Vehicle restraint systems. Development of bridge parapets in the United Kingdom (Obsolescent but remains current)

PD 6634-4:1999

British Standards Institution
Vehicle restraint systems. Development of bridge parapets in the United Kingdom (Obsolescent but remains current) Download document

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Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

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PD

Abstract

Describes the development of bridge parapets in the United Kingdom as a result of theoretical models and impact testing. Bridge parapet designs are described for the containment of vehicles of mass from about 825kg to 30,000kg. Impact tests are described for the lighter vehicles at speeds up to 110km/h (70mph) and for heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs) at up to 80km/h (50mph).

History

Confirmed October 2005. Declared obsolescent but remains current.

ISBN

0580282287

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Transport facilities
  • Bridges
  • Safety fences/barriers
  • Roads
  • Bridge parapets/parapet anchors/cradle anchors

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