what is purpose of guardrails and its effect

There are many different types of road barriers such as safety roller barriers and Highway GuardRails, but each of them differs in their function and the benefits they offer.

Highway GuardRails are one of the most important road safety elements because of their importance in preventing vehicles from falling or colliding and forcing the vehicle to travel in a certain direction to prevent accidents, which is why these barriers have become one of the basics of roads legally and compulsorily

Features of Highway GuardRails

Provides a safety barrier that prevents lift trucks or other vehicles within the plant from travelling into equipment, building walls, or personnel

The main purpose of highway GuardRails is to protect drivers whose vehicles veer off the road,  Some of these features include, 

• As road boundary markers, especially at night due to the possibility of installing reflectors on them.
• Easy to maintain and repair after accidents, depending on its hinged parts.
• Road delineation.
• Collision mitigation. 

Where to find it

We can find Highway GuardRails in different places, Such as:

• roadsides.
• Median Traffic Island.
• Intersection.

1-Double median Highway GuardRails system: 

 you can use at intersections to keep the car on the road and help the driver identify the road with more protection.

2-Double Highway GuardRails system:

They are more visible too on the road and are very important  for large machines

3-Single Highway GuardRails system:

Also called W-beam you can use to create a buffer zone around corners and separate aisles

Crashworthiness

A barrier is considered “crashworthy” if it meets the applicable crash test standards established for this type of road safety device. The guardrail interface and end treatment tests determine if the vehicle is redirected to the roadway.