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3. Restraint systems for road bridges
The restraint systems include :
railings ;
slides ;
barriers.
The main purpose of guardrails is to protect pedestrians. Except in special cases where they are specially reinforced, they are not designed to withstand the accidental impact of a light vehicle (figure 7 ).
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Bridge design and dimensioning are governed by French standards transposing European standards (Eurocodes), and may be supplemented by national standards. In seismic zones, the requirements of current national regulations must be taken into account.
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