Roadside barriers are used to protect
traffic from roadside obstacles or hazards. They are used with medians, to
prevent vehicles from colliding with hazards within the median.
Road barriers are designed to keep vehicles
within the roadway and prevent vehicles from colliding with dangerous obstacles
such as boulders, sign supports and trees. They are installed at the roadside
to prevent errant vehicles from traversing steep slopes or entering deep water.
While barriers are normally designed to
minimize injury to vehicle occupants, injuries do occur in collisions with
traffic barriers. To make sure they are safe and effective, they undergo
extensive simulated and full scale crash testing before they are approved for
general use.Hence, testing programs are designed to determine the performance
limits of traffic barriers and provide an adequate level of protection to road
users.
What
are they made of?
Polymer road barriers are made from high
quality UV- stabilised polyethylene material which are highly safe in case of
accidents for the vehicle as well as the passengers. The simple moulded system
allows road barriers to be tightly interlocked for extra strength. They are
extremely light in weight and easy to handle without crane thus saving on
loading/unloading cost. It controls the weight by filling water or sand
available in differentcolourslike black,white,red, and yellow. They are
maintenance-free.
Common sites for installation of road
barriers
·
Bridge ends.
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Near steep slopes from roadway
limits.
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At drainage crossings or
culverts where steep or vertical drops are present.
·
Near large signs/illumination
poles or other roadside elements which may pose hazards.
How
important are road barriers?
The road safety barriers are especially
designed to increase safety level on the roads and highways by protecting the
drivers and the vehicles in cases of accidents.
·
Light weight: Plastic barriers
are made of a light weight polyethylene, the lighter design makes these
barriers very portable and a great option for temporary work sites and events.
·
Increased safety on the roads:
Safety road barriers are placed on one side of the road to prevent out of
control vehicles from getting off the road and crashing into road side objects.
·
Low maintenance: Only minimal
maintenance is required for road safety barriers. They are durable and strong
enough to withstand high impacts.
·
Customizable: In addition to
the colourful plastic, these barriers are made to accommodate lights, signage,
and reflectors for added visibility. Custom logos can also be incorporated into
the design during the tooling process.
Polycon Bahrain not just provides road
barriers but also many other products. Visit our website to know more about our services at www.polyconbahrain.com
