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Term of the Road Dictionary

pedestrian parapet

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / English
  • Theme : Structures Bridges
  • Definition : Pedestrian or other user (equestrian, cyclist, etc.) or animal restraint system along a bridge or on top of a retaining wall or similar structure and not intended to act as a road vehicle restraint system [EN 1991-2/PIARC].

Geländer

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / German
  • Theme : Kunstbauten (syn. Ingenieurbauwerke DE; syn.Ingenierubau AT) Brücken
  • Definition : Rückhaltesystem für Fußgänger oder andere Nutzer (Reiter, Radfahrer etc.) oder Tiere am Rand einer Brücke oder auf einer Stützmauer oder einer vergleichbaren Konstruktion, die nicht als Rückhaltesystem für Straßenfahrzeuge wirkt.
  • Synonyms : Fußgängergeländer

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