Guidelines for Design Acrylic Guardrail in Thailand

Abstract

The study of acrylic railing designs in Thailand is related to this subject. The objectives of this study are as follows: To provide a standard for the design of acrylic railing materials. To compare in with international standards and local standard such as DPT1311-50. To Identify the behaviors that the acrylics guardrail material when subjected to force. The researchers will divide up the various regions of Thailand into groups based on the average reference wind speed. Finally, using SJ-MEPLA software to evaluate the results with the finite element method to integrate those wind loads into consideration. Give the railing some design direction. The study's findings may be summed up as follows: if acrylic railings are being installed at heights between 6 and 40 meters. In all conditions, the installer can securely plan the installation of acrylic railings with a 10-millimeter thickness. Nevertheless, guardrails with a thickness of more than 10 mm must be installed if the height is greater than 40 to 80 meters.