EN 13230-1:2009
(Main)Railway applications - Track - Concrete sleepers and bearers - Part 1: General requirements
Railway applications - Track - Concrete sleepers and bearers - Part 1: General requirements
This part of EN 13230 defines technical criteria and control procedures which have to be satisfied by the
constituent materials and the finished concrete sleepers and bearers, i.e.: precast concrete sleepers, bearers
for switches and crossings, and special elements for railway tracks.
The main requirement of concrete sleepers and bearers is the transmission of vertical, lateral and longitudinal
loads from the rails to the ballast or other support. In use they are also exposed to frost damage and to
moisture, which can result in detrimental chemical reactions within the sleeper.
In this standard mechanical tests are defined which provide assurance of the capability of sleepers or bearers
to resist repetitive loading and provide sufficient durability. In addition controls are placed on manufacturing
processes and tests to ensure that the concrete will not suffer degradation in service through chemical
reaction and frost damage.
Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Gleis- und Weichenschwellen aus Beton - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
Dieser Teil der EN 13230 legt die technischen Kriterien und Kontrollverfahren fest, denen die Baustoffe und
Fertigerzeugnisse, wie z. B. aus Beton gefertigte Gleis- und Weichenschwellen und spezielle Schwellen
(Sonderformen) für Eisenbahngleise, genügen müssen.
Die Hauptaufgabe von Gleis- und Weichenschwellen aus Beton ist die Übertragung vertikaler und horizontaler
Lasten von den Schienen auf den Schotter oder eine andere Tragschicht. Während des Einsatzes sind sie
auch der Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt, die zu schädlichen chemischen Reaktionen und zu Frostschäden führen
kann.
In dieser Norm werden mechanische Prüfungen festgelegt, die die Gebrauchstauglichkeit und Dauerhaftigkeit
von Gleis- und Weichenschwellen aus Beton gegenüber wiederholten Belastungen sicherstellen. Zusätzliche
Kontrollen sind für das Herstellungsverfahren erforderlich und Versuche sind durchzuführen, um sicherzustellen,
dass der Beton im Laufe der Nutzung keine Schädigung durch chemische Reaktionen und Frost
erfährt.
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Traverses et supports en béton - Partie 1 : Prescriptions générales
La présente partie de la Norme européenne EN 13230 définit les critères techniques et les procédures de
contrôle auxquels doivent satisfaire les matériaux constitutifs et les produits finis en béton, c'est-à-dire les
traverses en béton préfabriqué, les supports pour les appareils de voie, ainsi que les supports particuliers
destinés aux voies ferrées.
La principale prescription relative aux traverses et supports en béton concerne la transmission des charges
verticales, latérales et longitudinales depuis les rails jusqu’au ballast ou à tout autre support. Lors de
l’utilisation ils sont aussi exposés à des dommages dus au gel et à l’humidité, ceci peut conduire à des
détériorations par réactions chimiques au sein de la traverse.
Dans la présente norme, des essais mécaniques sont définis pour fournir l’assurance que les traverses et
supports ont la capacité de résister à des charges répétitives et ont une durabilité suffisante. De plus, des
contrôles sont mis en place dans les processus de fabrication ainsi que des essais pour s’assurer que le
béton ne subira pas de dégradations en service dues à des réactions chimiques ou au gel.
Železniške naprave - Zgornji ustroj - Betonski pragi in kretniški betonski pragi - 1. del: Splošne zahteve
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 09-Jun-2009
- Withdrawal Date
- 20-Jan-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 256 - Railway applications
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 256/SC 1/WG 16 - Sleepers and bearers
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 11-May-2016
- Completion Date
- 28-Jan-2026
Relations
- Effective Date
- 13-Jun-2009
- Effective Date
- 13-Jun-2009
- Effective Date
- 18-May-2016
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 10080:2005 - Steel for the reinforcement of concrete - Weldable reinforcing steel - General - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 13230-1:2009 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Railway applications - Track - Concrete sleepers and bearers - Part 1: General requirements". This standard covers: This part of EN 13230 defines technical criteria and control procedures which have to be satisfied by the constituent materials and the finished concrete sleepers and bearers, i.e.: precast concrete sleepers, bearers for switches and crossings, and special elements for railway tracks. The main requirement of concrete sleepers and bearers is the transmission of vertical, lateral and longitudinal loads from the rails to the ballast or other support. In use they are also exposed to frost damage and to moisture, which can result in detrimental chemical reactions within the sleeper. In this standard mechanical tests are defined which provide assurance of the capability of sleepers or bearers to resist repetitive loading and provide sufficient durability. In addition controls are placed on manufacturing processes and tests to ensure that the concrete will not suffer degradation in service through chemical reaction and frost damage.
This part of EN 13230 defines technical criteria and control procedures which have to be satisfied by the constituent materials and the finished concrete sleepers and bearers, i.e.: precast concrete sleepers, bearers for switches and crossings, and special elements for railway tracks. The main requirement of concrete sleepers and bearers is the transmission of vertical, lateral and longitudinal loads from the rails to the ballast or other support. In use they are also exposed to frost damage and to moisture, which can result in detrimental chemical reactions within the sleeper. In this standard mechanical tests are defined which provide assurance of the capability of sleepers or bearers to resist repetitive loading and provide sufficient durability. In addition controls are placed on manufacturing processes and tests to ensure that the concrete will not suffer degradation in service through chemical reaction and frost damage.
EN 13230-1:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 45.080 - Rails and railway components; 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products; 93.100 - Construction of railways. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 13230-1:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 13230-1:2002, EN 13230-1:2002/AC:2005, EN 13230-1:2016, EN 1008:2002, EN 13230-2:2009, EN ISO 22074-5:2024, EN 206:2013+A2:2021, EN 197-1:2011, EN 13481-2:2022, EN 13230-4:2009, EN 934-2:2009+A1:2012, EN 13230-3:2009, EN 10080:2005, EN 12620:2002+A1:2008, EN 13481-5:2012+A1:2017. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 13230-1:2009 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2001/16/EC, 2008/57/EC, 93/38/EEC, 96/48/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/024, M/275, M/334. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Železniške naprave - Zgornji ustroj - Betonski pragi in kretniški betonski pragi - 1. del: Splošne zahteveBahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Gleis- und Weichenschwellen aus Beton - Teil 1: Allgemeine AnforderungenApplications ferroviaires - Voie - Traverses et supports en béton - Partie 1 : Prescriptions généralesRailway applications - Track - Concrete sleepers and bearers - Part 1: General requirements91.100.30Beton in betonski izdelkiConcrete and concrete products45.080Rails and railway componentsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13230-1:2009SIST EN 13230-1:2009en,de01-september-2009SIST EN 13230-1:2009SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 13230-1:2004/AC:2006SIST EN 13230-1:20041DGRPHãþD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 13230-1June 2009ICS 91.100.30; 93.100Supersedes EN 13230-1:2002
English VersionRailway applications - Track - Concrete sleepers and bearers -Part 1: General requirementsApplications ferroviaires - Voie - Traverses et supports enbéton - Partie 1 : Prescriptions généralesBahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Gleis- undWeichenschwellen aus Beton - Teil 1: AllgemeineAnforderungenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 13 May 2009.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as theofficial versions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of 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 United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre:
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Test method to determine the Taber Wear index for a fine aggregate . 24A.1General . 24A.2Apparatus . 24A.3Preparation of Mortar Tiles . 24A.3.1Sampling. 24A.3.2Mortar Tile preparation . 24A.3.3Mortar Tile curing . 25A.3.4Grinding of Mortar Tiles . 25A.4Test procedure . 25A.5Calculation of Taber Wear Index . 25Annex B (informative)
Test method for freeze-thaw resistance . 26Annex C (informative)
Test method for measuring the water absorption of concrete at atmospheric pressure . 27C.1Introduction . 27C.2Samples . 27C.3Sequence of test . 27C.4Requirements . 28Annex D (informative)
Definition and recommendation for measurement of rail seat inclination and twist between rail seats . 29Annex E (informative)
Bending moment calculation . 30Annex F (informative)
Surface finish . 31F.1General . 31F.2General information for surface finish . 31F.3Surface finish of the rail seat . 31F.4Surface finish of all other surfaces . 32F.5Detailed procedure for remedial work . 32Annex G (informative)
Quality control during manufacturing – Routine tests and frequency of testing . 33G.1General . 33G.2Data of the sleeper to be checked . 33G.3Examples for frequency of testing . 34Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC . 35Bibliography . 39 SIST EN 13230-1:2009
Key 1 Gauge points Figure 1 — Typical prestressed monoblock sleeper
Key 1 Gauge points Figure 2 — Typical twin-block reinforced sleeper SIST EN 13230-1:2009
Figure 3 — Typical prestressed concrete bearer The basic values of the different dimensions shall be determined by the purchaser. The maximum tolerances specified in Table 1 apply to ballasted track and can be varied by the purchaser in the case of special requirements such as dedicated concrete elements for ballastless track or use of a sleeper laying machine, etc. Table 1 — Maximum tolerances Dimensions Description Tolerances L Overall length of the concrete element ± 10 mm b1, b2 Top and bottom width of the concrete element ± 5 mm hr Depth at any position along the total length of the reinforced concrete element measured in accordance with the quality plan −+310 mm hp Depth at any position along the total length of the prestressed concrete element measured in accordance with the quality plan −+35 mm L1 Distance between the rail fastening gauge points −+12 mm L2 Position of the rail fastening gauge point with regard to the end of the concrete element ± 8 mm L3 Total length of reinforced concrete block ± 8 mm i Inclination of the rail seat (see Annex D) ± 0,25° f Planeness of each rail seat area: with regard to 2 points 150 mm apart (monoblock and twin-block sleepers only) 1 mm T Relative twist between rail seats for monoblock sleepers (see Annex D) 0,5° SIST EN 13230-1:2009
The design, dimensions and tolerances of the fastening system shall be defined by the purchaser. The purchaser shall specify the minimum clearances between rail fastening component and reinforcement according to the fastening system to be used, and between reinforcement and connecting bar for twin-block sleepers. 6.1.2 Concrete cover Unless there is an alternative agreement by the purchaser, the minimum concrete cover for prestressing tendons shall be 30 mm from the bottom surface and 20 mm from the other surfaces except at the ends of sleepers and bearers. The minimum concrete cover for reinforcing steels shall be 25 mm from the bottom surface and 15 mm for the rail seat area and 20 mm from the other surfaces, except for the end of spacing bars. 6.1.3 Prestressing system design The supplier shall define all data in relation with the nominal prestressing force, nominal position of each tendon, anchorage system. The position of the centroid of the prestressing shall be within ± 3 mm of the nominal position relative to the rail seat. The individual prestressing tendons shall be within ± 6 mm of the nominal position relative to the rail seat. The total prestressing force shall be applied within ± 5 % of the specified nominal force. 6.1.4 Reinforcing steel design The supplier shall define all data in relation with the design of the reinforcing steel and nominal position in the concrete element. Tolerance for the position of the reinforcing steel shall be within ± 5 mm of the nominal position in all directions. 6.2 Manufacturing process 6.2.1 General requirements Details of production plant and equipment are the responsibility of the supplier. The supplier shall supply to the purchaser a description of the manufacturing process. SIST EN 13230-1:2009
Key 1
Concrete temperature (°C) 2
Time a
Start temperature ≤ 30 °C b
Max. temperature: see Figure 5 0 - c
Waiting time = 2 hours or preset time of concrete whichever is greater c - d
Increase period : max 15 °C/hour and 10 °C/half-hour, in any hour Figure 4 — Maximum temperature curve
Key 1 Concrete temperature (°C) 2 Sulphur trioxide (content of the cement % by mass) Figure 5 — Maximum curing temperature as a function of sulphur trioxide content in the cement SIST EN 13230-1:2009
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