Highway work zones are prone to traffic accidents when congestion and queues develop. Vehicle queues expand at a rate of 1 mile every 2 minutes. Back-of-queue, rear-end crashes are the most common … [Read more...] about Real-Time Work Zone Traffic Management via Unmanned Air Vehicles
Detection and Identification
Change Monitoring at Expressway Infrastructure Construction Sites Using Drone
Currently, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are used not only in mapping but also in various other fields such as forest research, search and rescue, and drone delivery. This study examines the … [Read more...] about Change Monitoring at Expressway Infrastructure Construction Sites Using Drone
IoT-Based Application for Construction Site Safety Monitoring
Hong Kong construction safety has witnessed substantial improvement in the last three decades, however, accidents still occur frequently as more than 4,000 accidents are reported in the year 2017. … [Read more...] about IoT-Based Application for Construction Site Safety Monitoring
An Experimental Study of Intrusion Behaviors on Construction Site: The Role of Weather and Temperature
Intrusion is one of the most serious rule-breaking behaviors but it has been rarely seen in present studies since the existing manual safety observation can hardly obtain massive and complex intrusion … [Read more...] about An Experimental Study of Intrusion Behaviors on Construction Site: The Role of Weather and Temperature
Wearable Tactile System for Improved Hazard Perception in Construction Sites
As far as construction safety is concerned, the identification and rapid communication of potential hazards before they lead to an accident are crucial. Well-informed workers can promptly take … [Read more...] about Wearable Tactile System for Improved Hazard Perception in Construction Sites
Deep Learning Detection of Personal Protective Equipment to Maintain Safety Compliance on Construction Sites
Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is key to minimizing injuries from accidents in construction sites. Past research has attempted at identifying PPE from digital images and videos. … [Read more...] about Deep Learning Detection of Personal Protective Equipment to Maintain Safety Compliance on Construction Sites