What is BS EN 13230-3 - Twin-block reinforced sleepers about ?
BS EN 13230-3 is the third part of the EN 13230 series defines technical criteria and control procedures for manufacturing and testing twin-block reinforced concrete sleepers.
BS EN 13230-3 specifies the test arrangements and the test procedures to implement and also the corresponding acceptance criteria just as the design approval tests.
BS EN 13230-3 specifies the steel connecting bar characteristics and the design criteria for incorporating the steel connecting bar within the twin-block reinforced sleepers.
Who is BS EN 13230-3 - Twin-block reinforced sleepers for ?
BS EN 13230-3 on the twin-block reinforced sleepers is useful for:
- Mobile laying machines operators
- Railway management authorities
- Infrastructure managers
- Site supervisors
- Inspection and testing department in railways 
- Railway engineers
- Railway industry
Why should you use BS EN 13230-3 - Twin-block reinforced sleepers ?
Twin block sleepers consist of two blocks of reinforced concrete to support the rail and containing the fastening system, held to the correct gauge by a steel cross bar. They are generally made with a dry low workability concrete. BS EN 13230-3 has been designed for production of high-quality concrete twin-block sleepers. BS EN 13230-3 enables the company to offer an attractive concept for users who want mobility, simplicity, and reliability.
BS EN 13230-3 specifies manufacturing and testing twin-block reinforced concrete sleepers that have been optimized to reduce the production cost, which includes equipment, raw materials, and labour. BS EN 13230-3 provides assurance of the capability of twin-block reinforced concrete sleepers to resist repetitive loading and provide sufficient durability.
