scope:

This standard: - defines the forces and moments to be taken into account with reference to masses, traction and breaking conditions; - gives the stress calculation method for axles with outside axle-journals; - specifies the maximum permissible stresses to be assumed in calculations, for steel grade EA 1N defined in prEN 13261:1998; - describes how to obtain the maximum permissible stresses for other steel grades; - determines the diameters for the various sections of the axle. The preferred shapes and transitions are identified to ensure adequate service performance.