NEN EN 13232-3 : 2003 + A1 2011
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RAILWAY APPLICATIONS - TRACK - SWITCHES AND CROSSINGS - PART 3: REQUIREMENTS FOR WHEEL/RAIL INTERACTION
01-12-2013
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Introduction
3.1 General
3.2 Wheel and track dimensions
3.3 Wheel profiles
3.4 Wheelsets
3.5 Rail and track
3.6 Tolerances and wear
3.7 Contact zone
3.7.1 Contact profile
3.7.2 Contact danger zone
3.7.3 Flangeway depth
4 Guidance principles
4.1 Guard and check Rails
4.2 Wheelset guidance
4.2.1 Angle of attack
4.2.2 Flangeway
4.2.3 Gauge widening
4.2.4 Check rail and common crossing nose
4.2.5 Obtuse Crossings
4.3 Transitional guidance
4.4 Entry flares
5 Wheel load transfer
5.1 Sufficiency of bearing area
5.2 Transfer surfaces
5.3 Method of assessment
6 Insufficient wheel support or guidance
6.1 Common crossings
6.2 Obtuse crossings
6.3 Movable crossings
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