SN EN 61952 : 2003

INTRODUCTION<br>1 Scope and object<br>2 Normative references<br>3 Definitions<br>4 Identification<br>5 Classification of tests<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;5.1 Design tests<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;5.2 Type tests<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;5.3 Sample tests<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;5.4 Routine tests<br>6 Design tests<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;6.1 General<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;6.2 Tests on interfaces and connections of end fittings<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;6.3 Assembled core load tests<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;6.4 Tests of shed and housing material<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;6.5 Tests for the core material<br>7 Type tests<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;7.1 Verification of dimensions<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;7.2 Electrical tests<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;7.3 Mechanical tests<br>8 Sample tests<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;8.1 General rules<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;8.2 Verification of dimensions (E1 + E2)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;8.3 Galvanizing test (E1 + E2)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;8.4 Verification of the SCL (E1)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;8.5 Re-testing procedure<br>9 Routine tests<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;9.1 Tensile load test<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;9.2 Visual examination<br>Annex A (informative) Notes on the mechanical loads and tests<br>Annex B (informative) Determination of the equivalent bending moment<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;caused by combined loads<br>Annex C (informative) Explanation of the concept of classes for the<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;design tests<br>Annex ZA (normative) Normative references to international<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;publications with their corresponding European<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;publications<br>Bibliography

Applies to composite line post insulators consisting of a load-bearing, cylindrical, insulating solid core made up of fibres - usually glass - in a resin-based matrix.