Analyzing the structural integrity and performance of the safety railings(guardrail) system on the Nalaikh-Ulaanbaatar road
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2024-05-10
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German Mongolian Institute for Resouce and Technology
Abstract
Road traffic accidents along the Nalaikh-Ulaanbaatar road have raised significant concerns about the safety measures in place, particularly the effectiveness of the safety railings.
This thesis explores the structural integrity and performance of these railings with an aim to enhance road safety and mitigate accident severity. Through a combination of field assessments, consultations with local authorities and road safety experts, and a thorough literature review on global safety railing standards, this research evaluates the current railings' condition and their compliance with safety norms. The findings indicate that while the railings meet certain Mongolian national standards, they are inadequate in terms of reducing the impacts of road accidents due to deficiencies in design, maintenance, and material resilience.
Consequently, this study proposes a set of improvements, incorporating advanced international practices in safety railing design and stricter maintenance schedules. These enhancements are intended to provide robust support in preventing vehicles from veering off the road, ultimately leading to a safer commuting experience along this vital artery.
The recommendations put forth by this thesis are expected to contribute significantly to the national discourse on road safety improvements and set a precedent for future infrastructure projects in Mongolia.