• DIN EN 13803:2017-09

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

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2017

    Publisher:  German Institute for Standardisation (Deutsches Institut für Normung)

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

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    Development Note Supersedes DIN EN 13803-1 E and DIN EN 13803-2 E. (09/2017)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher German Institute for Standardisation (Deutsches Institut für Normung)
    Status Current

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    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 15273-1:2013+A1:2016/AC:2017 RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - GAUGES - PART 1: GENERAL - COMMON RULES FOR INFRASTRUCTURE AND ROLLING STOCK
    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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