The purpose of the test reported herein was to assess the performance of a luminaire pole mounted behind a single slope traffic rail according to the safety-performance evaluation guidelines included … [Read more...] about MASH Testing of Luminaire Pole Behind Single Slope Traffic Rail
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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
Six State DOTs Receive FHWA Workforce Training Grants
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently awarded $4.2 million in grants to 16 programs nationwide under its Highway Construction Training Program, funded through the Infrastructure … [Read more...] about Six State DOTs Receive FHWA Workforce Training Grants
Detour Solution Minimizes Work Zone Impact During Major Highway Construction in New Jersey
During the widening of I-295 and Route 42 in Camden, New Jersey, the replacement of a bridge was essential to accommodate increased traffic and maintain critical utility services. A 450-foot Acrow … [Read more...] about Detour Solution Minimizes Work Zone Impact During Major Highway Construction in New Jersey
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