Im trying to figure out whether or not I need to design a pedestrian bridge railing for vehicle impact. Its a wooden bridge, 8 feet wide so I know that I need to design it for H5 loading, pedestrians and bicycles. However the only vehicle traffic that will really be on the bridge are maintenance vehicles/golf carts (its located in a cemetary). A combination railing as defined by AASHTO seems like its more for a separation of street/sidewalk applications. Any advice?
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Pedestrian Bridge Railing
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I don't see the need for applying impact. At 8' wide a driver is not going to travel over the bridge at any significant speed.
ONe thought if you're concerned about liability: Look at your state DOT standards and then select a railing that meets TL-2 criteria.
ONe thought if you're concerned about liability: Look at your state DOT standards and then select a railing that meets TL-2 criteria.
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