Temporary barrier is effective in providing positive separation between traffic and work areas. It is primarily used for protecting vehicles from severe hazards (e.g. drop -offs, embankments, fixed … [Read more...] about Temporary Barrier Guidance Manual
Temporary Barriers
Inventory of Best Practices to Prevent Incursions into Work Zones – Literature Review
The aim of this report was to review the literature to identify existing best practices used to prevent incursions into work zones and improve safety of road users and road workers. A systematic … [Read more...] about Inventory of Best Practices to Prevent Incursions into Work Zones – Literature Review
Minimizing Worker Exposure in Highway Work Zones Through the Use of Positive Protection and Other Strategies – Grant Course
This comprehensive course explores the critical application of positive protection devices in highway work zones, offering participants a deep dive into current standards and practical guidance on … [Read more...] about Minimizing Worker Exposure in Highway Work Zones Through the Use of Positive Protection and Other Strategies – Grant Course
Development of Transition Between Free-Standing and Reduced-Deflection Portable Concrete Barriers
Portable concrete barriers (PCBs) are often used in applications where limited deflection is desired during vehicle impacts, such as bridge decks and work zones. In an earlier study, a reduced … [Read more...] about Development of Transition Between Free-Standing and Reduced-Deflection Portable Concrete Barriers
Use of Positive Protection in Work Zones
While developing a manual on the use of temporary barriers, truck-mounted attenuators and other types of positive protection devices as guidance for designers, construction workers and contractors, … [Read more...] about Use of Positive Protection in Work Zones
Development of a Precast Slim Temporary Concrete Safety Barrier STCSB 50 for Work Zone Applications
Selecting proper restraint systems for road work zone areas is essential in ensuring the safety of motorists and construction workers as well as preventing occurrence of severe accidents. Regulations … [Read more...] about Development of a Precast Slim Temporary Concrete Safety Barrier STCSB 50 for Work Zone Applications