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Part 3: Twin-block reinforced sleepers
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 13230-3

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM June 2009May 2016
ICS 91.100.30; 93.100 Supersedes EN 13230-3:2002EN 13230-3:2009
English Version
Railway applications - Track - Concrete sleepers and

bearers - Part 3: Twin-block reinforced sleepers
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Traverses et Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Gleis- und
supportsupports en béton - Partie 3 : Traverses Weichenschwellen aus Beton - Teil 3: Bewehrte
biblocs en béton armé Zweiblockschwellen
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Contents Page
European foreword ....................................................................................................................................................................... iv

Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................................ v
1 Scope .......................................................................................................................................................................................1
2 Normative references ....................................................................................................................................................1
3 Terms, definitions and symbols ..............................................................................................................................1
3.1 Terms and definitions ...................................................................................................................................................1
3.2 Symbols .................................................................................................................................................................................2
4 Product testing ..................................................................................................................................................................3
4.1 Test arrangements ..........................................................................................................................................................3
4.1.1 General ...................................................................................................................................................................................3
4.1.2 Rail seat section ................................................................................................................................................................3
4.2 Test procedures ................................................................................................................................................................8
4.2.1 Test loads .............................................................................................................................................................................8
4.2.2 Static test ..............................................................................................................................................................................9
4.2.3 Dynamic test ....................................................................................................................................................................15
4.3 Acceptance criteria ......................................................................................................................................................18
4.3.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................................18
4.3.2 Static test ...........................................................................................................................................................................18
4.3.3 Dynamic test ....................................................................................................................................................................18
4.3.4 Value of coefficients ....................................................................................................................................................18
4.4 Design approval tests .................................................................................................................................................18
4.4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................................18
4.4.2 Bending moment evaluation ..................................................................................................................................18
4.4.3 Concrete .............................................................................................................................................................................19
4.4.4 Product inspection .......................................................................................................................................................19
4.4.5 Fastening system ...........................................................................................................................................................19
4.5 Routine tests ....................................................................................................................................................................19
4.5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................................19
4.5.2 Static rail seat positive load test ..........................................................................................................................19
4.5.3 Concrete .............................................................................................................................................................................19
5 Steel connecting bar ....................................................................................................................................................19
5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................................19
5.2 Steel ......................................................................................................................................................................................20
5.2.1 Chemical composition ................................................................................................................................................20
5.2.2 Mechanical properties ...............................................................................................................................................20
5.3 Geometry ...........................................................................................................................................................................20
5.4 Appearance of the steel connecting bar ..........................................................................................................20
6 Design criteria for incorporating the steel connecting bar ..................................................................21
6.1 Length of the connecting bar ..................................................................................................................................21
6.2 Orientation of the connecting bar .......................................................................................................................21
6.3 Position of the connecting bar ...............................................................................................................................21
7 Manufacturing ................................................................................................................................................................22
7.1 Manufacturing rules ....................................................................................................................................................22
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7.2 Other manufacturing rules ......................................................................................................................................22

Annex A (normative) Details of the test arrangement components ................................................................23
A.1 Articulated support .....................................................................................................................................................23
A.2 Resilient pad ....................................................................................................................................................................25
A.3 Tapered packing ............................................................................................................................................................27
Annex B (normative) Steel connecting bar defects ...................................................................................................29
B.1 Superficial burn .............................................................................................................................................................29
B.2 Tear at the end ...............................................................................................................................................................29
B.3 Cut that is not sharp ....................................................................................................................................................30
B.4 Surface defect ..................................................................................................................................................................30
B.5 Splitting ..............................................................................................................................................................................31
B.6 Deformation of extremities .....................................................................................................................................31
B.7 Surface scaling ................................................................................................................................................................32
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC ...................................................................................................33
Bibliography ....................................................................................................................................................................................38
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ForewordEuropean foreword
This document (EN 13230-3:2009EN 13230-3:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee
CEN/TC 256 “Railway applications”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document supersedes EN 13230-3:2009.
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 2009November 2016, and conflicting
national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2009November 2016.
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 has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive 2008/57/EC.
For relationship with EU Directive 2008/57/EC, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of
this document.
This European Standard is one of the EN 13230 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.
— Part 6: Design
There is a change in the wording of the documents of EN 13230 (series) “design bending moment” is
replaced by “characteristic bending moment” and “test bending moment”.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards
organizationsorganisations of the following countries are bound to implement this European
Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia,
Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
This part of the standardEN 13230 series defines the specific requirements dedicated to twin-block
reinforced sleepers.
These are additional requirements to EN 13230-1:2009EN 13230-1:2016 andthat 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 the EN 13230 series defines technical criteria and control procedures for d e s i g n i n g
a n d manufacturing and testing twin-block reinforced concrete sleepers.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced documentsin this
document and are indispensable for t h e its 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 206-1EN 206, 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,EN 13230-1:2016, Railway applications – Track – Concrete sleepers and bearers – Part
1: General requirements
prEN 13230-6:2015, Railway applications – Track – Concrete sleepers and bearers – Part 6: Design
EN ISO 6506-1, Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test - Part 1: Test method (ISO 6506-
1:1999ISO 6506-1)
EN ISO 6892-1, Metallic materials - Tensile testing - Part 1: Method of test at room temperature (ISO
6892-1)
3 Terms, definitions and symbols
33.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 13230-1:2009EN 13230-1:2016
and the following apply.
3.13.1.1
steel connecting bar
steel profile which connects reinforced concrete blocks
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3.2 Symbols
For the purposes of this document, the symbols listed in Table 1 apply.
Table 1 — Symbols
Symbol Description Unit
Fr0 Positive initial reference test load for the rail seat section kN
Fr0n Negative initial reference test load at rail seat section kN
Frr Positive test load which produces first crack formation at the bottom of the rail kN
seat section
Frrn Negative test load which produces first crack formation at the top of rail seat kN
Fr0,05 Maximum test load for which a crack width of 0,05 mm at the bottom of the rail kN
seat section persists after removal of the load
Fr0,05n Maximum test load for which a crack width of 0,05 mm at the top of rail seat kN
section persists after removal of the load
FrB Maximum positive test load at the rail seat section which cannot be increased kN
FrBn Maximum negative test load on the top of rail seat section which cannot be kN
increased
Fru Lower test load for the rail seat section dynamic test; Fru = 50 kN kN
Lp Design distance between the centre line of the rail seat to the edge of the sleeper m
at the bottom
Lr Design distance between the articulated support centre lines for the test m
arrangement at the rail seat section
Mk,r,pos Positive characteristic bending moment at rail seat, (see prEN 13230–6:2015) 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 -
he Distance between bottom surface of the sleeper to steel connecting bar m
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4 Product testing
4.1 Test arrangements
4.1.1 General
This section defines the testing regime and rules for acceptance of twin-block concrete sleepers.
The layoutlayouts of the test arrangements for the rail seat section tests are defined in this section.
1.1.1 Symbols
The following symbols are used as defined in Table 1:
4.1.2 Rail seat section
The arrangement for the rail seat positive load test is shown in Figure 1.
Steel connecting bar can be cut for tests.
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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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
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5
Key
1 Rigid rigid support

2 Articulatedarticulated support (see Annex A for details)
3 Resilientresilient pad (see Annex A for details)
4 Reinforcedreinforced concrete block
5 Standardstandard rail pad as defined by the purchaser
6 Taperedtapered packing (see Annex A for details)
7 Laterallateral 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 rigid support

2 Articulatedarticulated support (see Annex A for details)
3 Resilientresilient pad (see Annex A for details)
4 Reinforcedreinforced concrete block
5 Specialspecial tapered packing
6 Specialspecial 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:Formula (1):
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Table 3 — Value of Fr0 in relation to Lr
Lr in m 0,4 0,5 0,6
Fr0 in kN 13 10 8 MdrMk,r,pos
MdrMk,r,pos MdrMk,r,pos
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.
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Key
1 Load load
2 Time time
3 Crack crack checking (maximum duration 5 min)
4 120 kN/minute maximum
5 From from 10 s minimum to 5 min maximum
A Required required part of test
B Optional 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
3 Crack checking (maximum duration 5 min)
4 120 kN/min maximum
5 From 10 s minimum to 5 min maximum
A Required part of test
B Optional part of test
Key
1 load
2 time
3 crack checking (maximum duration 5 min)
5 from 10 s minimum to 5 min maximum
A required part of test
B optional part of test
Figure 4 — Static test procedure at the rail seat section for negative design approval test
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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.
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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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Figure 6 — Dynamic test procedure at the rail seat section
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Key
1 Load
2 Time
1 load
2 time
Figure 7 — Dynamic load application for dynamic test
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4.3 Acceptance criteria
4.3.1 General
The tests shall be managed according to the rules of EN 13230-1:2009.2016. The crack width shall be
measured following the rules of EN 13230-1:2009, sub-clause2016, 7.2.
4.3.2 Static test
The coefficients k1s and k2s are defined in EN 13230-1:2016, 4.4.2.

The acceptance criterioncriteria 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 criterioncriteria 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
4.3.4 Value of coefficients
The coefficients k1 and k2 are defined in EN 13230-1:2009EN 13230-1:2016, 4.3.1.4.4.2.

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 3three sleepers for the positive bending moment;
2) both rail seat sections on 3three sleepers for the negative bending moment (optional test
carried out at the request of the purchaser).
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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 13230-1:2009EN 13230-1:2016, Table 1 and the
surface finish of the sleeper in accordance with EN 13230-1:2009EN 13230-1:2016, 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 13230-1:2009EN 13230-1:2016 or as required by the purchaser (see EN 13230-1:2009, 4.4.1EN
13230-1:2016, 7.5).
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.
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 13230-1:20092016, 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.
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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 % plastictensile strain, percentage
elongation at fracture) shall be maintained within the following limits:
a) Plastictensile strength (Rm) in MPa: 550 ≤ Rm ≤ 10301 030
b) Relationshiprelationship 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 10002-1EN ISO 6892-1.

c) Brinell hardness (HBW) to be 160 ≤ HBW ≤ 300 when tested according to EN ISO 6506-1.
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.
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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
EN 13230-1:2016, Figure 2), unless approved by the purchaser.
Key
He Distancedistance between bottom surface of the sleeper to stealsteel connecting bar
Figure 8 — Length of the connecting bar
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.
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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.Figure
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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
Key
General tolerances: ± 0,1 mm
a minimum length = bottom width of the concrete sleeper at the rail seat + 20 mm
b 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.
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Key
Material: Elastomer
Static secant stiffness measured between 0,3 MPa and 2 MPa: 1 ≤ C ≤ 4 N/mm3
1a Minimumminimum 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

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Key
i: inclination of rail seat – see EN 13230-1:2009EN 13230-1:2016
1a Minimumminimum 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).
Figure B.2 — Tear at the end
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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 (Figure 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 (Figure 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.
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 tono less than 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.
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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.
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.
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B.7 Surface scaling
Figure B.7 — Surface scaling
Except for the part embedded in concrete scaling mustshall be removed by grinding and the depth
mustshall 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 1).
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European CommunitiesUnion 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.
1)This Directive 2008/57/EC adopted on 17th June 2008 is a recast of the previous Directives 96/48/EC ‘Interoperability of the
trans-European high-speed rail system’ and 2001/16/EC ‘Interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system’ and
revisions thereof by 2004/50/EC ‘Corrigendum to Directive 2004/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29
April 2004 amending Council Directive 96/48/EC on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system and
Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the interoperability of the trans-European
conventional rail system’.
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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
technical specifications of the supplier to operate a factory
4.3 Acceptance quality system
criteria subsystem – Track parameters
– Equivalent conicity – 1.4.5, Environmental
Requirements for controlling This part of the standard EN
protection
equivalent conicity in service – 13230, which defines technical
4.4 Design Minimum values of mean track criteria and control procedures
1.5 Technical
approval tests gauge. for designing and
compatibility.
manufacturing twin block
reinforced sleepers, should be
4.2.5.7.1.
4.5 Routine tests read in conjunction with EN
Description of the infrastructure
13230-1- Part 1 – General
requirements
technical specifications of the
5 - Steel connecting subsystem – Track parameters
bar – Rail inclination – Plain line Annex F of the draft ERA TSI
- Requirements for controlling

4.2.5.8
6 - Design criteria Description of the infrastructure 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
technical specifications of the
subsystem – Track resistance
to applied loads
5.3.3.
Interoperability constituents –
Constituents performances and
specifications – Track sleepers
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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
– 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
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Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard, the Commission Regulation
N° 1299/2014 of 18 November 2014 on the technical specifications for interoperability
relating to the ‘infrastructure’ subsystem of the rail system in the European Union (published
in the Official Journal L 356, 12.12.2014, p.1) and Directive 2008/57/EC
Clause(s)/ sub Corresponding text,

clause(s) of this articles/§/annexes
Chapter/§/annexes of the TSI Comments
European of the Directive
Standard 2008/57/EC
The whole 6.Assessment of conformity of Annex III, Essential According 5.3.3 of
standard is interoperability constituents and EC requirements the TSI track
applicable verification of the subsystems sleepers are
1 General
interoperability
6.1. Interoperability constituents requirements
constituents.
6.1.2.Application of modules 1.1 Safety
According to part 1
6.1.4. EC declaration of conformity for Clauses 1.1.1, 1.1.2, of the standard, the
interoperability constituents 1.1.3 purchaser has to
6.1.4.4.EC declaration of conformity 1.5 Technical define the L1
for track sleepers compatibility dimension in order
to ensure the
6.1.5. Particular assessment required track gauge.
procedures for interoperability
constituents Assessment of the
sleeper is based on
6.1.5.2.Assessment of sleepers L1 dimension.
Appendix A – Assessment of
Table 36: Assessment of
interoperability constituents for the
EC declaration of conformity – 5.3.3
Track sleepers
WARNING 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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Bibliography
[1] EN ISO 9001, Quality management systems - Requirements (ISO 9001:2008ISO 9001)
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Concrete sleepers and bearers
Part 3: Twin-block reinforced sleepers
BS EN 13230-3:2016 BRITISH STANDARD
National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 13230-3:2016.
It supersedes BS EN 13230-3:2009 which is withdrawn.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical
Committee RAE/2, Railway Applications - Track.
A list of organizations represented on this committee can be
obtained on request to its secretary.
This publication does not purport to include all the necessary
provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct
application.
© The British Standards Institution 2016. Published by BSI Standards
Limited 2016
ISBN 978 0 580 84807 0
ICS 91.100.30; 93.100
Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from
legal obligations.
This British Standard was published under the authority of the
Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 31 May 2016.
Amendments issued since publication
Date Text affected
BS EN 13230-3:2016
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 13230-3

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM May 2016
ICS 91.100.30; 93.100 Supersedes EN 13230-3:2009
English Version
Railway applications - Track - Concrete sleepers and

bearers - Part 3: Twin-block reinforced sleepers
Applications ferroviaires - Voie - Traverses et supports Bahnanwendungen - Oberbau - Gleis- und
en béton - Partie 3 : Traverses biblocs en béton armé Weichenschwellen aus Beton - Teil 3: Bewehrte
Zweiblockschwellen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 4 March 2016.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC 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
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
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Contents Page
European foreword....................................................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................................... 6
2 Normative references .................................................................................................................................... 6
3 Terms, definitions and symbols ................................................................................................................. 6
3.1 Terms and definitions ................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................... 7
4 Product testing ................................................................................................................................................. 8
4.1 Test arrangements.......................................................................................................................................... 8
4.1.1 General ................................................................................................................................................................ 8
4.1.2 Rail seat section ............................................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Test procedures ............................................................................................................................................ 10
4.2.1 Test loads ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
4.2.2 Static test ......................................................................................................................................................... 10
4.2.3 Dynamic test .................................................................................................................................................. 13
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 .......................................................................................................... 17
6.3 Position of the connecting bar ................................................................................................................. 17
7 Manufacturing ............................................................................................................................................... 18
7.1 Manufacturing rules .................................................................................................................................... 18
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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
B.1 Superficial burn............................................................................................................................................. 22
B.2 Tear at the end ............................................................................................................................................... 23
B.3 Cut that is not sharp ..................................................................................................................................... 23
B.4 Surface defect ................................................................................................................................................. 24
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 ................................................................................................................................................................. 28
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European foreword
This document (EN 13230-3:2016) 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 November 2016, and conflicting national standards
shall be withdrawn at the latest by November 2016.
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 EU Directive 2008/57/EC.
For relationship with EU Directive 2008/57/EC, see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of
this document.
This European Standard is one of the EN 13230 series “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
— Part 6: Design
There is a change in the wording of the documents of EN 13230 (series) “design bending moment” is
replaced by “characteristic bending moment” and “test bending moment”.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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This part of the EN 13230 series defines the specific requirements dedicated to twin-block reinforced
sleepers.
These are additional requirements to EN 13230-1:2016 that 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 the EN 13230 series defines technical criteria and control procedures for manufacturing
and testing twin-block reinforced concrete sleepers.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 206, Concrete - Specification, performance, production and conformity
EN 13230-1:2016, Railway applications – Track – Concrete sleepers and bearers – Part 1: General
requirements
prEN 13230-6:2015, Railway applications – Track – Concrete sleepers and bearers – Part 6: Design
EN ISO 6506-1, Metallic materials - Brinell hardness test - Part 1: Test method (ISO 6506-1)
EN ISO 6892-1, Metallic materials - Tensile testing - Part 1: Method of test at room temperature (ISO
6892-1)
3 Terms, definitions and symbols
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 13230-1:2016 and the
following apply.
3.1.1
steel connecting bar
steel profile which connects reinforced concrete blocks
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3.2 Symbols
For the purposes of this document, the symbols listed in Table 1 apply.
Table 1 — Symbols
Symbol Description Unit

Fr0 Positive initial reference test load for the rail seat section kN
Fr0n Negative initial reference test load at rail seat section kN
Frr Positive test load which produces first crack formation at the bottom of the rail kN
seat section
Frrn Negative test load which produces first crack formation at the top of rail seat kN
Fr0,05n Maximum test load for which a crack width of 0,05 mm at the top of rail seat kN
section persists after removal of the load
FrB Maximum positive test load at the rail seat section which cannot be increased kN
FrBn Maximum negative test load on the top of rail seat section which cannot be kN
increased
Fru Lower test load for the rail seat section dynamic test; Fru = 50 kN kN
Lp Design distance between the centre line of the rail seat to the edge of the sleeper m
at the bottom
Lr Design distance between the articulated support centre lines for the test m
arrangement at the rail seat section
Mk,r,pos Positive characteristic bending moment at rail seat, (see prEN 13230–6:2015) 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 -
he Distance between bottom surface of the sleeper to steel connecting bar m
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4 Product testing
4.1 Test arrangements
4.1.1 General
This section defines the testing regime and rules for acceptance of twin-block concrete sleepers.
The layouts of the test arrangements for the rail seat section tests are defined in this section.
4.1.2 Rail seat section
The arrangement for the rail seat positive load test is shown in Figure 1.
Steel connecting bar can be cut for tests.
The position of articulated supports (Lr) is defined in Table 2.
The load Fr is applied perpendicularly to the base of the sleeper.
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)
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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.
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
0,400 ≤ Lp < 0,449 0,5

0,6
Lp ≥ 0,450
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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 Formula (1):
4 − k,r,pos
Fr0 = in kN Fr0n = ½· Fr0 (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 Mk,r,pos 10 Mk,r,pos 8 Mk,r,pos

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
4 120 kN/minute maximum
Figure 3 — Static test procedure at the rail seat section for positive design approval test
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Key
1 load
2 time
Figure 4 — Static test procedure at the rail seat section for negative design approval test
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Key
1 load
2 time
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.
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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.
Key
1 load
2 time
3 5 000 load cycles
4 maximum examination time 5 min
5 frequency (f) between 2 Hz and 10 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 13230-1:2016. The crack width shall be
measured following the rules of EN 13230-1:2016, 7.2.
4.3.2 Static test
The coefficients k1s and k2s are defined in EN 13230-1:2016, 4.4.2.

The acceptance criteria 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 criteria 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 13230-1:2016, 4.4.2.

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 three sleepers for the positive bending moment;
2) both rail seat sections on three 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.

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 13230-1:2016, Table 1 and the surface finish of the
sleeper in accordance with EN 13230-1:2016, 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 13230-1:2016 or as required by the purchaser (see EN 13230-1:2016, 7.5).
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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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 13230-1:2016, 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 % tensile strain, percentage elongation at
fracture) shall be maintained within the following limits:
a) tensile strength (Rm) in MPa: 550 ≤ Rm ≤ 1 030
b) 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 ISO 6892-1.

c) 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 13230-1:2016, Figure 2),
unless approved by the purchaser.
Key
he distance between bottom surface of the sleeper to steel connecting bar
Figure 8 — Length of the connecting bar
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.
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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

Dimensions in millimetres
Key
b high pressure lubricant
Figure A.1 — Articulated support
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A.2 Resilient pad

Key
Material: Elastomer
Static secant stiffness measured between 0,3 MPa and 2 MPa: 1 ≤ C ≤ 4 N/mm3
Figure A.2 — Resilient pad
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A.3 Tapered packing

Key
i: inclination of rail seat – see EN 13230-1:2016
a 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.
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B.2 Tear at the end

Tear at the end occurs during shearing (incorrect entry, loose or worn shear blades).
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 (Figure 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 (Figure B.2).
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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.
Figure B.4 — Surface defect
The surface defect is accepted if it appears only on the external faces of the bar and if dimension E is no
less than 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 shall be removed by grinding and the depth shall 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 1).
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union 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 Infrastructure 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.
1)This Directive 2008/57/EC adopted on 17th June 2008 is a recast of the previous Directives 96/48/EC ‘Interoperability of the
trans-European high-speed rail system’ and 2001/16/EC ‘Interoperability of the trans-European conventional rail system’ and
revisions thereof by 2004/50/EC ‘Corrigendum to Directive 2004/50/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 29
April 2004 amending Council Directive 96/48/EC on the interoperability of the trans-European high-speed rail system and
Directive 2001/16/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the interoperability of the trans-European
conventional rail system’.
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Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard, the Commission Regulation
N° 1299/2014 of 18 November 2014 on the technical specifications for interoperability relating
to the ‘infrastructure’ subsystem of the rail system in the European Union (published in the
Official Journal L 356, 12.12.2014, p.1) and Directive 2008/57/EC
Clause(s)/ sub Corresponding text,

clause(s) of this articles/§/annexes
Chapter/§/annexes of the TSI Comments
European of the Directive
Standard 2008/57/EC
The whole 6.Assessment of conformity of Annex III, Essential According 5.3.3 of
standard is interoperability constituents and EC requirements the TSI track
applicable verification of the subsystems sleepers are
1 General
interoperability
6.1.Interoperability constituents requirements
constituents.
6.1.2.Application of modules 1.1 Safety
According to part 1
6.1.4.EC declaration of conformity for Clauses 1.1.1, 1.1.2, of the standard, the
interoperability constituents 1.1.3 purchaser has to
6.1.4.4.EC declaration of conformity 1.5 Technical define the L1
for track sleepers compatibility dimension in order
to ensure the
6.1.5.Particular assessment required track gauge.
procedures for interoperability
constituents Assessment of the
sleeper is based on
6.1.5.2.Assessment of sleepers L1 dimension.
Appendix A – Assessment of
Table 36: Assessment of
interoperability constituents for the
EC declaration of conformity – 5.3.3
Track sleepers
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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Bibliography
[1] EN ISO 9001, Quality management systems - Requirements (ISO 9001)
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BS EN 13230-3:2016 — Tracked Changes

Railway applications — Track — Concrete

IMPORTANT — PLEASE NOTE

Text example 1 — indicates added text (in green)

About Tracked Changes

The original version of BS EN 13230-3:2016, appended at the end of this

© The British Standards Institution 2020

Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication

© BSI 2009The British Standa rds Instituti on 2016.

ISBN 978 0 580 58985 0978 0 580 84807 0

ICS 45.080; 91.100.30; 93.10091.100.30; 93.100

Amendm ents/ co rrigenda issued since publicatio n

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 13230-3

ICS 91.100.30; 93.100 Supersedes EN 13230-3:2002EN 13230-3:2009

Railway applications - Track - Concrete sleepers and

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels

European foreword ....................................................................................................................................................................... iv

7.2 Other manufacturing rules ......................................................................................................................................22

This document supersedes EN 13230-3:2009.

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

3 Terms, definitions and symbols

33.1 Terms and definitions

4.1 Test arrangements

The following symbols are used as defined in Table 1:

4.1.2 Rail seat section

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

1 Rigid rigid support

1 Rigid rigid support

Table 2 — Value of Lr in relation to Lp

Lp < 0,349 0,3

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

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

The coefficients k1s and k2s are defined in EN 13230-1:2016, 4.4.2.

— Fr0,05n > 0,5 × k1s × Fr0

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

4.3.3 Dynamic test

4.3.4 Value of coefficients

The coefficients k1 and k2 are defined in EN 13230-1:2009EN 13230-1:2016, 4.3.1.4.4.2.

1) both rail seat sections on three sleepers.

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

4.5.2 Static rail seat positive load test

The tests shall be carried out according to EN 13230-1:20092016, 7.4.

5 Steel connecting bar