Specifies performance requirements for steel sleepers, covering track compatibility, service life, rail restraint and support, maintenacne, marking and handling. Methods are given for establishing loads and performing design. Appendices include deemed to comply sleeper profiles and tolerances, a number of test methdos, information for purchasers, and guidance on design of special sleepers.RECONFIRMATION NOTICETechnical 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 AssociationAustralian Industry GroupMonash UniversityRail Track Association AustraliaRailway Technical Society of AustralasiaRail Industry Safety and Standards BoardThe Permanent Way Institution