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Publication

Portable Traffic Barrier for Work Zones

Author/Presenter: Sicking, Dean L.; Ross, Hayes E., Jr.; Ivey, Don L.; Hirsch, T.J.
Abstract:

A portable, positive construction zone barrier is described. The barrier is suitable for use at sites where work will take as little as several hours. It is constructed from used cars and thrie-beam guardrail. Two full-scale vehicular crash tests of the portable barrier are described that demonstrate its adequacy in terms of impact performance. The barrier can be used in construction zones where conventional positive barriers have been impractical.

Source: Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board
Volume: 942
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Publication Date: 1983
Full Text URL: Link to URL
Publication Types: Books, Reports, Papers, and Research Articles
Topics: Barriers (Roads); Crash Tests; Traffic Control Devices; Work Zones

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