The book also has 394 materials specifications and test methods commonly used in the construction of highway facilities. The specifications have been developed and maintained by transportation departments through participation in AASHTO’s Subcommittee on Materials. The book edition is organized in two volumes, Materials and Testing, and each volume has consists of two books. Also included is the single-volume AASHTO Provisional Standards, 2012 edition, which contains eight revised and 14 new provisional standards. To access the publication, go to https://bookstore.transportation.org/collection_detail.aspx?ID=115.

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For the past few years, demand in the market for a vacuum based lifter designed for handling and placing concrete traffic barriers has continued to grow. The need for the same level of capability realized in all other Vacuworx lifters has been a constant – and we have heard you – we have heard you loud and clear. And so now for the first time ever you can enjoy all of the same benefits that you have always experienced from all of our other heavy duty lifting products – in a lifter specifically designed for working with these difficult to maneuver barriers. Both on site and in the yard handling and placement have just become a non-issue. You can now realize the same levels of increased safety and productivity by cutting both your overall install time and ground personnel by more than half.

The lifter is designed for use with a large variety of host equipment and is intended to be used in confined spaces with mobility restrictions. Off loading and installation is extremely fast meaning that your turn around time and ground personnel are reduced significantly – and both personnel and equipment have a dramatically reduced amount of time of exposure.

The lifter can work effectively with all sizes of barriers and has a four to one safe working load capacity of 7500 lbs. The lifter is completely self contained with an integrated diesel engine and operates with a matched tolerance gearing system that permits optimum operation for both the engine and vacuum pump helping to create maximum continuous output and longer run life.

When you put all of this together – you can see pretty quickly that just like the rest of the Vacuworx Lifting systems, the math gets pretty simple real fast – no wonder Vacuworx vacuum based technology heavy-duty lifting equipment continues to be the preferred choice around the world.

For a demonstration or to arrange to see and work with the new Concrete Barrier Lifter contact us at www.vacuworx.com or call us at 1-866-664-3450

The Yodock® Wall Company, Inc. has determined that the ease of intentional movement of the traditional temporary sign support creates an unacceptable risk to pedestrians and motorists. Also many temporary signs are used in areas where underground cables or structures prevent a sign from being posted into the surface. To help eliminate these risks, a temporary sign support kit was developed to be used in conjunction with the Yodock® 2001 or 2001M.

Road Closure/Type III Barricade:The Yodock System is crashworthy and more effective at preventing unauthorized access to restricted areas than conventional type III barricades. Because the system is water ballasted, it is difficult to move, eliminating the need for labor intensive sandbags.

Temporary Sign Support:The Yodock System is crashworthy and more effective when used as a Temporary Sign Support because of its difficulty to move when ballasted.

Advantages

• High visibility increases motorist decision sight distance
• Water ballast makes it difficult for unauthorized movement or removal
• Meets NCHRP 350 and has been accepted by the FHWA for 62 mph work zones
• Eliminates the need for sand bags
• Meets MUTCD requirements for Temporary Sign Support

In recent years, light towers have gone through many positive changes. The quality and output of light, and the tower design itself, have all greatly improved to deliver safer and more efficient work sites than ever before.

Light Quality

The first step in producing a better quality of light began with developments in the fixtures. Previous coaxial fixtures were large and vulnerable to damage, and their design didn’t allow for very efficient light output.  The parallel lamp design now used on most modern light towers is more compact and less prone to damage.  But more than that, parallel lamp fixtures provide a more even and higher output of light, increasing visibility and site safety.

But the industry continues to evolve. New lighting systems produce a brighter, whiter light. This latest technology utilizes 1,250-watt lamps producing 150,000 lumens each. This not only provides a greater quantity of light, but these lights also have a higher Color Rendering Index (CRI). A higher CRI means objects are seen more clearly and appear more like they would in natural sunlight, minimizing the risk of accidents and mistakes.

Setup for Safety

To properly position light towers, The area to be illuminated must be evaluated to determine the required level of illumination.  Independently-developed photometric charts available from the light tower manufacturer will help determine number of light towers required and how they must be positioned on the jobsite to achieve the optimum illumination level.  Once the light tower positioning has been established, be certain that the trailer outriggers can be fully extended and the jacks firmly supported on solid ground.  Use the jacks to level the trailer and ensure that it is stable before raising the lights.  Always make certain that there are no overhead power lines or other obstructions that can cause operator injury or death, and only then extend the tower.

Lighting the Way

Properly adjusting the lights can sometimes be tricky with a standard fold-down type tower because it requires that the operator visualize how the lights should be positioned while the tower is lying down.  The latest vertical only light tower designs simplify setup and allow the lights to be intuitively aimed while the tower is in its lowest position.  Since the light’s direction does not change as the tower is raised, it is easy to see exactly how the lights must be positioned before raising the tower.

Also, today’s vertical-only towers enable all four lights to be aimed straight down, “street light” fashion.  This is an especially useful safety feature in highway construction zones as it allows the area in the vicinity of the light tower to be well-illuminated without blinding oncoming traffic.

The right light tower can be priceless. From the enhanced quality of light output to the new, compact designs, today’s light towers are much more than just a simple source of illumination.  When it comes to safety, these are benefits that anyone can clearly see — even in the dark.

Omni-Brite

Omni-Brite S-9000C is the sister product to S-9000 and is a flexible, microprismatic material suitable for conversion into cone collars and similar products.

6600 Translucent Reflective Sheeting is engineered for all back-lit signing applications including airport runway signs or emergency exit signs where loss of internal illumination could be fatal.

Rugged steel construction.
Compatible with all late model pickup trucks.
Adjustable for bed width of 54”-60” and bed length 5.5’ to 8.0’.

NO DRILL installation with the Super Clamp system.
Compatible with truck assessories; complete use of trailer hitch for transporting attenuators or arrow boards.

Standard: Air-Star Sirocco Lighting Balloon brackets for night time use.
Made in the USA AWS D1.1 Fabrication.

This sign’s lightweight design (26 lbs- sign and base), and quick release system-that allows the sign to be removed from the base in less than five seconds, makes this unit Ideal for use in school zones, in order to provide additional protection of the crosswalks frequented by children. This sign is easily transported via the included carrying bag. Ped-in-a-Bag™ also comes standard with Impact Recovery Systems’ patented, anti-twist reactive spring system that is designed to return the unit to its original position after impact.

For more information: http://www.impactrecovery.com/, 800.736.4477, info@impactrecovery.com

TraffiCalm Systems, which manufactures and distributes traffic calming driver feedback signs worldwide, has a new “Trade In/Trade Up“ Program for older 3M flip-disk designed radar signs, to newer energy-efficient DriveBrite LED technology signs.

The program offers end-customers $500 off of the suggested list price on TraffiCalm Systems’ DriveBrite signs, and is available through TraffiCalm Systems’ nationwide network of distribution partners.

“There are literally thousands of the older 3M flip-disk signs out there, and while they might still be working, this ‘Trade In/Trade Up’ Program will help users save big dollars – especially when budgets are tight!” said Jan DeSantis, business development manager for TraffiCalm Systems, in a press release. “It also  moves them into technology that  offers more features, flexibility, and cost savings over the long run.”The “Trade In/Trade Up” program is designed to make it easier for states, cities, municipalities, Departments of Transportation, or other agencies to move away from older electromechanical flip-disk devices and access new, lighter, more energy-efficient technology that is both more reliable and easier to install and service. In addition, buyers will realize additional cost saving by not being required to ship back the older trade in units. Customers merely sign a decommissioning/elimination document with the retired unit’s serial number when issuing a PO for the new unit to one of TraffiCalm Systems’ distribution partners.

“As an added benefit, TraffiCalm Systems will ship the new DriveBrite units to their distribution partner, their installer, or directly to site within a standard of 5 working days.” added DeSantis. “This is a great opportunity for organizations and agencies to upgrade their traffic calming solutions and while saving money!

“There are literally thousands of the older 3M flip-disk signs out there, and while they might still be working, this ‘Trade In/Trade Up’ Program will help users save big dollars – especially when budgets are tight!“ added DeSantis. “It also  moves them into technology that  offers more features, flexibility, and cost savings over the long run.“The “Trade In/Trade Up“ program is designed to make it easier for states, cities, municipalities, Departments of Transportation, or other agencies to move away from older electromechanical flip-disk devices and access new, lighter, more energy-efficient technology that is both more reliable and easier to install and service.

In addition, buyers will realize additional cost saving by not being required to ship back the older trade in units. Customers merely sign a decommissioning/elimination document with the retired unit’s serial number when issuing a PO for the new unit to one of TraffiCalm Systems’ distribution partners.”

As an added benefit, TraffiCalm Systems will ship the new DriveBrite units to their distribution partner, their installer, or directly to site within a standard of five working days.” added DeSantis. “This is a great opportunity for organizations and agencies to upgrade their traffic calming solutions and while saving money!”

The goal of the “Trade In/Trade Up” Program is to offer government & law enforcement, and those responsible for school zone, neighborhood and pedestrian, or work zone safety a cost saving opportunity to acquire a newer more energy-efficient and effective solution.Beginning immediately TraffiCalm Systems is providing quotes and taking “Trade In/Trade Up” Program orders through their Distribution Partners!

TraffiCalm Systems’ DriveBrite radar speed signs address the challenges and meet the needs of those seeking effective traffic calming solutions.  With a comprehensive feature set and modular design DriveBrite signs are a smart choice for users seeking to move away from the older electromechanical technology to new units that are:

• More Energy-efficient: Especially important in solar applications!
• More Reliable & Durable: Because there are no mechanical moving parts!
• Easier to Install and Service: Modular design does not require a technician, and are almost half the weight of the older units!

For additional information on TraffiCalm Systems’ “Trade In/Trade Up” Program or the DriveBrite driver feedback signs and traffic calming solutions, visit the website at http://www.TraffiCalmSystems.com/products/ to contact a regional TraffiCalm Systems Distribution Partner, download current product specifications and brochures, research possible funding sources, and access traffic calming solutions and studies.TraffiCalm Systems’ DriveBrite radar driver feedback signs are currently available in two sizes targeted for urban, and highway use, along with a remarkably affordable residential size sign due in the second quarter of 2012. All signs feature a selection of available intelligent power management options that make the signs ideal for use in a wide variety of settings along with solar options for areas of installation where direct power is not available or is cost prohibitive.

With DriveBrite signs, information such as traffic volume, peak traffic hours, vehicle speeds, and more can be quickly downloaded directly via a wireless Bluetooth link that allows local law enforcement, public transit authorities, and local Department of Transportation (DOT) offices to make planning and enforcement decisions based on timely access to valuable traffic data.

DriveBrite Highway Driver Feedback (SPEED LIMIT) and Variable Speed Limit (YOUR SPEED) Signs: Accurate and readable at high speeds for better highway safety; Real time speed feedback; Bluetooth Class 1 connectivity, programmable speed thresholds; High-impact polycarbonate electronics unit, Solar power options. Offered in a 48-inch by 60-inch size with 22-inch LED speed display in white, yellow, fluorescent yellow-green, or fluorescent orange faceplate.

DriveBrite Urban Driver Feedback (SPEED LIMIT) and Variable Speed Limit (YOUR SPEED) Signs: Ensure urban roadway safety with precision, durability, and reliability; Bright, visible LED readout; Fully programmable sign sensitivity and alerts; Bluetooth Class 1 connectivity, Solar power options. Offered in a 30-inch by 41-inch size with 15-inch LED speed display in white, yellow, fluorescent yellow-green, or fluorescent orange faceplate.

PreView Radar sensors detect an object outside of the operators view. An active warning alert sounds in the cab, giving the driver time to react and prevent an accident. As the equipment gets closer to the object, the alert increases in speed, while more LEDs illuminate.

Visit http://www.previewradar.com/

The TSD Security Bollard was successfully tested (Oct 2010) at Calspan Transportation Sciences Center, and is in compliance with the new ATSM Standard as a L3/K12 Retractable Security Bollard, without exception or limitation.

However, to meet the strict Russian requirements, the Security Bollard was subjected to special demolition and crash tests conducted by the Russian Army under the close supervision of Kremlin Security Officers.

The major crash tests required the Security Bollard to successfully prevent penetration by a 6.8 ton (15,000 lbs) vehicle crashed at 65 kph (40 mph) Impact Resistance for the K8 Model, and at 80 kph (50 mph) Impact Resistance for the K12 model.

In competition with bollards from several other nations, the TSD K12 High Security Bollard was approved and chosen for the full protection of the Kremlin Compound.

TSD Security Bollards have a unique operating system.  When multiple bollards are installed in a line, each individual bollard can be operated separately, as opposed to the existing method of one (1) drive unit for the entire bollard line.  In addition, any combination of bollards in a multiple row of bollards can be programmed to operate as separate units.

The TSD Security Bollards, manufactured in Israel, are controlled by the Israeli Trade Act (1985) and are to be evaluated and considered made in the United States, with certain limited exceptions, under the Buy American Act of 1933 and in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Trident Security Devices, Incorporated (TSDI) is a manufacturer and distributor of an extensive line of safety and security products that meet the needs and requirements of government, the military and private industry.