EN 40-3-1:2000
(Main)Lighting columns - Part 3-1: Design and verification - Specification for characteristic loads
Lighting columns - Part 3-1: Design and verification - Specification for characteristic loads
This European Standard specifies design loads for lighting columns. It applies to post top columns not exceeding 20 m height for post top lanterns and to columns with brackets not exceeding 18 m height for side entry lanterns. Special structural designs to permit the attachement of signs, overhead wires, etc. are not covered by this standard. The requirements for lighting columns made from materials other than concrete, steel or aluminium (for example wood, plastic and cast iron) are not specifically covered in this standard.
Lichtmaste - Teil 3-1: Bemessung und Nachweis - Charakteristische Werte der Lasten
Diese Europäische Norm enthält Lastannahmen für Lichtmaste. Sie gilt für gerade Lichtmaste für Aufsatzleuchten mit einer Höhe von bis zu 20 m und für Auslegermaste für Ansatzleuchten mit einer Höhe von bis zu 18 m. Besondere Bauformen, die das Anbringen von Verkehrsschildern, Freileitungen usw. ermöglichen, werden durch diese Norm nicht erfasst.
Die Anforderungen an Lichtmaste aus anderen Werkstoffen als Beton, Stahl oder Aluminium (z. B. Holz, Kunststoff und Gusseisen) werden in dieser Norm nicht besonders behandelt
Diese Norm enthält Leistungsanforderungen für horizontale Lasten aus Wind. Passive Sicherheit und das Verhalten von Lichtmasten bei einem Anprall von Fahrzeugen werden nicht behandelt; für diese Lichtmasten gelten zusätzliche Anforderungen (siehe prEN40-2.1999).
Candélabres d'éclairage public - Partie 3-1: Conception et vérification - Spécification pour charges caractéristiques
La présente norme européenne spécifie les charges de calcul des candélabres d'éclairage public. Elle s'applique aux candélabres droits n'excédant pas 20 m de haut pour les luminaires montés au sommet et aux candélabres à crosse d'une hauteur n'excédant pas 18 m pour les luminaires à entrée latérale. Les calculs structurels particuliers permettant de fixer des panneaux de signalisation, des fils aériens, etc. ne sont pas traités dans cette norme.
Drogovi za razsvetljavo - Del 3-1: Projektiranje in preverjanje - Specifikacija za značilne obtežbe
General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 15-Feb-2000
- Withdrawal Date
- 19-Feb-2013
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 50 - Lighting columns and spigots
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 50 - Lighting columns and spigots
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 20-Feb-2013
- Completion Date
- 20-Feb-2013
- Directive
- 89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 27-Feb-2013
- Referred By
EN 40-3-2:2000 - Lighting columns - Part 3-2: Design and verification - Verification by testing - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 40-3-1:2000 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Lighting columns - Part 3-1: Design and verification - Specification for characteristic loads". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies design loads for lighting columns. It applies to post top columns not exceeding 20 m height for post top lanterns and to columns with brackets not exceeding 18 m height for side entry lanterns. Special structural designs to permit the attachement of signs, overhead wires, etc. are not covered by this standard. The requirements for lighting columns made from materials other than concrete, steel or aluminium (for example wood, plastic and cast iron) are not specifically covered in this standard.
This European Standard specifies design loads for lighting columns. It applies to post top columns not exceeding 20 m height for post top lanterns and to columns with brackets not exceeding 18 m height for side entry lanterns. Special structural designs to permit the attachement of signs, overhead wires, etc. are not covered by this standard. The requirements for lighting columns made from materials other than concrete, steel or aluminium (for example wood, plastic and cast iron) are not specifically covered in this standard.
EN 40-3-1:2000 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.160.20 - Exterior building lighting. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 40-3-1:2000 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 40-3-1:2013, EN 40-3-2:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 40-3-1:2000 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/111. 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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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Lichtmaste - Teil 3-1: Bemessung und Nachweis - Charakteristische Werte der LastenCandélabres d'éclairage public - Partie 3-1: Conception et vérification - Spécification pour charges caractéristiquesLighting columns - Part 3-1: Design and verification - Specification for characteristic loads93.080.40Street lighting and related equipment91.160.20Zunanja razsvetljava stavbExterior building lightingICS:Ta slovenski standard je
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