Can virtual reality tools be used to train engineers that inspect work zones? In this report, we share the findings of a research project that developed an interactive and immersive training platform … [Read more...] about Immersive Work Zone Inspection Training Using Virtual Reality
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Work Zone Traffic Control Reviews
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Validating the Performance of the FHWA Work Zone Model Version 1.0: A Case Study Along I-91 in Springfield, Massachusetts
Central to the effective design of work zones is being able to understand how drivers behave as they approach and enter a work zone area. States use simulation tools in modeling freeway work zones to … [Read more...] about Validating the Performance of the FHWA Work Zone Model Version 1.0: A Case Study Along I-91 in Springfield, Massachusetts
Developing a Framework for Deploying Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to Improve Construction Safety Management
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is gaining traction in the construction industry. UAVs are used to address productivity, inspection and safety matters. This paper presents a conceptual … [Read more...] about Developing a Framework for Deploying Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to Improve Construction Safety Management
Applications of BIM and UAV to Construction Safety
Building information modeling (BIM) and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) have shown a potential to improve construction safety performance. As new technologies, they are in an early adoption stage in the … [Read more...] about Applications of BIM and UAV to Construction Safety
Tools for Road Safety Audits and Road Safety Inspections at Work Zones
Road Safety Audits (RSA) and Road Safety Inspections (RSI) are effective means of Road Infrastructure Safety Management. They are preventive tools, consisting of systematic, safety assessments, … [Read more...] about Tools for Road Safety Audits and Road Safety Inspections at Work Zones