Road restraint systems. Performance classes, impact test acceptance criteria and test methods for safety barriers including vehicle parapets

BS EN 1317-2:2010

British Standards Institution
Road restraint systems. Performance classes, impact test acceptance criteria and test methods for safety barriers including vehicle parapets Download document

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Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

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BS EN

Abstract

Details the requirements for the impact performance of safety barriers including vehicle parapets. It defines performance classes for different containment levels, acceptance criteria for impact tests and test methods. The provisions of this standard apply to systems of which the containment function is the unique purpose of the system. These provisions apply also to systems of which the containment function is an additional purpose of such systems, for example noise barriers and signalling equipment.

History

Supersedes BS EN 1317-2:1998.

ISBN

9780580540264

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Transport facilities
  • Roads

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