AS 2294.2-1997

1 - AS 2294.2-1997 EARTH-MOVING MACHINERY-PROTECTIVE STRUCTURES - LABORATORY TESTS AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ROLL-OVER .....
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
7 - 1 Scope
7 - 2 Normative references
7 - 3 Definitions
7 - 3.1 wheeled industrial tractor:
7 - 3.2 roll-over protective structure (ROPS):
8 - 3.3 machine frame:
8 - 3.4 rollbar ROPS:
8 - 3.5 bedplate:
8 - 3.6 deflection-limiting volume (DLV):
8 - 3.7 representative specimen:
8 - 3.8 load distribution device:
8 - 3.9 load application point:
8 - 3.10 deflection of ROPS:
8 - 3.11 falling-object protective structure (FOPS):
8 - 3.12 simulated ground plane (SGP):
8 - 3.12.1 lateral simulated ground plane (LSGP):
8 - 3.12.2 vertical simulated ground plane (VSGP):
8 - 4 Symbols
13 - 5 Test method and facilities
13 - 5.1 General
13 - 5.2 Instrumentation
13 - 5.3 Test facilities
15 - 5.4 ROPS/machine frame assembly and attachment to bedplate
21 - 6 Test loading procedure
21 - 6.1 General
21 - 6.2 Lateral loading
22 - 6.3 Vertical loading
22 - 6.4 Longitudinal loading
23 - 7 Temperature and material criteria
24 - 8 Acceptance criteria
25 - 9 Labelling of ROPS
25 - 9.1 Label specifications
25 - 9.2 Label content
25 - 10 Reporting results
26 - Annex A - ROPS test report for ISO 3471
26 - A.1 Identification
26 - A.2 Information supplied by manufacturer
26 - A.3 Criteria
26 - A.4 Test results
27 - A.5 Attestation statement

Specifies the means of evaluating the load-carrying characteristics of roll-over protective structures (ROPS) under static loading and prescribes performance requirements for a representative specimen under such loading. It is to be read in conjunction with AS 2294.1 and AS 2294.4. This Standard is identical with and has been reproduced from ISO 3471:1994.

This International Standard establishes a consistent and reproducible means of evaluating the load-carrying characteristics of Roll-Over Protective Structures (ROPS) under static loading, and prescribes performance requirements for a representative specimen under such loading.It applies to the following seated design operator-controlled machines as defined in ISO 6165:- crawler tractors and loaders; - graders; - wheeled loaders and wheeled tractors and their modified versions used for rolling or compacting, dozer-equipped wheeled tractors, skid-steer loaders and backhoe loaders;- wheeled industrial tractors; - the tractor portion (prime mover), of tractor scrapers, water wagons, articulated steer dumpers, bottom-dump wagons, side-dump wagons, rear-dump wagons and towed fifth-wheel attachments;- rollers and compactors;- rigid frame dumpers.

First published as part of AS 2294-1979.
Second edition 1990.
Revised and redesignated in part as AS 2294.2-1997.