Construction work zones (CWZ) present safety challenges because of speeding, distracted driving, and improper lane changes. The objective of this research was to enhance CWZ communication and safety … [Read more...] about Passive Sensing Communication to Vehicles in Construction Work Zones Through Signage Coded on Pavement Surface
Detection and Identification Technologies
Assessing Workers’ Neuro-physiological Stress Responses to Augmented Reality Safety Warnings in Immersive Virtual Roadway Work Zones
This paper presents a multi-stage experimental framework that integrates immersive Virtual Reality (VR) simulations, wearable sensors, and advanced signal processing to investigate construction … [Read more...] about Assessing Workers’ Neuro-physiological Stress Responses to Augmented Reality Safety Warnings in Immersive Virtual Roadway Work Zones
Electrodermal Insights Into Stress Dynamics of AR-Assisted Safety Warnings in Virtual Roadway Work Zone Environments
This study examines stress levels in roadway workers utilizing AR-assisted multi-sensory warning systems under varying work intensities. A high-fidelity Virtual Reality environment was used to … [Read more...] about Electrodermal Insights Into Stress Dynamics of AR-Assisted Safety Warnings in Virtual Roadway Work Zone Environments
Vehicle Intrusion Detection in Highway Work Zones Using Inertial Sensors and Lightweight Deep Learning
Highway work zones are prone to intrusion events that threaten workers' safety and disrupt operations. Existing intrusion detection systems often produce high false alarms, causing alarm fatigue and … [Read more...] about Vehicle Intrusion Detection in Highway Work Zones Using Inertial Sensors and Lightweight Deep Learning
Principal Attributes of Wearable Warning Alarms to Promote Roadway Worker Safety
In response to a concerning increase in annual worker fatalities within U.S. roadway work zones and a lack of effective worker-centered alert systems in current practice, this study investigates how … [Read more...] about Principal Attributes of Wearable Warning Alarms to Promote Roadway Worker Safety
Inspection Technologies for Construction and Maintenance of Highway Infrastructure – Review and Analysis
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) seek to provide high quality infrastructure that meets or exceeds the desired quality standards crucial for … [Read more...] about Inspection Technologies for Construction and Maintenance of Highway Infrastructure – Review and Analysis