This European Standard specifies a laboratory test procedure for determining the electrical resistance, in wet conditions, between the running rails provided by a fastening system fitted to a steel or concrete sleeper, bearer or element of slab track. It is also applicable to embedded rail. This test procedure applies to a complete fastening assembly. It is relevant to signalling currents, not to traction currents. A reference procedure and an alternative procedure are included.
EN 13146-5:2012 Referenced Document
EN 27888 Water quality; determination of electrical conductivity (ISO 7888:1985)
EN 13146-5:2012 history
2012EN 13146-5:2012 Railway applications - Track - Test methods for fastening systems - Part 5: Determination of electrical resistance
2002EN 13146-5:2002 Railway applications Track Test methods for fastening systems Part 5: Determination of electrical resistance