AS 1085.13-2002 (R2013)

Abstract

Specifies requirements for steel spring spikes used to secure sleeper plates to timber sleepers.

RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee CE-002 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 13 September 2013.
The following are represented on Technical Committee CE-002:

Australasian Railway Association
Australian Industry Group
Monash University
Rail Track Association Australia
Railway Technical Society of Australasia
Rail Industry Safety and Standards Board
The Permanent Way Institution

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for steel spring fastening spikes (hereinafter referred to as ‘spikes’) for use with sleeper plates manufactured in accordance with AS 1085.3 on timber sleepers.
NOTES:
1 Failure of these spikes in tracks can remain hidden for some time as the spike can break below the level of the sleeper plate.
2 Purchasing guidelines are given in Appendix A.
3 Means of demonstrating compliance with this Standard are given in Appendix B.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmation Notice 10-10-2013
Pages
ISBN
Committee	CE-002
Supersedes	DR 02109 CP AS 1085.13-1998 DR 02103-02109 CP