ISO/TS 18973

Railway infrastructure — Rail fastening systems — Two directional test method for resistance to repeated loading ISO/TS 18973

General information

60.00 Standard under publication   Jan 22, 2025

ISO

ISO/TC 269/SC 1 Infrastructure

Technical Specification

45.080   Rails and railway components

Scope

This document describes a test procedure for applying out-of-phase load cycles which generate forces in two directions, representative of those caused by traffic on railway track, taking into account the effect of two consecutive axles of passing railway vehicles. The document applies to surface mounted rail on sleepers, bearers and slab track. The test procedure applies to a complete fastening assembly.

Life cycle

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ISO/TS 18973
60.00 Standard under publication
Jan 22, 2025