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DIN EN 13803:2017-09

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RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - TRACK ALIGNMENT DESIGN PARAMETERS - TRACK GAUGES 1435 MM AND WIDER

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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2017

$420.94
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National foreword
European foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviations
5 General
6 Limits for 1435 mm gauge
Annex A (normative) - Rules for converting parameter
        values for track gauges wider than 1435 mm
Annex B (normative) - Track alignment design parameter
        limits for track gauges wider than 1435 mm
Annex C (informative) - Supplementary information
        about shape and length of transition curves
Annex D (informative) - Constraints and risks
        associated with the use of exceptional limits
Annex E (informative) - Evaluation of conditions
        at the toe of a switch
Annex F (informative) - Design considerations for
        switch and crossing units
Annex G (informative) - Examples of applications
Annex H (informative) - Examples of local limits
        for cant deficiency
Annex I (informative) - Considerations regarding cant
        deficiency and cant excess
Annex J (informative) - Passenger comfort on curves
Annex K (normative) - Sign rules for calculation
        of [Delta]D, [Delta]I and [Delta]p
Annex L (informative) - Length of constant cant
        between two linear cant transitions L[i]
Annex M (informative) - The principle of virtual transition
Annex N (normative) - Lengths of intermediate elements
        L[c] to prevent buffer locking
Annex O (informative) - Considerations for track gradients
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between
         this European Standard and the Essential
         Requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC
Bibliography

Defines rules and limits for track alignment design parameters, including alignments within switches and crossings.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes DIN EN 13803-1 E and DIN EN 13803-2 E. (09/2017)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
99
PublisherName
German Institute for Standardisation (Deutsches Institut für Normung)
Status
Current

Standards Relationship
EN 13803:2017 Identical

EN 13848-5:2017 Railway applications - Track - Track geometry quality - Part 5: Geometric quality levels - Plain line, switches and crossings
EN 15273-3:2013+A1:2016 Railway applications - Gauges - Part 3: Structure gauges
EN 14363:2016 Railway applications - Testing and Simulation for the acceptance of running characteristics of railway vehicles - Running Behaviour and stationary tests
EN ISO 80000-3:2013 Quantities and units - Part 3: Space and time (ISO 80000-3:2006)
EN 13232-3:2003+A1:2011 Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 3: Requirements for wheel/rail interaction
EN 13848-1:2003+A1:2008 Railway applications - Track - Track geometry quality - Part 1: Characterisation of track geometry
EN 12299:2009 Railway applications - Ride comfort for passengers - Measurement and evaluation
EN 15273-2:2013+A1:2016 Railway applications - Gauges - Part 2: Rolling stock gauge
ISO 80000-3:2006 Quantities and units Part 3: Space and time
EN 14067-6:2010 Railway applications - Aerodynamics - Part 6: Requirements and test procedures for cross wind assessment
EN 13232-1:2003 Railway applications - Track - Switches and crossings - Part 1: Definitions

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