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Small Sign Support Analysis: Phase I- Crash Test Program

CITE Title : Small Sign Support Analysis: Phase I- Crash Test Program Creator(s) : Ross, Hayes E, Jr.;Sicking, Dean L.;Campise, Wanda L.;Zimmer, Richard A.; Corporate Creator(s) : Texas A&M University. Texas Transportation Institute Corporate Contributor(s) : Arizona. Department of Transportation;United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration; Published Date : 1988-08-01 Report Number : FHWA-AZ88-202 -1;Research Report 7024 -1; URL : /view/dot/62570 "Small Sign Support Analysis:" (1988). "Small Sign Support Analysis: Phase I- Crash Test Program" (1988) "Small Sign Support Analysis: Phase I- Crash Test Program" , 1988 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Ross, Hayes E, Jr. ;

Sicking, Dean L.

1988-08-01

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This report describes a series of full-scale vehicular crash tests conducted to evaluate the impact performance of small sign supports used by the Ari...
Portable Sign Crash Test

CITE Title : Portable Sign Crash Test Creator(s) : Linzell, Daniel G.;Rado, Zoltan; Corporate Creator(s) : Pennsylvania State University. The Pennsylvania Transportation Institute Corporate Contributor(s) : Pennsylvania. Department of Transportation. Bureau of Planning and Research;United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration; Published Date : 2007-12-01 Report Number : FHWA-PA-2007-023-510401-07, PTI 2008-04 URL : /view/dot/62106 "Portable Sign Crash Test" (2007). "Portable Sign Crash Test" (2007) "Portable Sign Crash Test" , 2007 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Linzell, Daniel G. ;

Rado, Zoltan

2007-12-01

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Portable sign post structures currently in use by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), supporting signs less than 36 sq in. at hei...
Division of Operations Research On-Call Task #2 - Evaluation of the Effects of Wind Loads on Flexible Backplates

CITE Title : Division of Operations Research On-Call Task #2 - Evaluation of the Effects of Wind Loads on Flexible Backplates Creator(s) : Swanson, James A.;Rassati, Gian Andrea;Slagle, Nolan T;Lee, Kevin; Corporate Creator(s) : University of Cincinnati. Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management;Kittelson & Associates, Inc; Corporate Contributor(s) : Ohio. Department of Transportation. Office of Statewide Planning and Research;United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration; Published Date : 2021-11-01 Report Number : FHWA/OH-2021-33, 111442 URL : /view/dot/64267 "Division of Operations Research" (2021). "Division of Operations Research On-Call Task #2 - Evaluation of the Effects of Wind Loads on Flexible Backplates" (2021) "Division of Operations Research On-Call Task #2 - Evaluation of the Effects of Wind Loads on Flexible Backplates" , 2021 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Swanson, James A. ;

Rassati, Gian Andrea

2021-11-01

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Retroreflective backplates for traffic signals have a proven record of reducing traffic accidents and, currently, all new traffic signals are designed...
Scaling and Validation of Breakaway Connection for Multi-Post Ground Signs [Summary]

CITE Title : Scaling and Validation of Breakaway Connection for Multi-Post Ground Signs [Summary] Creator(s) : Consolazio, Gary Corporate Creator(s) : University of Florida;Florida. Dept. of Transportation. Structures Office; Corporate Contributor(s) : Florida. Dept. of Transportation. Research Center Contributor(s) : Potter, William Published Date : 2016-12-01 Report Number : BDV31-977-24 URL : /view/dot/36871 "Scaling and Validation of" (2016). "Scaling and Validation of Breakaway Connection for Multi-Post Ground Signs [Summary]" (2016) "Scaling and Validation of Breakaway Connection for Multi-Post Ground Signs [Summary]" , 2016 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Consolazio, Gary

2016-12-01

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In this project, University of Florida researchers updated and refned a design for a breakaway device for use on sign posts along Florida highways. Th...
Small Sign Support Analysis: Phase II: Static, Pendulum and Full-Scale Crash Test Programs: Volume I (Report) and Volume II (Appendices)

CITE Title : Small Sign Support Analysis: Phase II: Static, Pendulum and Full-Scale Crash Test Programs: Volume I (Report) and Volume II (Appendices) Creator(s) : Campise, Wanda L.;Morgan, James R;Ross, Hayes E, Jr.;Schuler, Richard E; Corporate Creator(s) : Texas A&M University. Texas Transportation Institute Corporate Contributor(s) : Arizona. Department of Transportation;United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration; Published Date : 1988-08-01 Report Number : FHWA-AZ88-202-II URL : /view/dot/62568 "Small Sign Support Analysis:" (1988). "Small Sign Support Analysis: Phase II: Static, Pendulum and Full-Scale Crash Test Programs: Volume I (Report) and Volume II (Appendices)" (1988) "Small Sign Support Analysis: Phase II: Static, Pendulum and Full-Scale Crash Test Programs: Volume I (Report) and Volume II (Appendices)" , 1988 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Campise, Wanda L. ;

Morgan, James R

1988-08-01

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This report, in two volumes, compiles the static, pendulum and full-scale crash test results of alternative small sign support systems for Arizona Dep...
MASH full-scale crash testing of 4-ft mounting height, 24"\0xD730" Chevron sign installed on 5.5H:1V slope ditch.

CITE Title : MASH full-scale crash testing of 4-ft mounting height, 24"\0xD730" Chevron sign installed on 5.5H:1V slope ditch. Creator(s) : Silvestri, Chiara;Bligh, Roger P.;Menges, Wanda L.; Corporate Creator(s) : Texas Transportation Institute. Proving Ground Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Federal Highway Administration Published Date : 2013-03-01 Report Number : FHWA/TX-13/9-1002-12-6 URL : /view/dot/25818 "MASH full-scale crash testing" (2013). "MASH full-scale crash testing of 4-ft mounting height, 24"\0xD730" Chevron sign installed on 5.5H:1V slope ditch." (2013) "MASH full-scale crash testing of 4-ft mounting height, 24"\0xD730" Chevron sign installed on 5.5H:1V slope ditch." , 2013 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Silvestri, Chiara ;

Bligh, Roger P.

2013-03-01

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Current TxDOT practice allows installation of all existing chevron sizes on 7-ft mounting height, but restricts the use of 4-ft mounting height for th...
Re-tightening the Large Anchor Bolts of Support Structures for Signs and Luminaires

CITE Title : Re-tightening the Large Anchor Bolts of Support Structures for Signs and Luminaires Creator(s) : Chen, An;Schaeffer, Connor;Zhang, Yinglong;Phares, Brent;Shafei, Behrouz;Yang, Mijia;Lin, Zhibin;Paudel, Shree; Corporate Creator(s) : Iowa State University. Department of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering;North Dakota State University. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering; Corporate Contributor(s) : Minnesota. Department of Transportation. Research Services & Library Published Date : 2018-08-01 Report Number : MN/RC 2018-27 URL : /view/dot/64607 "Re-tightening the Large Anchor" (2018). "Re-tightening the Large Anchor Bolts of Support Structures for Signs and Luminaires" (2018) "Re-tightening the Large Anchor Bolts of Support Structures for Signs and Luminaires" , 2018 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Chen, An ;

Schaeffer, Connor

2018-08-01

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Many state Departments of Transportation (DOT) across the US, including MnDOT, are experiencing problems associated with loose anchor bolts used in su...
Fatigue Testing of Ring-Stiffened Traffic Signal Structures.

CITE Title : Fatigue Testing of Ring-Stiffened Traffic Signal Structures. Creator(s) : Puckett, Jay;Erikson, Robert G.;Peiffer, John P.; Corporate Contributor(s) : Wyoming. Dept. of Transportation Published Date : 2010-10-09 Report Number : FHWA-WY-08/05F URL : /view/dot/35505 "Fatigue Testing of Ring-Stiffened" (2010). "Fatigue Testing of Ring-Stiffened Traffic Signal Structures." (2010) "Fatigue Testing of Ring-Stiffened Traffic Signal Structures." , 2010 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Puckett, Jay ;

Erikson, Robert G.

2010-10-09

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Based on in-service inspection of poles with traditional designs, the inventory of Wyoming Department of Transportation ?WYDOT? exhibited approximatel...
Evaluation of Work Zone Barricades and Temporary Sign Supports

CITE Title : Evaluation of Work Zone Barricades and Temporary Sign Supports Creator(s) : Mak, King K.;Menges, Wanda L.; Corporate Creator(s) : Texas A&M Transportation Institute Corporate Contributor(s) : Texas. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Technology Transfer Office Published Date : 1996-02-01 Report Number : TX-96/5388-lF URL : /view/dot/42700 "Evaluation of Work Zone" (1996). "Evaluation of Work Zone Barricades and Temporary Sign Supports" (1996) "Evaluation of Work Zone Barricades and Temporary Sign Supports" , 1996 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Mak, King K. ;

Menges, Wanda L.

1996-02-01

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Safety of work zones is a major area of concern since it is not always possible to maintain a level of safety comparable to that of a normal highway n...
Preventive Maintenance and Inspection for Traffic Signals, Roadway Lighting and Overhead Sign Structures

CITE Title : Preventive Maintenance and Inspection for Traffic Signals, Roadway Lighting and Overhead Sign Structures Corporate Creator(s) : CTC & Associates LLC Corporate Contributor(s) : Minnesota. Dept. of Transportation. Office of Policy Analysis, Research & Innovation Published Date : 2020-11-01 Report Number : TRS 2004 URL : /view/dot/57952 "Preventive Maintenance and Inspection" (2020). "Preventive Maintenance and Inspection for Traffic Signals, Roadway Lighting and Overhead Sign Structures" (2020) "Preventive Maintenance and Inspection for Traffic Signals, Roadway Lighting and Overhead Sign Structures" , 2020 Export RIS Citation Information.

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CTC & Associates LLC

2020-11-01

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The MnDOT Asset Management Program and Office of Traffic Engineering are seeking information about the state of the practice in preventive maintenance...
Testing and Evaluation of the Solar Panel Sign Support System

CITE Title : Testing and Evaluation of the Solar Panel Sign Support System Creator(s) : Bullard, D. Lance;Bligh, Roger P.;Menges, Wanda L.;Schoeneman, Sandra K.; Corporate Creator(s) : Texas Transportation Institute;Texas A&M University; Corporate Contributor(s) : Texas. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Technology Transfer Office;United States. Federal Highway Administration; Published Date : 2001-01-01 Report Number : FHW A/fX-01/1792-4 URL : /view/dot/42295 "Testing and Evaluation of" (2001). "Testing and Evaluation of the Solar Panel Sign Support System" (2001) "Testing and Evaluation of the Solar Panel Sign Support System" , 2001 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Bullard, D. Lance ;

Bligh, Roger P.

2001-01-01

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The purpose of this series of tests is to verify the performance of the pedestal base sign installation when attached to the ground with a helical typ...
Development of Modified TXDOT Single-Post Skid-Mounted Sign Support

CITE Title : Development of Modified TXDOT Single-Post Skid-Mounted Sign Support Creator(s) : Bligh, Roger P.;Schulz, Nathan D.;Menges, Wanda L.;Schroeder, William;Kuhn, Darrell L.; Corporate Creator(s) : Texas A&M Transportation Institute Corporate Contributor(s) : Texas. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office;United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration; Published Date : 2021-06-01 Report Number : FHWA/TX-21/0-6968-R3 URL : /view/dot/60222 "Development of Modified TXDOT" (2021). "Development of Modified TXDOT Single-Post Skid-Mounted Sign Support" (2021) "Development of Modified TXDOT Single-Post Skid-Mounted Sign Support" , 2021 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Bligh, Roger P. ;

Schulz, Nathan D.

2021-06-01

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Previous crash testing determined that the conventional Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) single-post skid-mounted sign support did not satis...
Laboratory Testing of Recycled Materials in Roadside Safety Devices

CITE Title : Laboratory Testing of Recycled Materials in Roadside Safety Devices Creator(s) : Atahan, A. O.;Bowen, A. R.;Bligh, Roger P.;Alberson, Dean C.; Corporate Creator(s) : Texas Transportation Institute Corporate Contributor(s) : Texas. Dept. of Transportation;United States. Federal Highway Administration; Published Date : 2001-08-01 Report Number : FHWA/TX-00/1458-2 URL : /view/dot/41990 "Laboratory Testing of Recycled" (2001). "Laboratory Testing of Recycled Materials in Roadside Safety Devices" (2001) "Laboratory Testing of Recycled Materials in Roadside Safety Devices" , 2001 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Atahan, A. O. ;

Bowen, A. R.

2001-08-01

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This report summarizes the second phase of a three-phase project intended to evaluate the use of recycled materials in roadside safety devices. In the...
MASH Evaluation of TxDOT Roadside Safety Features—Phase II

CITE Title : MASH Evaluation of TxDOT Roadside Safety Features—Phase II Creator(s) : Bligh, Roger P.;Menges, Wanda L.;Griffith, Bill L.;Schroeder, Glenn E.;Kuhn, Darrell L.; Corporate Creator(s) : Texas A&M Transportation Institute Corporate Contributor(s) : Texas. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Technology Implementation Office;United States. Federal Highway Administration; Published Date : 2019-03-01 Report Number : FHWA/TX-18/0-6946-R2;Report 0-6946-R2; URL : /view/dot/40147 "MASH Evaluation of TxDOT" (2019). "MASH Evaluation of TxDOT Roadside Safety Features—Phase II" (2019) "MASH Evaluation of TxDOT Roadside Safety Features—Phase II" , 2019 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Bligh, Roger P. ;

Menges, Wanda L.

2019-03-01

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In 2009, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) published the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH), wh...
Implementation of New Guidelines for Tightening Large Anchor Rods of Support Structures for Signs and Luminaires

CITE Title : Implementation of New Guidelines for Tightening Large Anchor Rods of Support Structures for Signs and Luminaires Creator(s) : Phares, Brent;Dietrich, Zachary;Chen, An;Zhang, Hanming;Miller, Elizabeth; Corporate Creator(s) : Iowa State University. Bridge Engineering Center Corporate Contributor(s) : Minnesota Department of Transportation Published Date : 2020-05-01 Report Number : MN 2020-14 URL : /view/dot/53952 "Implementation of New Guidelines" (2020). "Implementation of New Guidelines for Tightening Large Anchor Rods of Support Structures for Signs and Luminaires" (2020) "Implementation of New Guidelines for Tightening Large Anchor Rods of Support Structures for Signs and Luminaires" , 2020 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Phares, Brent ;

Dietrich, Zachary

2020-05-01

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Throughout the US, many state departments of transportation (DOTs) are experiencing issues with the loosening of anchor bolt nuts on overhead sign, lu...
Development of a Test Method for Assessing the Performance of Vehicular Traffic Signal Assemblies during Hurricane Force Winds

CITE Title : Development of a Test Method for Assessing the Performance of Vehicular Traffic Signal Assemblies during Hurricane Force Winds Creator(s) : Zisis, Ioannis;Irwin, Peter;Chowdhury, Arindam Gan;Azizinamini, Atorod; Corporate Creator(s) : Florida International University. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering;Florida International University. International Hurricane Research Center. Wall of Wind Research Facility; Corporate Contributor(s) : Florida. Department of Transportation. Research Center Published Date : 2019-03-01 Report Number : BDV29 977-20 URL : /view/dot/54624 "Development of a Test" (2019). "Development of a Test Method for Assessing the Performance of Vehicular Traffic Signal Assemblies during Hurricane Force Winds" (2019) "Development of a Test Method for Assessing the Performance of Vehicular Traffic Signal Assemblies during Hurricane Force Winds" , 2019 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Zisis, Ioannis ;

Irwin, Peter

2019-03-01

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The performance of span-wire mounted traffic signals during past hurricane seasons indicated to FDOT the need to explore new methods to improve traffi...
Testing and Evaluation of a Portable Workzone Sign Support: Foil Test Numbers 98F008 and 98F009 C

CITE Title : Testing and Evaluation of a Portable Workzone Sign Support: Foil Test Numbers 98F008 and 98F009 C Creator(s) : Brown, Christopher M. Corporate Creator(s) : MiTech Incorporated Corporate Contributor(s) : United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Safety and Traffic Operations R&D Contributor(s) : King, Richard Published Date : 1998-06-01 Report Number : FHWA-RD-98-183 URL : /view/dot/36856 "Testing and Evaluation of" (1998). "Testing and Evaluation of a Portable Workzone Sign Support: Foil Test Numbers 98F008 and 98F009 C" (1998) "Testing and Evaluation of a Portable Workzone Sign Support: Foil Test Numbers 98F008 and 98F009 C" , 1998 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Brown, Christopher M.

1998-06-01

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This report contains the test procedures, test setup, and test results from two crash tests performed at the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) F...
Determination of Fatigue Resistance of Coupler Connections in Aluminum Overhead Truss Structures

CITE Title : Determination of Fatigue Resistance of Coupler Connections in Aluminum Overhead Truss Structures Creator(s) : Yu, Danqing;Bennett, Caroline;Li, Jian;Collins, William;Sutley, Elaina; Corporate Creator(s) : University of Kansas. Dept. of Civil, Environmental and Architectural Engineering Corporate Contributor(s) : Kansas. Dept. of Transportation. Bureau of Research Published Date : 2021-10-01 Report Number : K-TRAN: KU-16-1 URL : /view/dot/58523 "Determination of Fatigue Resistance" (2021). "Determination of Fatigue Resistance of Coupler Connections in Aluminum Overhead Truss Structures" (2021) "Determination of Fatigue Resistance of Coupler Connections in Aluminum Overhead Truss Structures" , 2021 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Yu, Danqing ;

Bennett, Caroline

2021-10-01

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Overhead truss sign structures (OHTSS) are widely used over highways across the nation. An overhead truss sign structure is comprised of a truss and t...
Full-Scale Wall of Wind Testing of Variable Message Signs (VMS) to Develop Drag Coefficients for AASHTO Supports Specifications

CITE Title : Full-Scale Wall of Wind Testing of Variable Message Signs (VMS) to Develop Drag Coefficients for AASHTO Supports Specifications Creator(s) : Chowdhury, Arindam Gan;Mirmiran, Amir;Fouad, Fouad H.;Hosch, Ian E.; Corporate Creator(s) : Florida International University;University of Alabama in Birmingham; Corporate Contributor(s) : National Center for Transportation Systems Productivity and Management (U.S.);United States. Dept. of Transportation. Research and Innovative Technology Administration;United States. Federal Highway Administration; Published Date : 2015-05-21 URL : /view/dot/36970 "Full-Scale Wall of Wind" (2015). "Full-Scale Wall of Wind Testing of Variable Message Signs (VMS) to Develop Drag Coefficients for AASHTO Supports Specifications" (2015) "Full-Scale Wall of Wind Testing of Variable Message Signs (VMS) to Develop Drag Coefficients for AASHTO Supports Specifications" , 2015 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Chowdhury, Arindam Gan ;

Mirmiran, Amir

2015-05-21

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A comprehensive study was conducted to develop and analyze drag coefficients for Variable Message Sign (VMS) structures for incorporation into the AAS...
Analysis of existing work-zone devices with MASH safety performance criteria.

CITE Title : Analysis of existing work-zone devices with MASH safety performance criteria. Creator(s) : Schmidt, J.D.;Sicking, D.L.;Lechtenberg, K.A.;Faller, R.K.;Holloway, J.C.; Corporate Creator(s) : Midwest Roadside Safety Facility Corporate Contributor(s) : Mid-America Transportation Center;United States. Federal Highway Administration; Published Date : 2009-02-01 Report Number : TRP-03-225-10 URL : /view/dot/26350 "Analysis of existing work-zone" (2009). "Analysis of existing work-zone devices with MASH safety performance criteria." (2009) "Analysis of existing work-zone devices with MASH safety performance criteria." , 2009 Export RIS Citation Information.

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Schmidt, J.D. ;

Sicking, D.L.

2009-02-01

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Crashworthy, work-zone, portable sign support systems accepted under NCHRP Report No. 350 were analyzed topredict their safety peformance according to...

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