Investigation of Steel Bridge Coatings Used by Deutsche Bahn - Corrosion Protection - DBS 918084

These tests are used in the field of coating materials for ballast trough coatings on steel bridge decks.

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The protection of steel ballast troughs requires coating systems that can withstand very high mechanical stresses while ensuring corrosion protection for more than 25 years. 

The test criteria for the approval of such coating systems in accordance with Sheet 84, Annex, were previously described in the technical delivery conditions and test specifications of TL/TP-KOR Steel Structures. DB Netz AG has revised the technical delivery and testing conditions for Sheet 84 and incorporated them into a Deutsche Bahn Standard (DBS), which has been in effect since August 1, 2015: DBS 918084  “Technical Delivery Conditions and Technical Testing Regulations for Coating Materials for Ballast Trough Coatings (Sheet 84).”

At Kiwa, we conduct tests for you in accordance with DBS 918084. As a result, you receive a performance certificate from a notified testing body as well as a certificate of conformity based on initial and repeat tests.

During bridge inspection, all system-relevant tests are performed, including corrosion protection testing, ballast trough testing, climate testing, and weathering testing.

Contact us for further details and information regarding the necessary requirements.