There are currently no standard or accepted methods in the construction industry to calculate the probable impact of indirect cost factors on the schedule of highway work zone projects. This paper … [Read more...] about Validation of a Model for Predicting Schedule Changes in Highway Work Zones-Case Studies
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Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Report for Nebraska: Hispanic Carpenter Killed When Struck by Piece of Concrete that Fell From Rigging Device During Hoist in Highway Work Zone
A 51-year-old Hispanic male carpenter was killed when struck by a 2000 pound piece of pre-cast concrete that broke loose and fell while being hoisted above him. The victim was part of a seven-person … [Read more...] about Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Report for Nebraska: Hispanic Carpenter Killed When Struck by Piece of Concrete that Fell From Rigging Device During Hoist in Highway Work Zone
Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Report for Oklahoma: Hispanic Laborer Died After Being Struck by a Vehicle in a Roadway Work Zone
A 23-year-old Hispanic utility contracting company worker died on December 30, 2003 from head injuries he received after being struck by a vehicle in a roadway work zone. He and a co-worker were … [Read more...] about Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Report for Oklahoma: Hispanic Laborer Died After Being Struck by a Vehicle in a Roadway Work Zone
Identification of Traffic Control Devices for Mobile and Short Duration Work Operations
This report documents and summarizes the study "Identification of Traffic Control Devices for Mobile and Short Duration Work Operations" for the New Jersey Department of Transportation. The study was … [Read more...] about Identification of Traffic Control Devices for Mobile and Short Duration Work Operations
Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Report for Oregon: Vehicle Strikes Utility Worker in Short-Duration Work Zone
On Oct. 3, 2003, a 57-year-old utility worker was killed when a vehicle entered his short-duration work zone and struck him. The worker was in the process of locating underground gas lines for … [Read more...] about Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Report for Oregon: Vehicle Strikes Utility Worker in Short-Duration Work Zone
GPS/GIS Inspection and Analysis Tools for Highway Construction
This study investigated the application of modern technologies to highway construction inspection. A pilot roadway construction project was utilized to demonstrate some of the methodologies developed … [Read more...] about GPS/GIS Inspection and Analysis Tools for Highway Construction