12.6.7 - Guard rails
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What is the primary purpose of guard rails?
💡 Hint: Think about road safety features.
At what height of embankment are guard rails particularly necessary?
💡 Hint: Remember the critical measurement mentioned.
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What is the primary function of guard rails?
💡 Hint: Think about the purpose of road barriers.
True or False: Guard rails are only useful on straight roads.
💡 Hint: Recall the scenarios where guard rails provide crucial safety.
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You are developing a road design for a mountainous region. Discuss the main factors you would include in the installation of guard rails on a hillside road with various gradients.
💡 Hint: Consider the environmental conditions in the region.
Evaluate how guard rail standards differ between urban and rural settings in terms of design and placement.
💡 Hint: Think about the traffic density and safety regulations in both scenarios.
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