This presentation consists of a brief history and summary of the Federal Highway Administration's NCHRP Report 350. It goes on to list the work zone device categories with examples of each. … [Read more...] about The Road to New Crashworthy Requirements: NCHRP Report 350
Crash Tests
The Future of Crash Testing: The Descendant of NCHRP Report 350
This presentation discusses the future replacement of the NCHRP Report 350 with a new set of crash testing guidlines. It begins with a brief history of crash testing in the U.S.. It goes on to review … [Read more...] about The Future of Crash Testing: The Descendant of NCHRP Report 350
DOT Joins George Washington University at Ground Breaking for New Crash Center
The U.S. Department of Transportation joined The George Washington University in breaking ground for a new crash test facility in Loudoun County, VA. The new 80,000 square-foot facility will include … [Read more...] about DOT Joins George Washington University at Ground Breaking for New Crash Center
Safety Barrier Design’s First Test Is Virtual
Using a "high-performance" computer and simulation software, a University of Florida research team tested several barrier designs before devising one that met the state's criteria for construction on … [Read more...] about Safety Barrier Design’s First Test Is Virtual
FHWA/AASHTO Safety Agreement
The purpose of this engineering bulletin (EB 00-064) is to provide information to project field staff about the four categories of work zone devices and the requirements for them. … [Read more...] about FHWA/AASHTO Safety Agreement
Crash Test Work Zone Safety Devices
The Office of Safety Design has made a major improvement in the search capability of the Crash Tested Work Zone Devices web site. This article introduces the new search feature for crashworthy work … [Read more...] about Crash Test Work Zone Safety Devices