EN 40-3-3:2003
(Main)Lighting columns - Part 3-3: Design and verification - Verification by calculation
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies the requirements for the verification of the design of lighting columns by calculation. It applies to post top columns not exceeding 20 m height for post top lanterns and to lighting columns with brackets not exceeding 18 m height for side entry lanterns.
The calculations used in this standard are based on limit state principles, where the effects of factored loads are compared with the relevant resistance of the structure. Two limit states are considered:
a) the ultimate limit state, which corresponds to the load-carrying capacity of the lighting column;
b) the serviceability limit state, which relates to the deflection of the lighting column in service.
NOTE In following this approach, simplifications appropriate to lighting columns have been adopted, These are:
1) the calculations are applicable to circular and regular octagonal cross-sections;
2) the number of separate partial safety factors have been reduced to a minimum;
3) serviceability partial safety factors have a value equal to unity.
The requirements for lighting columns made from materials other than concrete, steel, aluminium or fibre reinforced polymer composite (for example wood, plastic and cast iron) are not specifically covered in this standard.
This standard includes performance requirements for horizontal loads due to wind. Passive safety and the behaviour of a lighting column under the impact of a vehicle are not included, this group of lighting columns will have additional requirements (see prEN 40-2).
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 24-Jun-2003
- Withdrawal Date
- 19-Feb-2013
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 50 - Lighting columns and spigots
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 50 - Lighting columns and spigots
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 20-Feb-2013
- Completion Date
- 20-Feb-2013
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Replaced By
EN 40-3-3:2013 - Lighting columns - Part 3-3: Design and verification - Verification by calculation - Effective Date
- 26-Nov-2011
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN 40-3-2:2000 - Lighting columns - Part 3-2: Design and verification - Verification by testing - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN 13262:2004+A2:2011 - Railway applications - Wheelsets and bogies - Wheels - Product requirements - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN 13261:2009+A1:2010 - Railway applications - Wheelsets and bogies - Axles - Product requirements - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Referred By
EN 13298:2003 - Railway applications - Suspension components - Helical suspension springs, steel - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 40-3-3:2003 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Lighting columns - Part 3-3: Design and verification - Verification by calculation". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements for the verification of the design of lighting columns by calculation. It applies to post top columns not exceeding 20 m height for post top lanterns and to lighting columns with brackets not exceeding 18 m height for side entry lanterns. The calculations used in this standard are based on limit state principles, where the effects of factored loads are compared with the relevant resistance of the structure. Two limit states are considered: a) the ultimate limit state, which corresponds to the load-carrying capacity of the lighting column; b) the serviceability limit state, which relates to the deflection of the lighting column in service. NOTE In following this approach, simplifications appropriate to lighting columns have been adopted, These are: 1) the calculations are applicable to circular and regular octagonal cross-sections; 2) the number of separate partial safety factors have been reduced to a minimum; 3) serviceability partial safety factors have a value equal to unity. The requirements for lighting columns made from materials other than concrete, steel, aluminium or fibre reinforced polymer composite (for example wood, plastic and cast iron) are not specifically covered in this standard. This standard includes performance requirements for horizontal loads due to wind. Passive safety and the behaviour of a lighting column under the impact of a vehicle are not included, this group of lighting columns will have additional requirements (see prEN 40-2).
This European Standard specifies the requirements for the verification of the design of lighting columns by calculation. It applies to post top columns not exceeding 20 m height for post top lanterns and to lighting columns with brackets not exceeding 18 m height for side entry lanterns. The calculations used in this standard are based on limit state principles, where the effects of factored loads are compared with the relevant resistance of the structure. Two limit states are considered: a) the ultimate limit state, which corresponds to the load-carrying capacity of the lighting column; b) the serviceability limit state, which relates to the deflection of the lighting column in service. NOTE In following this approach, simplifications appropriate to lighting columns have been adopted, These are: 1) the calculations are applicable to circular and regular octagonal cross-sections; 2) the number of separate partial safety factors have been reduced to a minimum; 3) serviceability partial safety factors have a value equal to unity. The requirements for lighting columns made from materials other than concrete, steel, aluminium or fibre reinforced polymer composite (for example wood, plastic and cast iron) are not specifically covered in this standard. This standard includes performance requirements for horizontal loads due to wind. Passive safety and the behaviour of a lighting column under the impact of a vehicle are not included, this group of lighting columns will have additional requirements (see prEN 40-2).
EN 40-3-3:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 93.080.40 - Street lighting and related equipment. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 40-3-3:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 40-3-3:2013, EN 40-3-1:2013, EN 1993-1-9:2025, EN 40-1:1991, EN 1993-1-1:2022, EN 1993-1-10:2025, EN 1999-1-1:2023, EN 1993-1-8:2024, EN 10254:1999, EN 40-3-2:2000, EN 13262:2004+A2:2011, EN 13261:2009+A1:2010, EN ISO 16120-3:2011, EN ISO 16120-4:2011, EN 13298:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 40-3-3:2003 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/111. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.L]UDþXQRPLichtmaste - Teil 3-3: Bemessung und Nachweis - Rechnerischer NachweisCandélabres d'éclairage public - Partie 3-3 : Conception et vérification - Vérification par calculLighting columns - Part 3-3: Design and verification - Verification by calculation93.080.40Street lighting and related equipment91.160.20Zunanja razsvetljava stavbExterior building lightingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 40-3-3:2003SIST EN 40-3-3:2003en01-september-2003SIST EN 40-3-3:2003SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 40-3-3June 2003ICS 91.160.20English versionLighting columns - Part 3-3: Design and verification - Verificationby calculationCandélabres d'éclairage public - Conception et vérification -Partie 3.3: Vérification par calculLichtmaste - Teil 3-3: Bemessung und Nachweis -Rechnerischer NachweisThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 17 January 2003.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 40-3-3:2003 ESIST EN 40-3-3:2003
Guidance on fatigue requirements for steel lighting columns26Annex B (informative)
Guidance on the use of classes for partial load factor f (see 5.4)and maximum horizontal deflection see (6.5.1)35Bibliography36SIST EN 40-3-3:2003
(/)/RtEfy;2is a factor with a value equal to 5,1y)t/R(fE474,0 but not greater than 1,0;Eis the characteristic modulus of elasticity of the material as specified in 6.3 (in N/mm²);Ris the mean radius of the cross section (see Figure 3) (in mm);tis the wall thickness (see Figure 3) (in mm);mis a partial material factor having the appropriate value given in Table 2;fyis the characteristic strength of the material as specified in 5.3.1 (in N/mm²);Zpis the plastic modulus of the closed regular cross-section (in mm³);SIST EN 40-3-3:2003
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15 %1,15Aluminium:Specified elongation
5 %1,15Specified elongation
5 %1,30Welded joints1,30Bonded joints3,005.6.2.2 Unreinforced openings in regular cross-sectionsFor unreinforced openings in circular cross-sections and regular octagonal cross-sections, the strength ofthe sections shall be calculated from the following equations:a) Bending strength (in Nm)MgZuxpnmfy3310(4)mpyuyZgM3310yf(5)b)Torsional strength (in Nm)TgRtLumf y453310(6)where3is a factor having the value equal to tEtERLfy22007, but not greater than 1:4is a factor having the value equal to tEtERLfy220035, but not greater than 2:5is a factor having the value obtained from the Figure 4 using the appropriate value ofR/L and ;1,2, E, fy andm are as defined in 5.6.2.1;is the half angle of the door opening (see Figure 5) (in degrees);gis a factor having the following values:- circular cross-sections: 1,0;- octagonal cross-sections: (15t/b0)0,6 but not greater than 1,0;SIST EN 40-3-3:2003
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