POSCO, Joint Development of Safe 'School Zone Pedestrian Vehicle Protection Fence'

Cooperation with Korea Road Facility Safety Industry Association

POSCO announced on the 30th that it has jointly developed the 'School Zone Pedestrian Vehicle Protection Fence' together with the Korea Road Facility Safety Industry Association and about 40 small and medium-sized road facility manufacturers.

The School Zone Pedestrian Vehicle Protection Fence is made with corrosion-resistant PosMAC steel pipes. PosMAC is a high-corrosion-resistant alloy-coated steel sheet alloyed with zinc, magnesium, and aluminum in a ternary system, offering corrosion resistance 5 to 10 times higher than that of conventional hot-dip galvanized steel sheets. Additionally, it significantly improves stability and cost-effectiveness compared to existing products.

Expected appearance of the vehicle protection fence for school zone sidewalks jointly developed by POSCO and the Korea Road Facility Safety Industry Association.
[Photo by POSCO]

The newly developed School Zone Pedestrian Vehicle Protection Fence recently obtained the 'SB1' grade collision test certification from the Korea Transportation Safety Authority. The SB1 grade is awarded when a real vehicle test passes with an 8-ton truck colliding at a speed of 55 km/h at a 15-degree angle.

Most of the existing protection fences installed near protected zones on roads are designed to prevent pedestrians from jaywalking and are not effective in providing protection against vehicle impacts. In response, the government announced this year a plan for the 'Safe School Zone Commute Route Project,' which includes the installation of pedestrian vehicle protection fences at 6,293 elementary schools nationwide.

Oh Do-gil, Head of POSCO Steel Construction Materials Home Appliance Marketing Office, stated, "We will continue to create a new market of mutual growth by fostering a safer road environment through ongoing cooperation with customers."

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