This presentation gives an overview of the workshop and discusses functional requirements of a highly-mobile barrier protection system and applicable work activities. … [Read more...] about Highly-Mobile Barrier Systems to Protect Workers: Overview of Workshop Schedule and Goals and General Session Part 1: Review of Functional Requirements and Other Considerations
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Highly-Mobile Barrier Systems to Protect Workers: General Session Part 2: Other Conditions and Implementation Considerations
This presentation discusses traffic and road considerations and also traffic control issues that are related to the application of a highly-mobile barrier protection system. … [Read more...] about Highly-Mobile Barrier Systems to Protect Workers: General Session Part 2: Other Conditions and Implementation Considerations
California Department of Transportation Mobile Protection Barrier System: The Balsi Beam
As a result of a serious accident, Caltrans' Division of Maintenance began looking into ways to protect its employees on foot. Caltrans' Division of Equipment designed and built a Portable Work Zone … [Read more...] about California Department of Transportation Mobile Protection Barrier System: The Balsi Beam
Highly Mobile Barrier: Vulcan from Energy Absorption Systems
This presentation explains what a Vulcan is and how it works. The crash test results are also included. … [Read more...] about Highly Mobile Barrier: Vulcan from Energy Absorption Systems
Highly-Mobile Barrier Systems to Protect Workers: Wrap-up Session
This presentation finishes explaining the highly-mobile barrier systems, factors affecting the need for protection, and also device selection considerations. … [Read more...] about Highly-Mobile Barrier Systems to Protect Workers: Wrap-up Session
Development of an NCHRP Report 350 TL-3 New Jersey Shape 50-Inch Portable Concrete Barrier
For roadside work-zones in areas that have opposing traffic flow, safety is enhanced if the temporary barriers incorporate a glare-shield that blocks headlight glare from oncoming traffic. … [Read more...] about Development of an NCHRP Report 350 TL-3 New Jersey Shape 50-Inch Portable Concrete Barrier