench lining systems to design and document compliant prefabricated components.
• Designers and temporary works engineers for specifying component types, connection details and performance criteria.
• Contractors and site safety officers for selecting appropriate systems (CS, ES, R, DB) and ensuring correct assembly, handling and extraction.
• Test laboratories and conformity assessors to verify marking, documentation and declaration of conformity per the standard.

Practical applications include excavation support in utility installation, pipeline works, foundation trenches and other underground works where worker protection and vertical face stability are required.

Related standards

• EN 13331-2: Trench lining systems - Assessment by calculation or test
• prEN 12811-2 / prEN 12811-3: Temporary works equipment - Scaffolds (information on materials)
• EN 10002-1, EN ISO 898-1, ENV 1090-1, ENV 1999-1-1 (referenced for testing, fastener and execution rules)

Keywords: EN 13331-1:2002, trench lining systems, product specifications, metallic trench lining, panels, struts, slide rails, drag box, characteristic system resistance, trench support.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Sistemi za razpiranje izkopov - 1. del: Specifikacija proizvodaGrabenverbaugeräte - Teil 1: ProduktfestlegungenDispositifs de blindage de tranchées - Partie 1 : Spécifications du produitTrench lining systems - Part 1: Product specifications93.020Zemeljska dela. Izkopavanja. Gradnja temeljev. Dela pod zemljoEarthworks. Excavations. Foundation construction. Underground worksICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13331-1:2002SIST EN 13331-1:2002en01-december-2002SIST EN 13331-1:2002SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13331-1August 2002ICS 93.020English versionTrench lining systems - Part 1: Product specificationsDispositifs de blindage de tranchées - Partie 1:Spécification du produitGrabenverbaugeräte - Teil 1: ProduktfestlegungenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 6 July 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 13331-1:2002 ESIST EN 13331-1:2002

Partial safety factors.27Annex B (informative)
Relationship between loads and resistance.28Annex C (informative)
Assessment nomogram for a trench lining system.29Annex D (informative)
Explanation of 'cut and lower' techniques.31Bibliography.32SIST EN 13331-1:2002
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