When the Railing Carries the Bridge
jose2026-09-01T14:38:59+00:00Two Swiss footbridges show what stainless steel mesh railing can do when engineered as a load-bearing element, not just fall protection.
Two Swiss footbridges show what stainless steel mesh railing can do when engineered as a load-bearing element, not just fall protection.
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Safety That Earns Its Place The best safety systems on high-design projects share a common trait: they solve the engineering problem without creating a visual one. At the Passerelle A9, Webnet does exactly that — a compliant, load-rated fall protection system that integrates into the bridge's architecture rather than sitting on top of it. If you're working on a bridge, overpass, or elevated structure where standard guardrail systems feel too heavy, Jakob's team can work through the options with you.
Jakob's 600 linear feet of Inviss-C frames with Webnet mesh provide transparent, maintenance-free coastal protection for Seattle's rebuilt Pier 58 Waterfront Park.
Jakob's 600 linear feet of Inviss-C frames with Webnet mesh provide transparent, maintenance-free coastal protection for Seattle's rebuilt Pier 58 Waterfront Park.