Small Sign Support Analysis, Phase I


Book Description

This report describes a series of full-scale vehicular crash tests conducted to evaluate the impact performance of small sign supports used by the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). The tests were conducted and evaluated in accordance with the recommendations of NCHRP Report 230 and the 1985 AASHTO "Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals."




Small Sign Support Analysis, Phase III


Book Description

Guidelines were developed to assist the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) in (1) determining if an existing sign installation, not in compliance with current safety standards, should be replaced by a system that does meet the safety standards, and (2) selecting a cost effective sign support for new installations. A benefit/cost (B/C) program, developed at the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI) was used to develop the guidelines.




Small Sign Support Analysis, Phase II: Report


Book Description

This report, in two volumes, compiles the static, pendulum and full-scale crash test results of alternative small sign support systems for Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). The tests were conducted and evaluated in accordance with the recommendations of NCHRP Report 230 and the 1985 AASHTO "Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals."




Guidelines for Selecting a Cost-effective Small Highway Sign Support System


Book Description

Guidelines are presented to assist transportation agencies select a sign support system. Three major elements are addressed in the guidelines: safety, design, and economics. An economic analysis procedure was formulated whereby the present worth of initial and annual costs of a given support system can be computed and compared with costs of other systems. The procedure was used in an example to analyze the relative costs of available support systems for small sign installations. A limited sensitivity analysis was also performed to evaluate the influence of input parameters on costs.




Small Sign Support Analysis, Phase II: Appendices


Book Description

This report, in two volumes, compiles the static, pendulum and full-scale crash test results of alternative small sign support systems for Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT). The tests were conducted and evaluated in accordance with the recommendations of NCHRP Report 230 and the 1985 AASHTO "Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals."




High-Dimensional Data Analysis with Low-Dimensional Models


Book Description

Connects fundamental mathematical theory with real-world problems, through efficient and scalable optimization algorithms.