This Part of this European Standard specifies laboratory test procedures for measuring the clamping force exerted by the fastening system on the foot of a rail. It is applicable to systems with and without baseplates on all types of sleepers, bearers and elements of slab track.
These test procedures apply to a complete fastening assembly.
A reference procedure and an alternative procedure are included.
BS EN 13146-7:2002 history
1970BS EN 13146-7:2019 Railway applications. Track. Test methods for fastening systems. Determination of clamping force and uplift stiffness
2012BS EN 13146-7:2012 Railway applications. Track. Test methods for fastening systems. Determination of clamping force
2002BS EN 13146-7:2002 Railway applications - Track - Test methods for fastening systems - Determination of clamping force