BS EN 13481-8:2006

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Symbols and abbreviations
5 Requirements
  5.1 Longitudinal rail restraint
  5.2 Torsional resistance
  5.3 Attenuation of impact loads
  5.4 Effect of repeated loading
  5.5 Electrical resistance of fastening system and sleeper
  5.6 Effect of exposure to severe environmental conditions
  5.7 Dimensions
  5.8 Effect of fastening system tolerances on track gauge
  5.9 Clamping force
  5.10 Cast-in fastening components
  5.11 In-service testing
6 Test specimens
7 Classification
8 Fitness for purpose
9 Marking, labelling and packaging
Bibliography

Applies to fastening systems for use on concrete, wood and steel sleepers in main line ballasted track having a radius of curvature greater than 80 m and subject to a maximum design axle load of 350 kN.

This European Standard is applicable to fastening systems for use on concrete, wood and steel sleepers in main line ballasted track having a radius of curvature greater than 80 m and subject to a maximum design axle load of 350 kN. The requirements apply to: ¾ direct fastening systems and systems which incorporate a baseplate; ¾ fastening systems for the rail sections in EN 13674-1 and EN 13674-4. This European Standard is not applicable to fastening systems for other rail sections, rigid fastening systems or special fastening systems used at bolted joints. This European Standard is for type approval of a complete fastening assembly only.