In work zones where space for placing temporary concrete barrier is very limited (such as bridge expansion or repair), the barrier must be restrained to prevent large lateral deflection due to vehicle … [Read more...] about Pinned-Down Temporary Concrete Barrier With Transition Systems for Limited-Space Work Zone Applications
Crash Tests
In the Work Zone: A Look Into the Safety of Speed Limits and Work Zone Devices Under MASH Testing
This webinar is part of the Mid-America Transportation Center (MATC) webinar series. MATC researchers Dr. Ronald Faller and Dr. Ghulam Bham feature their research and provide lessons learned about … [Read more...] about In the Work Zone: A Look Into the Safety of Speed Limits and Work Zone Devices Under MASH Testing
Crashworthiness Testing of a Portable Maintenance Work-Zone Barrier
Barrier and shadow vehicles generally provide Caltrans maintenance workers protection from errant vehicles entering the work zone from the upstream direction of traffic flow. This type of protection … [Read more...] about Crashworthiness Testing of a Portable Maintenance Work-Zone Barrier
MASH Test 3-11 of the TxDOT Portable Type 2 PCTB with Sign Support Assembly
Portable concrete traffic barriers (PCTBs) are commonly used in work zones or in temporary median barrier applications. PCTBs are needed for separation and channelization of vehicle movement and … [Read more...] about MASH Test 3-11 of the TxDOT Portable Type 2 PCTB with Sign Support Assembly
Safety Performance of Work-Zone Devices Under MASH Testing
As a part of the four-hour webinar hosted by the Smart Work Zone Deployment Initiative (SWZDI) on July 26, 2010, which presented the results of notable recently completed SWZDI projects, this … [Read more...] about Safety Performance of Work-Zone Devices Under MASH Testing
Improving Work Zone Safety: Why You Should Consider Longitudinal Channelizing Devices (LCDs)
Prepared by the Water Barrier Manufacturers Association, the purpose of this paper is to educate transportation departments, consulting engineers, and others on the safety benefits of Longitudinal … [Read more...] about Improving Work Zone Safety: Why You Should Consider Longitudinal Channelizing Devices (LCDs)