Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Consumable and WPS approval tests for MMA
electrodes and FCAW wires
4.1 General
4.2 Consumable and WPS approval model
4.3 Information supplied by the manufacturer
to the certifying body
4.4 Batch testing by the manufacturer
4.5 Test requirements of this standard under the
supervision of certifying body
4.5.1 List of tests
4.5.2 Information to be confirmed by the
certifying body
4.5.3 Statement on the general weldability
4.6 Laboratory tests
4.6.1 Purpose
4.6.2 General requirements for laboratory
tests
4.6.3 Description of the sample for laboratory
test
4.6.4 Single bead on rail tests
4.6.5 Single layer deposit on rail tests
4.6.6 Multi-layer deposit on rail tests
4.6.7 Welder's report from trials
4.6.8 Preparation, examination and testing
of samples
4.6.9 Acceptance criteria
4.7 Track trial tests
4.7.1 General
4.7.2 Excavation detail for track
trials
4.7.3 Track trial test categories
4.7.4 Test methods
4.7.5 Requirements for in-track test
samples
4.7.6 Acceptance criteria for track trial
restoration
4.7.7 Inspection frequency
4.8 Evaluation, reporting and decision following
track trials
4.8.1 General
4.8.2 List of general information
4.8.3 Track trial tests inspection records
4.8.4 Decision by approving RA on
consumable and WPS
4.9 Validation of consumables
5 Approval of contractors
5.1 Quality management systems
5.2 Inspection and testing
5.3 Subcontracting
5.4 Equipment
5.5 Welding activities
5.6 Storage and handling of welding consumables
5.7 Care of the infrastructure
5.8 Welding procedure specifications
5.9 Pre-heating of rails
5.10 Welders
5.11 Welder records
5.12 Supervision
5.13 Traceability
5.14 Audits
5.15 Training
5.16 Documentation
6 Personnel and qualification requirements
6.1 Training and qualification requirements
6.2 Diploma in electric arc welding of rails
6.3 Permit to restore rails by electric arc welding
7 Repair applications
Annex A (informative) - Track trials supplementary
information
Annex B (informative) - Welding Procedure Specification
(WPS)
Annex C (informative) - Diploma in electric arc restoration
welding of rails
Annex D (normative) - Permit to restore rail by electric
arc welding
Annex E (informative) - Track components
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this European
Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU
Directive 2008/57/EC
Bibliography