Guardrail panels are an indispensable traffic safety facility on the highway, and their importance is self-evident. So, how many components does a guardrail panel have?
First of all, the guardrail board is mainly composed of components such as columns, beams, anti-blocking blocks and brackets. Each of these components serves a different role and is indispensable.
The upright column is the main supporting structure of the guardrail plate, and its function is to support the entire guardrail plate and fix it on the road surface. The material of the column is generally steel, and the surface is galvanized, which has strong anti-corrosion performance.
The beam is a component that connects the column, and its main function is to connect the column into a whole and increase the stability of the guardrail plate. The material of the beam is generally steel plate or channel steel, which also needs to be treated with anti-corrosion.
The anti-blocking block is a component installed between the beam and the column, and its main function is to prevent the vehicle from rolling over or crossing when it hits the guardrail panel. The anti-blocking block is generally made of highly elastic materials such as engineering plastics or rubber, which can effectively absorb the energy of the vehicle when it hits and reduce the injury to the vehicle and occupants.
The bracket is a component installed between the column and the anti-blocking block, and its main function is to fix the anti-blocking block so that it can function better. The material of the bracket is generally steel plate or angle steel, which also needs to be treated with anti-corrosion.
In addition to the above four main components, guardrail panels may also include some auxiliary components such as connecting bolts, washers, anti-glare plates, etc. These components are not required, but their role cannot be ignored.
In conclusion, a guardrail panel is a system of multiple components, each with its own unique role and importance. Only when the individual components work in harmony can the guardrail panels play the best role in traffic safety.