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Hi All I find another problem regarding the modeling of braking force into the computer model. I'm using Australian Standard for Bridge Design AS5100. In Part 2 about design load of braking forces from traffic it is stated that the braking force shall be applied in accordance with the...

Hi all Thanks for your reply. It's been fascinating seeing your arguments. I do agree with "MA_PE" that many trafic barrier is standarize based on crash test not from design calculation. I tried to design some based on Australian Standard which 250 kN impact (how much is that in kips?) and all...

Hi Guys I need help to resolve some problem I have regarding the design of retaining wall combined with traffic barrier. Because the barrier should resist impact load from vehicle, the sliding is a little bit of a problem. I don't really quite sure whether we need to design this combined...