Struck-by accidents are the foremost cause of fatalities at highway construction sites. Traditional visual and auditory alerts often fall short in addressing this issue due to the noisy and dynamic … [Read more...] about Performance of Different Vibrotactile Warning Strategies for Struck-By Hazards in Highway Construction Work Zones
Assessing Injury Risk Factors Among Construction Workers in Highway Work Zones
Construction workers in highway work zones frequently encounter considerable injury risks. Numerous hazards, including heavy equipment, vehicular traffic, and challenging environmental conditions, … [Read more...] about Assessing Injury Risk Factors Among Construction Workers in Highway Work Zones
Safety Analysis of Construction Work Zone Activities Using Convolutional Neural Network and BiLSTM
This study thoroughly explores the safety implications of construction activities on road safety, utilizing a robust data set of 1,500 daily progress reports from 2018 to 2020. We systematically … [Read more...] about Safety Analysis of Construction Work Zone Activities Using Convolutional Neural Network and BiLSTM
Integrated Framework for Reliable Work Zone Crash Classification: Combining Data Validation, Machine Learning Ensembles, and Natural Language Methods
This paper presents a comprehensive, publication-ready investigation into the problem of reliable work zone crash classification and risk prediction using an integrated pipeline that emphasizes … [Read more...] about Integrated Framework for Reliable Work Zone Crash Classification: Combining Data Validation, Machine Learning Ensembles, and Natural Language Methods
Bilevel Optimization of Detour Signage Placement Under Road Closures
Road closures resulting from construction activities significantly disrupt traffic flow and often divert heavy truck traffic onto alternative routes. These detours, if not properly planned, can funnel … [Read more...] about Bilevel Optimization of Detour Signage Placement Under Road Closures
Study on the Reasonable Spacing Between Adjacent Work Zones in the Same Lane of Mountainous Two-Lane Highways
In China, mountainous two-lane highways account for 10% of the total mileage and often serve as the only access to the smallest administrative units within a region. During major and medium … [Read more...] about Study on the Reasonable Spacing Between Adjacent Work Zones in the Same Lane of Mountainous Two-Lane Highways