Safety of work zones is a major area of concern since it is not always possible to maintain a level of safety comparable to that of a normal highway not under construction. Proper traffic control is … [Read more...] about Crash Testing and Evaluation of Work Zone Traffic Control Devices
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Applications of Recycled Materials in Roadside Safety Devices
This report summarizes the first phase of a three-phase research program intended to evaluate the use of recycled materials in roadside safety devices. Researchers obtained information regarding … [Read more...] about Applications of Recycled Materials in Roadside Safety Devices
Evaluation of Plastic Drum Specifications
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) developed a draft specification for plastic drums which outlines the desired properties and characteristics of a plastic drum and specifies certain … [Read more...] about Evaluation of Plastic Drum Specifications
Robotic Traffic Barrels Could Save Time, Prevent Accidents
A mechanical engineering professor at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln has created robotic traffic barrels that can help protect road workers by moving with construction teams as they work. … [Read more...] about Robotic Traffic Barrels Could Save Time, Prevent Accidents
Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed
In Michigan, lights are required on drums for night work. LED lights are allowed. … [Read more...] about Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed
Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed
In Indiana, lights are required on drums in tapers, transitions, or hazardous situations. LED lights are not allowed. … [Read more...] about Lights allowed/required on drums; LED lights allowed