21/30435961 DC

This standard 21/30435961 DC BS EN 17149-1. Railway applications. Strength assessment of railway vehicle structures is classified in these ICS categories:

• 45.060.01 Railway rolling stock in general

This document describes the basic terms and definitions as well as general procedures for strength assessment of rail vehicle structures that are manufactured, operated and maintained according to standards valid for rail system applications.

The assessment procedure is restricted to ferrous materials and aluminium.

This document does not define design load cases.

This document is not applicable for corrosive conditions or elevated temperature operation in the creep range.

This document is applicable to all kinds of rail vehicles.