The construction industry consistently records one of the highest accident rates compared to other occupations, resulting in millions of workers suffering from construction-related injuries such as … [Read more...] about Improving Construction Site Safety by Incident Reporting Through Utilizing Virtual Reality
Mathematical Models
Augmented Reality Warnings in Roadway Work Zones: Evaluating the Effect of Modality on Worker Reaction Times
Given the aging highway infrastructure requiring extensive rebuilding and enhancements, and the consequent rise in the number of work zones, there is an urgent need to develop advanced safety systems … [Read more...] about Augmented Reality Warnings in Roadway Work Zones: Evaluating the Effect of Modality on Worker Reaction Times
Impact of Platooning Connected and Automated Heavy Vehicles on Interstate Freeway Work Zone Operations
Work zones pose mobility issues to the traveling public and safety challenges to travelers and road maintenance workers. These safety and mobility issues may be exacerbated by the presence of heavy … [Read more...] about Impact of Platooning Connected and Automated Heavy Vehicles on Interstate Freeway Work Zone Operations
Informing the Work Zone Safety Policy Analysis: Reconciling Multivariate Prediction and Artificial Neural Network Modeling
Work zone safety, as an issue requiring complex solutions and tech-driven investment, has been a major concern for transportation agencies and policymakers. To help decision-makers prioritize … [Read more...] about Informing the Work Zone Safety Policy Analysis: Reconciling Multivariate Prediction and Artificial Neural Network Modeling
A Methodology for Scheduling Within-Day Roadway Work Zones Using Deep Neural Networks and Active Learning
City infrastructure agencies routinely implement road projects that address various elements of urban infrastructure. The majority of these projects are short-term in nature (e.g., utility repair), as … [Read more...] about A Methodology for Scheduling Within-Day Roadway Work Zones Using Deep Neural Networks and Active Learning
Simulation of Roadside LiDAR Applications: A Smart Work Zone Case Study
Light detection and ranging (LiDAR) have the capability to detect 360-degree surrounding objects with high accuracy (centimeter level), high frequency (a tenth of a second), and long measuring … [Read more...] about Simulation of Roadside LiDAR Applications: A Smart Work Zone Case Study