BS EN 13775-1:2003 – Railway applications — Measuring of new and modified freight wagons — Part 1: Measuring principles

1 Scope
This European Standard specifies requirements for measuring freight wagons and bogies. This ensures that the measuring methods are applied in accordance with uniform criteria. It applies to new and modified freight wagons and bogies.
Provisions going beyond the scope of these requirements ought to be agreed upon by the contracting parties involved. The measuring methods relate to the whole or parts of the underframes with or without add-ons if the geometrical structure does not permit anything else. Where appropriate, other measuring methods not specified here are necessary and ought to be specified in each individual case. This applies as appropriate to bogies.
2 Normative references
Non Applicable.
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3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the following terms and definitions apply:
3.1
modified freight wagons
modifications which change the original identity of the freight wagon
Note In this case, the sub-assemblies ensuring operational safety ought to be measured in accordance with this series in addition to the components changed by the modification.
3.2
modified bogies
modifications which change the original identity of the bogie
NOTE In this case, the sub-assemblies ensuring operational safety ought to be measured in accordance with this series in addition to the components changed by the modification.
3.3
finished product
product in a finished state in which it leaves the supplier
NOTE A product can be a sub-assembly (e.g. underframe bolster), a rough structure (underframe or body) or a finished vehicle.
3.4
substantial modification
modification that changes the original purpose and/or structural shape of the freight wagon, bogie or parts of it
NOTE Substantial modifications can have new inspection and approval methods as a consequence.
3.5
original identity
description of the purpose and structural shape of the freight wagon or bogie in the original inspection or approval records
3.6
component
a clearly definable product that is regarded as inseparable for a specific planning or controlling purpose and/or that cannot be disassembled without destroying it 4 Requirements
4.1 General
Every new or modified freight wagon or bogie shall be measured in accordance with this series.
The limit deviations apply to the finished products in each case.
Deviations from this European Standard are permitted as long as they do not include any dimension that represents a hazard to operation. However, they shall be agreed with the relevant contracting party and inspection agency.
BS EN 13775-1:2003 – Railway applications — Measuring of new and modified freight wagons — Part 1: Measuring principles