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
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UF Engineers Develop Safer Barriers for Road Construction Zones
Using a combination of computer simulations and traditional crash tests, a team of University of Florida civil engineers has designed and successfully tested a new barrier for secondary roads that … [Read more...] about UF Engineers Develop Safer Barriers for Road Construction Zones
Safety Barrier Design’s First Test Is Virtual
Using a "high-performance" computer and simulation software, a University of Florida research team tested several barrier designs before devising one that met the state's criteria for construction on … [Read more...] about Safety Barrier Design’s First Test Is Virtual
Development of Functional Requirements for a Highly-Mobile Barrier System to Protect Highway Workers: Interim Report
Many work zone devices, such as truck-mounted attenuators (TMAs), cones, and barrels, are used to separate workers from the traveling public during construction and maintenance activities. However, … [Read more...] about Development of Functional Requirements for a Highly-Mobile Barrier System to Protect Highway Workers: Interim Report
Development of Functional Requirements for a Highly-Mobile Barrier System to Protect Highway Workers: Final Report
This report describes a recommended set of functional requirements, performance specifications, analysis approaches, and testing procedures needed for the development of a highly-mobile barrier system … [Read more...] about Development of Functional Requirements for a Highly-Mobile Barrier System to Protect Highway Workers: Final Report
Highly-Mobile Barrier Systems to Protect Workers
Discuss and debate recent developments in highly-mobile barrier systems for worker and motorist protection.Discuss and debate issues and criteria that should be considered in purchasing, renting, … [Read more...] about Highly-Mobile Barrier Systems to Protect Workers