NEN EN 13981-3 : 2006

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Ordering information
5 Requirements
   5.1 Production and manufacturing processes
   5.2 Quality assurance
   5.3 Chemical composition and tempers
   5.4 Mechanical properties of castings
        5.4.1 Mechanical properties of castings under
              static loading
        5.4.2 Mechanical properties of castings under
              cyclic loading
   5.5 Properties of welded joints
   5.6 Internal defects
   5.7 Surface imperfections
   5.8 Finishing welding
   5.9 Tolerances on dimensions and form
6 Qualification procedures
   6.1 First-off article approval procedure
   6.2 Additional qualification procedure
7 Sampling and test methods
   7.1 General
   7.2 Analysis of chemical composition
   7.3 Tensile test
   7.4 Preparation of test pieces for the testing of
        welded joints
   7.5 Tensile testing on welded joints
   7.6 Fatigue testing
   7.7 Visual inspection
   7.8 Dye penetrant testing
   7.9 X-ray examination
   7.10 Measurement of dimensions
8 Traceability
9 Marking of products
10 Inspection certificate
11 Record keeping
12 Packaging
13 Application and use
14 Complaints of non-conformity
Annex A (normative) Chemical composition and mechanical properties
        of EN AC-AIZn10Si8Mg
Annex B (informative) Guidelines for application and use
      B.1 Selection of alloys
      B.2 Fatigue Design
      B.3 Welding
Bibliography

Defines requirements for castings which contribute to the structural properties of the railcar bodyshell and other major structural components.