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13230-3:2009
Railway applications
— Track — Concrete
sleepers and bearers
Part 3: Twin-block reinforced sleepers
ICS 45.080; 91.100.30; 93.100
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supersedes BS EN 13230-3:2002 which is withdrawn.
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BS EN 13230-3:2009
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 13230-3

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM June 2009
ICS 91.100.30; 93.100 Supersedes EN 13230-3:2002
English Version
Railway applications - Track - Concrete sleepers and bearers -

Part 3: Twin-block reinforced sleepers
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Contents Page
Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................5
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................6
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................6
3 Terms and definitions ...........................................................................................................................6
4 Product testing.......................................................................................................................................6
4.1 Test arrangements .................................................................................................................................6
4.1.1 Symbols ..................................................................................................................................................6
4.1.2 Rail seat section.....................................................................................................................................7
4.2 Test procedures .....................................................................................................................................9
4.2.1 Test loads ...............................................................................................................................................9
4.2.2 Static test ............................................................................................................................................. 10
4.2.3 Dynamic test........................................................................................................................................ 12
4.3 Acceptance criteria ............................................................................................................................. 14
4.3.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 14
4.3.2 Static test ............................................................................................................................................. 14
4.3.3 Dynamic test........................................................................................................................................ 14
4.3.4 Value of coefficients ........................................................................................................................... 15
4.4 Design approval tests ........................................................................................................................ 15
4.4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 15
4.4.2 Bending moment evaluation.............................................................................................................. 15
4.4.3 Concrete .............................................................................................................................................. 15
4.4.4 Product inspection ............................................................................................................................. 15
4.4.5 Fastening system................................................................................................................................ 15
4.5 Routine tests ....................................................................................................................................... 15
4.5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 15
4.5.2 Static rail seat positive load test ....................................................................................................... 16
4.5.3 Concrete .............................................................................................................................................. 16
5 Steel connecting bar .......................................................................................................................... 16
5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 16
5.2 Steel ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
5.2.1 Chemical composition ....................................................................................................................... 16
5.2.2 Mechanical properties ........................................................................................................................ 16
5.3 Geometry ............................................................................................................................................. 17
5.4 Appearance of the steel connecting bar .......................................................................................... 17
6 Design criteria for incorporating the steel connecting bar ............................................................ 17
6.1 Length of the connecting bar ............................................................................................................ 17
6.2 Orientation of the connecting bar ..................................................................................................... 18
6.3 Position of the connecting bar .......................................................................................................... 18
7 Manufacturing ..................................................................................................................................... 18
7.1 Manufacturing rules............................................................................................................................ 18
7.2 Other manufacturing rules ................................................................................................................. 18
Annex A (normative) Details of the test arrangement components ........................................................... 19
A.1 Articulated support ............................................................................................................................. 19
A.2 Resilient pad........................................................................................................................................ 20
A.3 Tapered packing ................................................................................................................................. 21
Annex B (normative) Steel connecting bar defects ...................................................................................... 22
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B.1 Superficial burn ................................................................................................................................... 22

B.2 Tear at the end ..................................................................................................................................... 22
B.3 Cut that is not sharp ............................................................................................................................ 23
B.4 Surface defect ...................................................................................................................................... 23
B.5 Splitting ................................................................................................................................................ 24
B.6 Deformation of extremities ................................................................................................................. 25
B.7 Surface scaling .................................................................................................................................... 25
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC ........................................................................................ 26
Bibliography ...................................................................................................................................................... 30
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Foreword
This document (EN 13230-3:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 256 “Railway
applications”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2009, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by December 2009.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 13230-3:2002.
This European Standard is one of the series EN 13230 "Railway applications – Track – Concrete sleepers and
bearers", which consists of the following parts:
 Part 1: General requirements
 Part 2: Prestressed monoblock sleepers
 Part 3: Twin-block reinforced sleepers
 Part 4: Prestressed bearers for switches and crossings
 Part 5: Special elements
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EC Directive 2008/57/EC.
For relationship with EC Directive 2008/57/EC, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
This part of the standard defines the specific requirements dedicated to twin-block reinforced sleepers.
These are additional requirements to EN 13230-1:2009 and are necessary to have a complete standard
dealing with twin-block reinforced sleepers.
The document specifies the test arrangements and the test procedures to implement and also the
corresponding acceptance criteria just as the design approval tests
It also specifies the steel connecting bar characteristics and the design criteria for incorporating the steel
connecting bar within the twin-block reinforced sleepers.
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1 Scope
This part of EN 13230 defines technical criteria and control procedures for designing and manufacturing
twin-block reinforced concrete sleepers.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 206-1, Concrete – Part 1: Specification, performance, production and conformity
EN 10002-1, Metallic materials – Tensile testing – Part 1: Method of test at ambient temperature
EN 13230-1:2009, Railway applications – Track – Concrete sleepers and bearers – Part 1: General
requirements
EN ISO 6506-1, Metallic materials – Brinell hardness test – Part 1: Test method (ISO 6506-1:1999)
3 Terms and definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 13230-1:2009 and the following
apply.
3.1
steel connecting bar
steel profile which connects reinforced concrete blocks
4 Product testing
4.1 Test arrangements
This section defines the testing regime and rules for acceptance of twin-block concrete sleepers.
The layout of test arrangements for the rail seat section tests are defined in this section.
4.1.1 Symbols
The following symbols are used as defined in Table 1:
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Table 1 — Symbols
Symbol Designation
Fr0 Positive initial reference test load for the rail seat section, in kN
Fr0n Negative initial reference test load at rail seat section, in kN; Fr0n = ½· Fr0
Frr Positive test load which produces first crack formation at the bottom of the rail seat section,
in kN
Frrn Negative test load which produces first crack formation at the top of rail seat, in kN
Fr0,05 Maximum test load for which a crack width of 0,05 mm at the bottom of the rail seat section
persists after removal of the load, in kN
Fr0,05n Maximum test load for which a crack width of 0,05 mm at the top of rail seat section persists
after removal of the load, in kN
Fr0,5 Maximum test load for which a crack width of 0,5 mm at the bottom of the rail seat section
persists after removal of the load, in kN
FrB Maximum positive test load at the rail seat section which cannot be increased, in kN
FrBn Maximum negative test load on the top of rail seat section which cannot be increased, in kN
Fru Lower test load for the rail seat section dynamic test; Fru = 50 kN
Lp Design distance between the centre line of the rail seat to the edge of the sleeper at the
bottom, in m
Lr Design distance between the articulated support centre lines for the test arrangement at the
rail seat section, in m
Mdr Positive design bending moment at rail seat, in kNm
k1s Static coefficient to be used for calculation of Fr0,05 or Fr0,05n test load
k2s Static coefficient to be used for calculation of Fr0,5 or FrB test load
k1d Dynamic coefficient to be used for calculation of Fr0,05 test load
k2d Dynamic coefficient to be used for calculation of Fr0,5 or FrB test load
4.1.2 Rail seat section
The arrangement for the rail seat positive load test is shown in Figure 1.
The position of articulated supports (Lr) is defined in Table 2.
The load Fr is applied perpendicularly to the base of the sleeper.
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Key
1 Rigid support
2 Articulated support (see Annex A for details)
3 Resilient pad (see Annex A for details)
4 Reinforced concrete block
5 Standard rail pad as defined by the purchaser
6 Tapered packing (see Annex A for details)
7 Lateral stop and base plate when used. To be agreed by the purchaser
Figure 1 — Test arrangement at the rail seat section (positive bending moment)
The test arrangement for the rail seat negative load test is shown in Figure 2, the value of Lr in relation to Lp.is
detailed in Table 2.
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Key
1 Rigid support
2 Articulated support (see Annex A for details)
3 Resilient pad (see Annex A for details)
4 Reinforced concrete block
5 Special tapered packing
6 Special tapered packing
Figure 2 — Test arrangement at the rail seat section (negative bending moment)
Table 2 — Value of Lr in relation to Lp
Lp in m Lr in m
Lp < 0,349 0,3
0,350 ≤ Lp < 0,399 0,4

0,5
0,400 ≤ Lp < 0,449
0,6
Lp ≥ 0,450
4.2 Test procedures
4.2.1 Test loads
Fr0 is calculated from the geometry given in Figure 1 and values from Table 3 using the following equation:
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4 Mdr
Fr0 = in kN (1)
Lr − 0,1
Table 3 — Value of Fr0 in relation to Lr
Lr in m 0,4 0,5 0,6
Fr0 in kN 13 Mdr 10 Mdr 8 Mdr
For the definition of Mdr: see EN 13230-1:2009, Clause 3.
4.2.2 Static test
The static test procedure at the rail seat section for design approval and routine tests is shown in Figures 3, 4
and 5.
Key
1 Load
2 Time
3 Crack checking (maximum duration 5 min)
4 120 kN/minute maximum
5 From 10 s minimum to 5 min maximum
A Required part of test
B Optional part of test
Figure 3 — Static test procedure at the rail seat section for positive design approval test
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Key
1 Load
2 Time
4 120 kN/min maximum
Figure 4 — Static test procedure at the rail seat section for negative design approval test
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Key
1 Load
2 Time
4 120 kN/min maximum
Figure 5 — Static test procedure at the rail seat section for positive routine test
Loading in the routine test may be continued to Fr0,05 and provide information on the margin between
k1s × Fr0 and Fr0,05. This is not part of the pass/fail criteria.
4.2.3 Dynamic test
The dynamic test procedure at the rail seat section is shown in Figures 6 and 7. The dynamic test
arrangement is shown in Figure 1. The test is carried out on only one block after cutting the steel connecting
bar.
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Key
1 Load
2 Time
3 5000 load cycles
4 Maximum time examination 5 min
5 Frequency (f ) between 2 Hz and 5 Hz (identical frequency maintained during duration of test)
6 Load step before k1d × Fr0 and k2d × Fr0 smaller than 20 kN
Figure 6 — Dynamic test procedure at the rail seat section
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Key
1 Load
2 Time
Figure 7 — Dynamic load application for dynamic test
4.3 Acceptance criteria
4.3.1 General
The tests shall be managed according to the rules of EN 13230-1:2009. The crack width shall be measured
following the rules of EN 13230-1:2009, sub-clause 7.2.
4.3.2 Static test
The acceptance criterion for the static tests at the rail seat section is as follows:
 Fr0,05 > k1s × Fr0
 Fr0,05n > 0,5 × k1s × Fr0
If the non mandatory part of test is carried out, then:
 FrB > k2s × Fr0
4.3.3 Dynamic test
The acceptance criterion for the dynamic test at the rail seat section is as follows:
 Fr0,05 > k1d × Fr0
 FrB > k2d × Fr0 or (according to the requirements of the purchaser) Fr0,5 > k2d × Fr0
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4.3.4 Value of coefficients
The coefficients k1 and k2 are defined in EN 13230-1:2009, 4.3.1.
The values for k1 and k2 shall be supplied by the purchaser.
4.4 Design approval tests
4.4.1 General
The design approval tests to be carried out on the sleeper and concrete comprise the tests already defined in
this standard.
All test results shall meet the acceptance criteria.
Each concrete sleeper block shall be used for one test only.
4.4.2 Bending moment evaluation
These tests shall be carried out in accordance with the test arrangements shown in Figures 1 and 2 and the
test procedures in 4.2.
a) Static test
1) both rail seat sections on 3 sleepers for the positive bending moment;
2) both rail seat sections on 3 sleepers for the negative bending moment (optional test carried out at the
request of the purchaser).
b) Dynamic test
1) both rail seat sections on three sleepers.
4.4.3 Concrete
The properties of the concrete shall be established in accordance with EN 206-1.
4.4.4 Product inspection
Product inspection shall be carried out on all sleepers required for design approval tests including dimensions
and tolerances in accordance with EN 13230-1:2009, Table 1 and the surface finish of the sleeper in
accordance with EN 13230-1:2009, 6.3.
4.4.5 Fastening system
Test shall be carried out in accordance with the European standards on fastenings systems as referenced in
EN 13230-1:2009 or as required by the purchaser (see EN 13230-1:2009, 4.4.1).
4.5 Routine tests
4.5.1 General
The routine tests shall be carried out in order to find any variation in the quality of the concrete sleeper leading
to an unacceptable quality level.
The number of samples and rates of tests are given in the quality plan for the manufacturing unit.
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The routine tests to be carried out on the product and concrete are defined in this standard.
4.5.2 Static rail seat positive load test
This test shall be carried out in accordance with the test arrangement shown in Figure 1 and the test
procedures shown in Figure 5.
4.5.3 Concrete
The tests shall be carried out according to EN 13230-1:2009, 7.4.
5 Steel connecting bar
5.1 General
This section specifies the properties and the quality control requirements for the hot rolled steel connecting
bar for twin-block reinforced sleepers.
5.2 Steel
5.2.1 Chemical composition
The chemical composition of the steel shall be within the following limits:
0,28 % ≤ C ≤ 0,80 %
0,45 % ≤ Mn ≤ 1,40 %
P ≤ 0,08 %
S ≤ 0,08 %
Si ≤ 0,50 %
5.2.2 Mechanical properties
The mechanical properties (conventional yield strength at 0,2 % plastic strain, percentage elongation at
fracture) shall be maintained within the following limits:
Plastic strength (Rm) in MPa : 550 ≤ Rm ≤ 1030
Relationship between percentage elongation and yield strength (Rp)
where
A = minimum percentage elongation
 for Rp ≥ 400 MPa, then A ≥ 8 %
 for 350 MPa ≤ Rp < 400 MPa, then A ≥ 14 %
when tested in accordance with EN 10002-1.
Brinell hardness (HBW) to be 160 ≤ HBW ≤ 300 when tested according to EN ISO 6506-1.
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5.3 Geometry
The dimensions shall be agreed by the purchaser.
When determining the dimensions, the following criteria shall be taken into account:
a) corrosion of steel;
b) conditions of service for the sleeper;
c) avoidance of any excessive negative moment in the steel connecting bar due to the bearing of its centre
part on the ballast;
d) avoidance of any sharp angles that could be harmful for handling.
5.4 Appearance of the steel connecting bar
Criteria for the acceptance of steel connecting bar are defined in Annex B.
6 Design criteria for incorporating the steel connecting bar
6.1 Length of the connecting bar
Connecting bar length (Lcb) shall be at least greater than the distance L1 (EN 13230-1:2009, Figure 2), unless
approved by the purchaser.
Key
he Distance between bottom surface of the sleeper to steal connecting bar
Figure 8 — Length of the connecting bar
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6.2 Orientation of the connecting bar
If the connecting bar is not protected against corrosion, the orientation and shape shall avoid retention of
water.
6.3 Position of the connecting bar
Unless otherwise prescribed for handling purposes, the distance "he" (Figure 8) shall be a minimum of 40 mm.
7 Manufacturing
7.1 Manufacturing rules
Before starting production, the manufacturer shall complete a production file for manufacturing data, which
shall be submitted in confidence to the purchaser and shall include the following:
a) water/cement ratio and tolerance;
b) weight of each component of concrete plus tolerance;
c) grading curves of each aggregate of the concrete plus tolerance;
d) characteristic compressive and tensile strength of concrete samples after 7 days and after 28 days;
e) methods of concrete vibration;
f) methods of demoulding and curing;
g) stacking rules after manufacturing.
The sample sleepers submitted for design approval tests shall comply with the manufacturing data.
7.2 Other manufacturing rules
Welding to a connecting bar is not allowed unless the welding procedures, including controlled heating and
cooling of the whole section of the connecting bar, have been approved by the purchaser.
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Annex A
(normative)
Details of the test arrangement components
A.1 Articulated support
This shall be as shown in Figure A1.

Dimensions in millimetres
Key
Steel: Minimum hardness Brinell: HBW > 240
General tolerances: ± 0,1 mm
1 Minimum length = bottom width of the concrete sleeper at the rail seat + 20 mm
2 High pressure lubricant
Figure A.1 — Articulated support
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A.2 Resilient pad

This shall be as shown in Figure A.2.
Key
Material : Elastomer
3
Static stiffness measured between 0,3 MPa and 2 MPa: 1 ≤ C ≤ 4 N/mm
1 Minimum length = bottom width of the concrete sleeper at the rail seat + 20 mm
Figure A.2 — Resilient pad
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A.3 Tapered packing

This shall be as shown in Figure A.3.
Key
Steel: Minimum hardness Brinell: HBW > 240
General tolerances: ± 0,1 mm
i : inclination of rail seat – see EN 13230-1:2009
1 Minimum length = length of the standard rail pad + 20 mm
Figure A.3 — Tapered packing
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Annex B
(normative)
Steel connecting bar defects
B.1 Superficial burn

Superficial burn is represented by small cracks on the edges of the section. It is caused by an accidental
overheating of the metal.
Figure B.1 — Superficial burn
Superficial burn is accepted if its depth does not exceed 3 mm over a maximum length of 500 mm at each end,
which is embedded in the concrete.
B.2 Tear at the end

Tear at the end occurs during shearing (incorrect entry, loose or worn shear blades).
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Figure B.2 — Tear at the end
Tear at the end is accepted, if its depth does not exceed 20 mm and it is not present on more than 5 % of the
bars in the same batch.
B.3 Cut that is not sharp

Same causes as for a tear at the end (B.2).
Figure B.3 — Cut that is not sharp
This kind of cut is accepted for the same conditions as the tear at the end is accepted (B.2).
B.4 Surface defect

A surface defect caused during rolling is a longitudinal crack, which has the appearance of a line parallel to
the edge of the bar.
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Figure B.4 — Surface defect
The surface defect is accepted if it appears only on the external faces of the bar and if its dimension E is
greater or equal to the minimum tolerance of the thickness and:
 if l < 25 mm, e ≤ 0,7 mm;
 if 25 ≤ l < 50 mm, e ≤ 0,3 mm.
The surface defect is not permitted if it is on the interior faces of the bar.
B.5 Splitting
Splitting is a line affecting the square edge of the bar.
Figure B.5 — Splitting
Splitting at the extremities of the bars can be accepted if its length does not exceed 500 mm at each extremity
of the bar and if its depth is less than 5 mm.
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B.6 Deformation of extremities
Figure B.6 — Deformation of extremities
Deformation of the extremities of the bar is accepted if on a length of 500 mm at each extremity (the part
embedded in the concrete) it does not exceed a deformation d of 5 mm on length l less than 100 mm.
B.7 Surface scaling
Figure B.7 — Surface scaling
Except for the part embedded in concrete scaling must be removed by grinding and the depth must not
exceed 0,5 mm.
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Annex ZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential

Requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN/CENELEC/ETSI by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association to provide a means of conforming to Essential
Requirements of the Directive 2008/57/EC.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Communities under that Directive and has
been implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the clauses of this
standard given in Table ZA.1 for High Speed Rail Infrastructure and Table ZA.2 for Conventional Rail confers,
within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding Essential
Requirements of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations.
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Table ZA.1 —Correspondence between this European Standard, the Infrastructure TSI for the trans-
European high-speed rail system, dated 20 December 2007 (published in the Official Journal L77,
19.03.2008, p.1), and Directive 2008/57/EC
Clause(s)/sub- Chapter/§/points and annexes Essential Comments

clause(s) of this of the revised High-Speed Rail Requirements of
European Standard TSI Directive 2008/57/EC
4 - Product testing 4.2.2 Annex III, Essential Concrete sleepers and
Description of the infrastructure Requirements, 1. bearers are safety- critical
4.1 Test domain – Functional and General requirements interoperability constituents
arrangements technical specifications of the and need an arrangement
domain – Nominal track gauge between the purchaser and
1.1.1, 1.1.3, Safety the supplier to operate a
4.2 Test procedures 4.2.9.3.1 factory quality system
Description of the infrastructure
domain – Functional and 1.2 Reliability and Direct references to the
4.3 Acceptance technical specifications of the availability HSR INF TSI
criteria domain – Equivalent conicity – In – overall length of the
service values - Minimum value 1.4.5 Environmental sleepers
of mean track gauge protection – mass of the sleepers
4.4 Design approval 4.2.11 The standard is not defining

tests Description of the infrastructure 1.5 Technical the values for length and
domain – Functional and compatibility mass of the sleepers (are
technical specifications of the depending on loads and
4.5 Routine tests domain – Rail inclination design bending moments to
be defined by the purchaser)
4.2.13
5 - Steel connecting This part of the standard EN
bar Description of the infrastructure
13230, which defines
domain – Functional and
technical criteria and control
technical specifications of the
procedures for designing
domain – Track resistance
6 - Design criteria for and manufacturing twin
incorporating the block reinforced sleepers,
steel connecting bar 4.2.15 should be read in
Description of the infrastructure conjunction with EN 13230-
domain – Functional and 1- Part 1 – General
Annex B - Steel requirements
domain –Global track stiffness
connecting bar
defects Annex H of HSR INF TSI
5.3.3
Interoperability constituents - Global track stiffness
Constituents performances and remains an open point and
specifications – Track sleepers is not assessed
and bearers
- minimum mass
- minimum length.
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Table ZA.2 —Correspondence between this European Standard, the ERA draft of Conventional Rail
System TSI Infrastructure (version 2.71 dated 07/10/2008), and Directive 2008/57/EC
Clause(s)/sub- Chapter/§ of the TSI Essential Comments

clause(s) of this Requirements of
European Directive
Standard 2008/57/EC
4 - Product testing 4.2.5.1. Annex III, Essential The CR TSI INF is still a draft
Description of the infrastructure Requirements, subject to change without
4.1 Test subsystem – Functional and General notice
arrangements technical specifications of the Requirements
subsystem – Track parameters
Concrete sleepers and bearers
– Nominal track gauge 1.1.1, 1.1.3, Safety
are safety-critical
4.2 Test
interoperability constituents
procedures 4.2.5.5.2. 1.2,.Reliability and
and need an arrangement
Description of the infrastructure availability.
between the purchaser and the
subsystem – Functional and
supplier to operate a factory
4.3 Acceptance technical specifications of the
quality system
criteria subsystem – Track parameters
– Equivalent conicity –1.4.5, Environmental
This part of the standard EN
Requirements for controlling protection
equivalent conicity in service – 13230, which defines technical
4.4 Design Minimum values of mean track criteria and control procedures
1.5 Technical for designing and
approval tests gauge. compatibility. manufacturing twin block
reinforced sleepers, should be
4.2.5.7.1.
4.5 Routine tests read in conjunction with EN
13230-1- Part 1 – General
requirements
5 - Steel connecting subsystem – Track parameters
bar Annex F of the draft ERA TSI
– Rail inclination – Plain line
- Requirements for controlling
4.2.5.8
6 - Design criteria equivalent conicity is an open
for incorporating point.
the steel technical specifications of the
connecting bar subsystem – Track parameters - Track stiffness remains an
– Track stiffness. open point
Annex B - Steel 4.2.7.

connecting bar Description of the infrastructure
defects subsystem – Functional and
subsystem – Track resistance
to applied loads
5.3.3.
Interoperability constituents –
Constituents performances and
specifications – Track sleepers
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EN 13230-3:2009 (E)
Table ZA.2 (continued)
Clause(s)/sub- Chapter/§ of the TSI Essential Requirements Comments

clause(s) of this of Directive 2008/57/EC
European
Standard
6.1.3.4.
Assessment of conformity
and/or suitability for use of the
constituents and verification of
the subsystem – Interoperability
constituents – EC declaration
for interoperability constituents
– EC declaration for track
sleepers
6.2.4.5.
Assessment of conformity
and/or suitability for use of the
constituents and verification of
the subsystem – Infrastructure
sub-system – Requirements for
conformity assessment –
Assessment of minimum value
of mean track gauge
WARNING — Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling
within the scope of this standard.
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EN 13230-3:2009 (E)
Bibliography
[1] EN ISO 9001, Quality management systems – Requirements (ISO 9001:2008)
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ICS 45.080; 91.100.30; 93.100

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 13230-3

ICS 91.100.30; 93.100 Supersedes EN 13230-3:2002

Railway applications - Track - Concrete sleepers and bearers -

Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Traverses et support en Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Gleis- und

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 14 May 2009.

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

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B.1 Superficial burn ................................................................................................................................... 22

This document supersedes EN 13230-3:2002.

 Part 1: General requirements

 Part 2: Prestressed monoblock sleepers

 Part 3: Twin-block reinforced sleepers

 Part 4: Prestressed bearers for switches and crossings

 Part 5: Special elements

EN 206-1, Concrete – Part 1: Specification, performance, production and conformity

3 Terms and definitions

4.1 Test arrangements

The following symbols are used as defined in Table 1:

k1d Dynamic coefficient to be used for calculation of Fr0,05 test load

4.1.2 Rail seat section

The position of articulated supports (Lr) is defined in Table 2.

The load Fr is applied perpendicularly to the base of the sleeper.

Table 2 — Value of Lr in relation to Lp

Lp < 0,349 0,3

0,350 ≤ Lp < 0,399 0,4

4.2 Test procedures

4.2.1 Test loads

Table 3 — Value of Fr0 in relation to Lr

Lr in m 0,4 0,5 0,6

Fr0 in kN 13 Mdr 10 Mdr 8 Mdr

For the definition of Mdr: see EN 13230-1:2009, Clause 3.

4.2.2 Static test

4.2.3 Dynamic test

Figure 6 — Dynamic test procedure at the rail seat section

Figure 7 — Dynamic load application for dynamic test

4.3 Acceptance criteria

4.3.2 Static test

 Fr0,05 > k1s × Fr0

 Fr0,05n > 0,5 × k1s × Fr0

If the non mandatory part of test is carried out, then:

 FrB > k2s × Fr0

4.3.3 Dynamic test

 Fr0,05 > k1d × Fr0

4.3.4 Value of coefficients

The coefficients k1 and k2 are defined in EN 13230-1:2009, 4.3.1.

The values for k1 and k2 shall be supplied by the purchaser.

4.4 Design approval tests

All test results shall meet the acceptance criteria.

4.4.2 Bending moment evaluation

1) both rail seat sections on three sleepers.

The properties of the concrete shall be established in accordance with EN 206-1.

4.4.4 Product inspection

4.4.5 Fastening system

4.5 Routine tests

4.5.2 Static rail seat positive load test

The tests shall be carried out according to EN 13230-1:2009, 7.4.

5 Steel connecting bar