What is PD CEN/TS 13103‑2 about?
PD CEN/TS 13103‑2 is the second part of a multi-series of standards on railway application.
PD CEN/TS 13103‑2 covers the following:
- The forces and moments to be taken into account with reference to masses, traction and braking conditions
- Gives the stress calculation method for axles with inboard axle journals
- Specifies the maximum permissible stresses to be assumed in calculations for steel grade EA1N, EA1T and EA4T
- Describes the method for determination of the maximum permissible stresses for other steel-grades
- Determines the diameters for the various sections of the axle and recommends the preferred shapes and transitions to ensure adequate service performance
The calculation of wheelsets for special applications (e.g. rail-bound construction and maintenance machines) can be made according to PD CEN/TS 13103‑2 only for the load cases of free-rolling and rolling in a train formation.
NOTE: PD CEN/TS 13103‑2 applies only for heavy rail vehicles.
Who is PD CEN/TS 13103‑2 for?
PD CEN/TS 13103‑2 on railway wheelsets and bogies is useful for:
- Railway engineers
- Manufacturers of rail wheelsets and bogies
Why should you use PD CEN/TS 13103‑2?
PD CEN/TS 13103‑2 provides the major phases for the design of an axle and describes the maximum permissible stresses applied on it.
Type of forces and effects of moments are described in PD CEN/TS 13103‑2 as a function of the masses in motion, braking system and traction for rolling stock.
PD CEN/TS 13103‑2 explains the geometric characteristics of the various parts of the axle and the diameter of journals and axle bodies and various seats from the diameter of the axle body or from the journals.
PD CEN/TS 13103‑2 gives you the details on maximum permissible stresses applied on solid and hollow axles of steel grade EA1N, EA1T and EA4T4 for powered and non-powered axles.
Furthermore, PD CEN/TS 13103‑2 help you manufacture railway vehicle axles with the defined designing method to provide a better and safe operation of rail vehicles and ensure high reliability in terms of power/torque and different types of strength.
