Work zone Intrusion Alert Systems (WZIAS) are alert mechanisms that detect and alert workers of vehicles intruding into a work zone. These systems pre-dominantly employ two components-sensors placed … [Read more...] about Using Worker’s Naturalistic Response to Determine and Analyze Work Zone Crashes in the Presence of Work Zone Intrusion Alert Systems
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Using IoT Technology to Create Smart Work Zones
This study explores the feasibility of improving road work zone safety by using state-of-the-art Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), and computer vision technologies. This project … [Read more...] about Using IoT Technology to Create Smart Work Zones
IoT-Based Detecting, Locating and Alarming of Unauthorized Intrusion on Construction Sites
Monitoring of unauthorized intrusion on construction sites is crucial to reducing safety accidents. The existing methods have shortages such as detection error, locating error, alarming delay and … [Read more...] about IoT-Based Detecting, Locating and Alarming of Unauthorized Intrusion on Construction Sites
Case Study to Evaluate Work-Zone Safety Technologies in Highway Construction
The construction industry is known for its conservative approach toward adopting new, emerging technologies. This conservative approach for adopting technology is caused by multiple factors including … [Read more...] about Case Study to Evaluate Work-Zone Safety Technologies in Highway Construction
Leveraging Technology to Improve Roadway and Work Zone Safety in Nevada
In an effort to prevent collisions and reduce congestion brought by the population growth, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC)’s Traffic Management Center has actively … [Read more...] about Leveraging Technology to Improve Roadway and Work Zone Safety in Nevada
SmartCone Technology an Adaptable Jobsite Safety Tool
Ottawa-based SmartCone Technologies is ready to deploy its advanced technology on the moon on behalf of the United States Space Force. But improvements in construction health and safety on planet … [Read more...] about SmartCone Technology an Adaptable Jobsite Safety Tool