Download or read book Development of a Low profile Portable Concrete Barrier written by Todd R. Guidry and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Development of an End Treatment for a Low profile Concrete Barrier written by W. Lynn Beason and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Development of a Low profile to F shape Transition Barrier Segment written by and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of the research reported herein was to develop a transition barrier segment that can be used to connect the low-profile barrier (LPCB(1)-92) to the standard height, F-shape portable concrete barrier (CSB-04). The design of the new transition barrier segment is such that no new hardware is required to connect the transition barrier segment to the low-profile barrier and the F-shape barrier. Researchers used computer simulations to evaluate the proposed design and to examine the location of critical impact points that were used in specifying impact conditions for a full-scale evaluation of the new design. Results of two full-scale tests coupled with results from the computer simulations show that the new transition barrier segment is ready for immediate implementation.

Download or read book Development of Low deflection Precast Concrete Barrier written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Development of an NCHRP Report 350 TL 3 New Jersey Shape 50 inch Portable Concrete Barrier written by Chuck A. Plaxico and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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 opposing traffic. Currently-available 32-inch portable concrete barriers require the use of an add-on glare shield attached to the top of the barrier. The add-on glare shields are an extra expense and complicate barrier set-up and handling. An alternative solution was to develop a 50-inch high portable concrete barrier which is tall enough to serve as its own glare-shield. Finite element analysis was used to investigate various barrier shapes and connection schemes to identify a successful crashworthy design that would meet requirments of NCHRP Report 350 Test level 3. A 50-inch portable concrete barrier design was developed based on the results of the finite element analyses and was crash tested at the Transportation Research Center in East Liberty, Ohio. The system successfully met all safety criteria of NCHRP Report 350 and has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration for use on the National Highway System as a test level 3 device.

Download or read book Development of a Low profile Bridge Rail for Test Level 2 Applications written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A low-profile bridge rail was developed for installations where pedestrians and/or site restrictions prevent the use of conventional bridge rails with transitions. The bridge rail design was constructed using a 22.86-m long reinforced concrete parapet.

Download or read book Development of a Retrofit Low deflection Temporary Concrete Barrier System written by Robert W. Bielenberg and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Development and Evaluation of Roadside Safety Features written by National Research Council (U.S.). Transportation Research Board and published by Transportation Research Board National Research. This book was released on 1992 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Development of a Non pinned Low profile End Treatment written by Felicia Jean Desorcie and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early 1990s, the Low-Profile Portable Concrete Barrier (PCB) system, including both the sloped Low-Profile PCB segment and Low-Profile PCB end treatment, were developed. The original Low-Profile PCB end treatment was designed with steel pins inserted along the barrier centerline, through precast holes, and anchored to the pavement or subgrade. The purpose of these pins was to reduce lateral deflection of the end treatment during an impact. For various reasons, users of the Low-Profile PCB system have stated that the system would be more easily deployed if the vertical pins were not used in situations where lateral deflections can be permitted. The primary objective of the research presented herein was to determine the feasibility of removing the vertical, steel pins from the Low-Profile PCB end treatment in certain applications and if necessary make modifications. The secondary objective of the research presented herein was to demonstrate the applicability of the finite element analysis (FEA) to unpinned barrier systems. The research objectives were achieved through the use of sound engineering judgment, FEA, and a full-scale crash test. Based on sound engineering judgment and approximate strength analyses of the original Low-Profile PCB design, the author determined the system would most likely function acceptably but would have large lateral deflections. In order to increase connection rigidity and thus control lateral displacement, a plate washer was added to the barrier connection. The modified non-pinned Low-Profile PCB system was tested for strength in a full-scale crash test under Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) test 2-35. Additionally, the recommended system was analyzed under similar test conditions with LS-DYNA, a finite element code. The recommended system passed the MASH test 2-35, in both a full-scale crash test and FEA. While this does not replace the original barrier, it does provide another option for use of the Low-Profile PCB in situations where sufficient room for deflection outside of the length of need exists. If this room does not exist, the barrier must remain pinned. The electronic version of this dissertation is accessible from http://hdl.handle.net/1969.1/151825

Download or read book Development of a Low Cost High Performance Terminal for Concrete Median Barriers and Portable Concrete Barriers written by Don L. Ivey and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Development of a Temporary Barrier System for Off road Applications written by Kenneth H. Addink and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The safety shape portable concrete barrier (PCB) has been approved for use when placed on a bituminous or concrete pad. Construction personnel would like to use PCBs in temporary situations along roadways where the use of a bituminous or concrete pad is impractical and costly. However, when PCBs are placed on soil foundations with no anchorage, they tend to dig into the soil, causing the barrier sections to rotate or overturn. The objective of this research was to develop a device which will allow temporary PCBs placed on soil foundations to translate without significant rotation when impacted by errant vehicles. This device was developed and successfully tested to Test Level 3 of the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report No. 350.

Download or read book Development of a Next generation Non proprietary Portable Concrete Barrier written by Riley J. Ruskamp and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portable concrete barriers (PCBs) are segmented barriers made of precast concrete units that are connected by various load-bearing hardware. PCBs are typically used to shield work zones by redirecting errant vehicles upon impact with the barrier system. Most commonly-available PCBs have demonstrated performance issues arising from the sloped face of the barrier, which encourages vehicles to pitch and roll during impact, potentially resulting in vehicle rollover. Concerns also exist regarding the large dynamic deflections exhibited by these systems that can encroach upon the protected work zone or require anchoring to prevent large displacements. In addition to these concerns, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) updated the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH) in 2016, which improved the criteria for evaluating roadside safety devices and required the re-evaluation of barrier systems developed before the updated standards were published. Thus, an opportunity existed to develop a next-generation PCB system capable of meeting the new MASH 2016 criteria while addressing the concerns of the current generation of PCBs. The objective of this research effort funded by the Mid-America Transportation Center (MATC) was to further develop and investigate PCB concept designs that were brainstormed under a parallel research effort at the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility (MwRSF) funded by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. This research consisted of the development of finite element models of the PCB design concepts for use in LS-DYNA simulations, followed by the comparison of the simulation results to a current PCB system that has been previously modeled and validated. The simulation analysis identified three PCB concepts as viable designs, while three other PCB concepts were not recommended based on the simulation performance. Upon completion of the simulation analysis, the simulation results of the six PCB concepts were presented to Midwest Pooled Fund Program member states. Finally, a single concept, that used interlocking and staggered precast concrete segments without the need for connection hardware, was selected for further design and full-scale crash testing in the next phase of the research.

Download or read book Development of a Limited slip Portable Concrete Barrier Connection written by W. Lynn Beason and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A new limited-slip portable (PCB) connection is presented in this report which allows a PCB to be attached to a concrete bridge deck or pavement. The performance of the new limited-slip barrier connection is demonstrated through full-scale crash tests. The new attachment scheme allows PCB's to be deployed immediately adjacent to a vertical drop-off wiht no loss of function.

Download or read book Development and Testing of a Low profile Barrier written by Vue Her and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Recommended Practices for Use of Traffic Barrier and Control Treatments for Restricted Work Zones written by Hayes E. Ross and published by Transportation Research Board. This book was released on 1994 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Development of a MASH TL 3 Transition Between Guardrail and Portable Concrete Barriers written by David A. Gutierrez and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Often, road construction causes the need to create a work zone. In these scenarios, portable concrete barriers (PCBs) are typically installed to shield workers and equipment from errant vehicles as well as prevent motorists from striking other roadside hazards. For an existing W-beam guardrail system installed adjacent to the roadway and near the work zone, guardrail sections are removed in order to place the portable concrete barrier system. The focus of this research study was to develop a proper stiffness transition between W-beam guardrail and portable concrete barrier systems. This research effort was accomplished through development and refinement of design concepts using computer simulation with LS-DYNA. Several design concepts were simulated, and design metrics were used to evaluate and refine each concept. These concepts were then analyzed and ranked based on feasibility, likelihood of success, and ease of installation. The rankings were presented to the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for selection of a preferred design alternative. Next, a Critical Impact Point (CIP) study was conducted, while additional analyses were performed to determine the critical attachment location and a reduced installation length for the portable concrete barriers. Finally, an additional simulation effort was conducted in order to evaluate the safety performance of the transition system under reverse-direction impact scenarios as well as to select the CIP. Recommendations were also provided for conducting a Phase II study and evaluating the nested Midwest Guardrail System (MGS) configuration using three Test Level 3 (TL-3) full-scale crash tests according to the criteria provided in the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware, as published by the American Association of Safety Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO).

Download or read book Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences written by Wade H. Shafer and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences was first conceived, published, and disseminated by the Center for Information and Numerical Data Analysis and Synthesis (CINDAS) * at Purdue University in 1 957, starting its coverage of theses with the academic year 1955. Beginning with Volume 13, the printing and dissemination phases of the activity were transferred to University Microfilms/Xerox of Ann Arbor, Michigan, with the thought that such an arrangement would be more beneficial to the academic and general scientific and technical community. After five years of this joint undertaking we had concluded that it was in the interest of all con cerned if the printing and distribution of the volumes were handled by an interna tional publishing house to assure improved service and broader dissemination. Hence, starting with Volume 18, Masters Theses in the Pure and Applied Sciences has been disseminated on a worldwide basis by Plenum Publishing Cor poration of New York, and in the same year the coverage was broadened to include Canadian universities. All back issues can also be ordered from Plenum. We have reported in Volume 36 (thesis year 1991) a total of 11,024 thesis titles from 23 Canadian and 161 United States universities. We are sure that this broader base for these titles reported will greatly enhance the value of this important annual reference work. While Volume 36 reports theses submitted in 1991, on occasion, certain univer sities do report theses submitted in previous years but not reported at the time.