Evaluating the use of tow plows in Michigan.

Bandara, Nishantha; Jensen, Elin; Holt, Frank; Lawrence Technological University. Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering

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Evaluating the use of tow plows in Michigan.

2016-09-30
By Bandara, Nishantha ; Jensen, Elin ; Holt, Frank

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Bandara, Nishantha ; Jensen, Elin ; Holt, Frank

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Lawrence Technological University. Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering
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Michigan. Dept. of Transportation. Research Administration ; United States. Federal Highway Administration

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Benefit Cost Analysis Cost-benefit Data Collection Evaluation Field Studies Friction Literature Reviews Maintenance Operating Speed Snowplows Snow Removal State Of The Practice Surveys Towing Vehicles Tow Plow Traffic Delays Traffic Speed Training Transportation Departments Travel Delay Winter
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SPR-1623
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Tech Report
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United States ; Michigan

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Final report
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Lawrence Technological University. Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering
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The main objective of this project is to identify the cost-benefit of Tow Plow usage on different routes in order to determine where Tow Plows can be included in the snow maintenance fleet in a safe and economical manner. During this study, state-of-the-practice information on Tow Plows was gathered through a comprehensive literature review and Tow Plow usage survey. The survey was conducted among highway agencies in the snowy regions of the United States and Canada. A field evaluation of the Tow Plow was performed on several different types of snow routes during a few winter storms with varying severity. The field evaluation included gathering data related to visual condition of the pavement behind the Tow Plow and regular plow, operating speed of the snow plows, friction level of the pavement behind the different types of plows, and the traffic condition behind the snow plows. Based on the collected data, conclusions indicate that there is no statistically significant difference in friction levels behind the different types of plows and operating speeds were also compatible between snow plows. Although, the traffic conditions behind a Tow Plow were severe during winter maintenance operations, overall travel delay during the winter storms was significantly less as verified by analyzing traffic speed data collected during winter storms. The cost-benefit of using the Tow Plow and the most cost effective equipment combination were determined by using winter maintenance cost data reported by Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) personnel and traffic delay data computed by using observed traffic speed during winter storms. A training video for Tow Plow operators was also developed as part of this research project.
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2013-0065
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