NS EN 15085-3 : 2007 AC 2009

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Design requirements
   4.1 General
   4.2 Joint static dimensioning
   4.3 Joint fatigue dimensioning
   4.4 Stress categories and stress factors
   4.5 Safety categories
   4.6 Weld performance classes
   4.7 Weld inspection classes
   4.8 Relationship between stress category, safety
        category, weld performance class, quality
        levels for imperfections, inspection class
        and testing
5 Quality levels for imperfections
   5.1 General
   5.2 Quality levels for imperfections
6 Choice of parent metals and welding consumables
   6.1 Choice of parent metals
   6.2 Choice of welding consumables
7 Weld joint design
   7.1 General
   7.2 Welding in cold formed areas
   7.3 Manufacturing provisions
   7.4 Joint preparation
Annex A (informative) List of welded joints
Annex B (informative) Joint preparation of welds
Annex C (informative) Joint preparation for plug welds
Annex D (informative) Types of joints in relation to
                      stresses and inspection classes
Annex E (informative) Welded joint validation chart
Annex F (normative) Resistance spot welding
   F.1 General
   F.2 Minimum shear pull forces
Annex G (informative) Determination of safety category
                      for welded joints
Annex H (informative) Welding of 6000 series aluminium
                      alloy extrusions - Recommendations
                      from the Aljoin project for improved
                      crashworthiness
Bibliography

Defines design and classification rules applicable to the manufacture and maintenance of railway vehicles and their parts. Applies to welding of metallic materials in the manufacture and maintenance of railway vehicles and their parts.