A new limited-slip portable concrete barrier (PCB) connection is presented in this report which allows a PCB to be attached to a concrete bridge deck or pavement. The performace of the new … [Read more...] about Development of a Limited-Slip Portable Concrete Barrier Connection
Evaluation and Assessment
Testing and Evaluation of Work Zone Traffic Control Devices (September 1989 to August 1990)
Various new work zone traffic control devices are currently being used or considered for use in work zones throughout the State of Texas. The impact performance of plastic drum, sign and flashing unit … [Read more...] about Testing and Evaluation of Work Zone Traffic Control Devices (September 1989 to August 1990)
Field Evaluation of Flashing Arrowboards at Freeway Work Zones
This report documents research conducted in the evaluation of flashing arrowboards when located in advance of lane closure work zones. The effects of supplemental arrowboard placement were compared to … [Read more...] about Field Evaluation of Flashing Arrowboards at Freeway Work Zones
Performance Evaluation of the UT Automated Road Maintenance Machine
This final report mainly focuses on evaluationg the overall performance of the University of Texas' Automated Road Machine (ARMM). First, the ARMM's man-machine balanced control loop was further … [Read more...] about Performance Evaluation of the UT Automated Road Maintenance Machine
Lighted Guidance Tube Evaluation
This report summarizes the evaluation of the Lighted Guidance Tube (LGT), a 3M product used to delineate a temporary detour curve section on the Eddyville-Cline Hill Section construction project. The … [Read more...] about Lighted Guidance Tube Evaluation
2003 ARTBA Annual Report
An overview and summary of ARTBA's activites and accomplishments for the year 2003. ARTBA accomplishments during its 101 st year of service included: - Leading the charge to ensure Congress rejected … [Read more...] about 2003 ARTBA Annual Report