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
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Crashworthy Work-Zone Traffic Control Devices
This report presents the findings of a research project to develop nonproprietary, crashworthy work-zone traffic control devices that are constructed of readily available material. The report will be … [Read more...] about Crashworthy Work-Zone Traffic Control Devices
Development of an NCHRP Report 350 TL-3 New Jersey Shape 50-Inch Portable Concrete Barrier
For roadside work-zones in areas that have opposing traffic flow, safety is enhanced if the temporary barriers incorporate a glare-shield that blocks headlight glare from oncoming traffic. … [Read more...] about Development of an NCHRP Report 350 TL-3 New Jersey Shape 50-Inch Portable Concrete Barrier
Testing and Evaluation of Work Zone Traffic Control Devices (May 1 to August 31, 1991)
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is currently using or considering to use various plastic traffic control devices in work zones. Of special interest are chevron signs, vertical panels, … [Read more...] about Testing and Evaluation of Work Zone Traffic Control Devices (May 1 to August 31, 1991)
Development of a 100 km/h Reusable High Molecular Weight/High Density Polyethylene Truck Mounted Attenuator
This paper describes the development and full-scale crash testing of a reusable truck mounted attenuator that dissipates kinetic energy through the lateral deformation of a nested cluster of high … [Read more...] about Development of a 100 km/h Reusable High Molecular Weight/High Density Polyethylene Truck Mounted Attenuator
International Harmonization of Testing and Evaluation Procedures for Roadside Safety Features – German Testing Procedures
This Circular contains the proceedings of a workshop sponsored by the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Committee A1A04 on Roadside Safety Features and the Federal Highway Administration. The … [Read more...] about International Harmonization of Testing and Evaluation Procedures for Roadside Safety Features – German Testing Procedures