This article discusses ATSSA's Temporary Traffic Control Committee's efforts to comply with NCHRP 350. A brief historical review of this group's actions is included. … [Read more...] about Requirements for Crash Testing of Work Zone Devices (NCHRP 350)
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Recommended Procedures for the Safety Performance Evaluation of Highway Features
Procedures are presented for conducting vehicle-crash tests and in- service evaluation of roadside safety features or appurtenances including (1) longitudinal barriers such as bridge rails, … [Read more...] about Recommended Procedures for the Safety Performance Evaluation of Highway Features
FHWA Ruling on NCHRP-350 May Change Face of Work Zones
This article discusses the effects NCHRP-350 crashworthiness requirements will have on state and local transportation departments, road contractors, and the manufacturers of work zone devices. … [Read more...] about FHWA Ruling on NCHRP-350 May Change Face of Work Zones
Crash Testing and Evaluation of the MGS Barrier System: Final Report
MGS Innovations, Inc. contracted with the Texas Transportation Institute to conduct safety performance evaluation of the MGS barrier system. The MGS barrier system is a transportable concrete median … [Read more...] about Crash Testing and Evaluation of the MGS Barrier System: Final Report
Reusable Truck Mounted Attenuator
This report describes the development, full-scale crash testing of a reusable truck mounted attenuator, Vanderbilt Truck Mounted Attenuator(VTMA). This 100 km/hr impact attenuation device satisfies … [Read more...] about Reusable Truck Mounted Attenuator
Maintenance Free Crash Cushion
This report describes the development and full-scale crash testing of a reusable crash cushion which dissipates kinetic energy through the lateral deformation of a row of nine-high molecular … [Read more...] about Maintenance Free Crash Cushion