SIST EN 16951-1:2018
(Main)Railway applications - Track - Noise barriers and related devices acting on airborne sound propagation - Procedures for assessing long term performance - Part 1: Acoustic characteristics
Railway applications - Track - Noise barriers and related devices acting on airborne sound propagation - Procedures for assessing long term performance - Part 1: Acoustic characteristics
This European Standard specifies requirements for assessing the working life and provides the relevant exposure conditions.
Standards of construction and any material tests conducted should provide evidence of resistance to specified conditions selected from the following:
I. Chemical Agents Location dependent
II. De-icing salt Location/climate dependent
III. Dirty water/dust Location/climate dependent
IV. Dew Climate dependent
V. Freeze/thaw Climate dependent
VI. Cold Climate dependent
VII. Heat Climate dependent
VIII. UV Radiation Climate dependent
IX. Traffic Vibration Location dependent
X. Biological Process Climate dependent
XI. Ozone Location dependent
XII. Water Climate dependent
XIII. Water spray (Wet/dry) Location dependent
NOTE Combinations of different materials are worth a special attention, whether inside a single device or in combination with other devices (for example: a combination of different acoustic elements or another combination of acoustic and structural elements).
Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Lärmschutzwände und verwandte Vorrichtungen zur Beeinflussung der Luftschallausbreitung - Bewertungsverfahren für das Langzeitverhalten - Teil 1: Akustische Merkmale
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Anforderungen zur Bewertung der Lebensdauer fest und liefert die maßgeblichen Expositionsbedingungen.
Baunormen und alle Werkstoffprüfungen, die durchgeführt werden, sollten den Nachweis der Beständigkeit gegenüber festgelegten Bedingungen liefern, die aus nachfolgender Auflistung ausgewählt worden sind:
I. Chemische Arbeitsstoffe Standortabhängig
II. Streusalz Standort-/klimaabhängig
III. Schmutzwasser/Staub Standort-/klimaabhängig
IV. Tau Klimaabhängig
V. Frost/Tauwetter Klimaabhängig
VI. Kälte Klimaabhängig
VII. Hitze Klimaabhängig
VIII. UV-Strahlung Klimaabhängig
IX. Erschütterungen durch Verkehr Standortabhängig
X. Biologischer Prozess Klimaabhängig
XI. Ozon Standortabhängig
XII. Wasser Klimaabhängig
XIII. Wassernebel (feucht/trocken) Standortabhängig
ANMERKUNG Kombinationen verschiedener Werkstoffe, sowohl innerhalb einer einzigen Vorrichtung oder in Kombination mit anderen Vorrichtungen (zum Beispiel: eine Kombination von verschiedenen akustischen Elementen oder aber eine Kombination von akustischen und Strukturelementen) sind es wert, in besonderer Weise berücksichtigt zu werden.
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Murs anti-bruit et dispositifs connexes agissant sur la propagation du son dans l'air - Procédures d'évaluation de la performance à long terme - Partie 1 : caractéristiques acoustiques
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences pour l'évaluation de la durée de vie et définit les conditions d'exposition applicables.
Il convient que les normes de construction et tous les essais de matériaux réalisés apportent la preuve de la résistance aux conditions spécifiées et choisies parmi les suivantes :
I. Agents chimiques Fonction de l’emplacement
II. Sels de déverglaçage Fonction de l’emplacement ou du climat
III. Eau sale/poussière Fonction de l’emplacement ou du climat
IV. Rosée Fonction du climat
V. Gel/dégel Fonction du climat
VI. Froid Fonction du climat
VII. Chaleur Fonction du climat
VIII. Rayons U.V. Fonction du climat
IX. Vibrations dues à la circulation Fonction de l’emplacement
X. Processus biologique Fonction du climat
XI. Ozone Fonction de l’emplacement
XII. Eau Fonction du climat
XIII. Projection d’eau (humide/sec) Fonction de l’emplacement
NOTE Les combinaisons de différents matériaux méritent une attention particulière, que ce soit pour un dispositif unique ou en association avec d'autres dispositifs (par exemple, une combinaison de différents éléments acoustiques ou une autre combinaison d'éléments acoustiques et structuraux).
Železniške naprave - Zgornji ustroj - Protihrupne ovire in pripadajoče naprave, ki vplivajo na širjenje zvoka v zraku - Postopki za ocenjevanje dolgoročne učinkovitosti - 1. del: Akustične karakteristike
Ta evropski standard določa zahteve za ocenjevanje življenjske dobe in ponuja pomembne pogoje za izpostavljenost.
Standardi gradnje in kakršni koli izvedeni preskusi materiala naj bi zagotovili dokaze odpornosti na določene pogoje, izbrane izmed naslednjih:
PREGLEDNICA
OPOMBA: Posebna pozornost mora biti posvečena različnim materialom, in sicer znotraj ene naprave ali v kombinaciji z drugo napravo (na primer kombinacija različnih akustičnih elementov ali druga kombinacija akustičnih in strukturnih elementov).
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 01-Mar-2016
- Publication Date
- 13-Jun-2018
- Technical Committee
- IŽNP - Reilway applications
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 08-Jun-2018
- Due Date
- 13-Aug-2018
- Completion Date
- 14-Jun-2018
Overview
EN 16951-1:2018 (CEN) - “Railway applications - Track - Noise barriers and related devices acting on airborne sound propagation - Procedures for assessing long term performance - Part 1: Acoustic characteristics” defines how to assess the long-term acoustic performance (working life) of railway noise barriers and related devices. The standard sets out the exposure conditions and the durability evidence that manufacturers, specifiers and infrastructure managers must use to declare and verify acoustic performance over time.
Key topics and requirements
- Scope: Specifies requirements for assessing the acoustic working life and relevant environmental exposure conditions for noise barriers, claddings and related acoustic elements.
- Environmental exposures: Tests and material standards must address location- and climate-dependent agents including: chemical agents, de-icing salt, dirty water/dust, dew, freeze/thaw, cold, heat, UV radiation, traffic vibration, biological processes, ozone, water and water spray. The standard highlights the importance of combined-material interactions and electrolytic or chemical corrosion risks.
- Declared acoustic performance: Manufacturers must declare the acoustic characteristics (DL, DLR, DLRI, DLSI as applicable from EN 16272 series) to be maintained at the end of the declared working life under specified exposure classes.
- Design and installation: Design must avoid water retention, allow for dimensional changes from humidity/temperature/UV, and consider different working lives for structural vs acoustic elements.
- Documentation and reporting: Evaluation reports shall include product geometry, materials, manufacturing tolerances, measures against ageing, declared working lives, and installation/maintenance manuals. An independent evaluating body must sign the report.
- Normative references: EN 60721-3-4 (environmental classification) is referenced; Annex A maps appropriate EN 60721 exposure classes for line‑side use. Annex B points to material standards where applicable.
Applications and users
- Who uses it: Noise barrier manufacturers, railway infrastructure owners/operators, acoustic consultants, design engineers, testing laboratories, procurement/specification teams, and maintenance planners.
- Practical uses:
- Specify required durability and acoustic performance for new barrier systems.
- Validate manufacturer claims on long-term sound absorption and insulation.
- Guide material selection and jointing details to prevent ageing and corrosion.
- Prepare installation and maintenance instructions to achieve declared working life.
Related standards
- EN 16272 series (acoustic test methods: intrinsic absorption, airborne sound insulation, noise spectra and ratings)
- EN 16727 series (non-acoustic mechanical performance and safety)
- EN 16951-2 (Part 2: Non-acoustic characteristics)
- EN 60721-3-4 (environmental classification)
EN 16951-1:2018 is essential for ensuring durable, verifiable acoustic performance of railway noise barriers and for aligning procurement, testing and lifecycle maintenance with recognized European practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 16951-1:2018 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Railway applications - Track - Noise barriers and related devices acting on airborne sound propagation - Procedures for assessing long term performance - Part 1: Acoustic characteristics". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies requirements for assessing the working life and provides the relevant exposure conditions. Standards of construction and any material tests conducted should provide evidence of resistance to specified conditions selected from the following: I. Chemical Agents Location dependent II. De-icing salt Location/climate dependent III. Dirty water/dust Location/climate dependent IV. Dew Climate dependent V. Freeze/thaw Climate dependent VI. Cold Climate dependent VII. Heat Climate dependent VIII. UV Radiation Climate dependent IX. Traffic Vibration Location dependent X. Biological Process Climate dependent XI. Ozone Location dependent XII. Water Climate dependent XIII. Water spray (Wet/dry) Location dependent NOTE Combinations of different materials are worth a special attention, whether inside a single device or in combination with other devices (for example: a combination of different acoustic elements or another combination of acoustic and structural elements).
This European Standard specifies requirements for assessing the working life and provides the relevant exposure conditions. Standards of construction and any material tests conducted should provide evidence of resistance to specified conditions selected from the following: I. Chemical Agents Location dependent II. De-icing salt Location/climate dependent III. Dirty water/dust Location/climate dependent IV. Dew Climate dependent V. Freeze/thaw Climate dependent VI. Cold Climate dependent VII. Heat Climate dependent VIII. UV Radiation Climate dependent IX. Traffic Vibration Location dependent X. Biological Process Climate dependent XI. Ozone Location dependent XII. Water Climate dependent XIII. Water spray (Wet/dry) Location dependent NOTE Combinations of different materials are worth a special attention, whether inside a single device or in combination with other devices (for example: a combination of different acoustic elements or another combination of acoustic and structural elements).
SIST EN 16951-1:2018 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 17.140.30 - Noise emitted by means of transport; 93.100 - Construction of railways. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.RURþQHBahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Lärmschutzwände und verwandte Vorrichtungen zur Beeinflussung der Luftschallausbreitung - Bewertungsverfahren für das Langzeitverhalten - Teil 1: Akustische MerkmaleApplications ferroviaires - Voie - Murs anti-bruit et dispositifs connexes agissant sur la propagation du son dans l'air - Procédures d'évaluation de la performance à long terme - Partie 1 : caractéristiques acoustiquesRailway applications - Track - Noise barriers and related devices acting on airborne sound propagation - Procedures for assessing long term performance - Part 1: Acoustic characteristics93.100Gradnja železnicConstruction of railways17.140.30Emisija hrupa transportnih sredstevNoise emitted by means of transportICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16951-1:2018SIST EN 16951-1:2018en,fr,de01-september-2018SIST EN 16951-1:2018SLOVENSKI
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Line side exposure – Classification of environmental conditions . 10 A.1 General . 10 A.2 Environmental classifications appropriate to railway noise barriers and related devices acting on sound propagation selected from EN 60721-3-4 . 11 Annex B (informative)
Material standards . 13 B.1 General . 13 B.2 References . 13 Bibliography . 16
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