A wide variety of traffic controlling devices are used in work zones, some of which are not normally found on the roadside nor in the traveled way outside of the work zones. These devices are used to … [Read more...] about Crash Testing and Analysis of Work Zone Sign Supports
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Evaluation of Plastic Drum Specifications
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) developed a draft specification for plastic drums which outlines the desired properties and characteristics of a plastic drum and specifies certain … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Plastic Drum Specifications
Applications of Recycled Materials in Roadside Safety Devices
This report summarizes the first phase of a three-phase research program intended to evaluate the use of recycled materials in roadside safety devices. Researchers obtained information regarding … [Read more...] about Applications of Recycled Materials in Roadside Safety Devices
Crash Testing and Evaluation of Work Zone Traffic Control Devices
Safety of work zones is a major area of concern since it is not always possible to maintain a level of safety comparable to that of a normal highway not under construction. Proper traffic control is … [Read more...] about Crash Testing and Evaluation of Work Zone Traffic Control Devices
Compliance Testing of an End Treatment for the Low-Profile Concrete Barrier
Full-scale crash testing was completed in this project to assure that a previously developed low-profile end treatment complies with test level 2 criteria for terminals and redirective crash cushions … [Read more...] about Compliance Testing of an End Treatment for the Low-Profile Concrete Barrier
Deflection Limits for Temporary Concrete Barriers
Whenever a traffic control plan is developed that utilizes temporary barriers, it is important to define acceptable barrier deflection criteria. However, the acceptable deflection criteria can be … [Read more...] about Deflection Limits for Temporary Concrete Barriers