This research paper addresses the critical issue of work-zone safety, specifically focusing on the transition area where one or more lanes are reduced, leading to merging operations. Given the limited … [Read more...] about Work-Zone Safety Analysis: Evaluating Rear-End Crash Risk With Extreme Value Theory
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Innovative Approaches to Enhancing Safety and Efficiency in Work Zones: A Guide
Work zones may present imminent safety hazards for roadway workers as well as passing motorists due to several factors, including driver distraction, changes in traffic patterns, narrowed rights of … [Read more...] about Innovative Approaches to Enhancing Safety and Efficiency in Work Zones: A Guide
Evaluating Crashworthiness of Sign Supports and Breakaway Luminaire Poles: Appendices
Roadside safety features such as luminaire poles and sign supports are evaluated for crashworthiness using the AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) guidelines for crash testing. The … [Read more...] about Evaluating Crashworthiness of Sign Supports and Breakaway Luminaire Poles: Appendices
Guidelines for Evaluating Crashworthiness of Sign Supports and Breakaway Luminaire Poles
State departments of transportation employ numerous variations of luminaire and sign support systems that require evaluations for their crashworthiness. Guidelines for families of devices with similar … [Read more...] about Guidelines for Evaluating Crashworthiness of Sign Supports and Breakaway Luminaire Poles
TRB Webinar: Construction Inspectors Training and Certification
Transportation construction inspectors use expertise in earthwork, structures, and pavement to ensure that construction work meets or exceeds the contract requirements. Development of construction … [Read more...] about TRB Webinar: Construction Inspectors Training and Certification
Mobile Devices as a Tool for Digitalized Project Documentation and Inspection
Consumer-grade mobile devices—including smartphones, tablets, peripheral devices, and Rovers—are increasingly used as innovative tools in construction project delivery, documentation, and inspection. … [Read more...] about Mobile Devices as a Tool for Digitalized Project Documentation and Inspection