DIN EN 17282:2018-09

This European Standard is applicable to under ballast mats used in ballasted track and defines the test procedures and their evaluation criteria.This standard provides particular information in the following areas:- test methods, test arrangements and evaluation criteria of under ballast mat,- data supplied by the purchaser and by the supplier,- definition of general process of design approval tests,- definition of routine tests.This standard defines the specific test procedures for under ballast mat:- stiffness tests,- fatigue tests,- number of tests for severe environmental condition.This standard also sets out procedures for testing fitness for purpose and provides information on quality monitoring as part of quality assurance procedures. This standard does not, however, contain requirements pertaining to the functions of under ballast mats. It is the responsibility of the purchaser to define these requirements and to choose the optional tests.