(Ebook) Roadside Design Guide by Agust Gudmundsson ISBN 9780521863926, 9781139182027, 9781560515098, 0521863929, 1139182021, 1560515090

(Ebook) Roadside Design Guide by Agust Gudmundsson ISBN 9780521863926, 9781139182027, 9781560515098, 0521863929, 1139182021, 1560515090

This Guide presents a synthesis of current information and operating practices related to roadside safety and is written in dual units (metric and U.S. Customary). The guide is intended to be used as a resource document from which individual highway agencies can develop standards and policies. It includes a synthesis of current information and operating practices related to roadside safety. It focuses on safety treatments that can minimize the likelihood of serious injuries when a motorist leaves the roadway. This guide was written for use by design engineers and professionals involved in roadside safety and is considered a significant tool that combines current research with practical experience. For the most part, roadside hardware tested and accepted under older guidelines that are no longer applicable has not been excluded in this edition. Content: Front Matter • List of Figures • List of Tables • Preface • Table of Contents 1. An Introduction to Roadside Safety 2. Economic Evaluation of Roadside Safety 3. Roadside Topography and Drainage Features 4. Sign, Signal, and Luminaire Supports, Utility Poles, Trees, and Similar Roadside Features 5. Roadside Barriers 6. Median Barriers 7. Bridge Railings and Transitions 8. End Treatments (Anchorages, Terminals, and Crash Cushions) 9. Traffic Barriers, Traffic Control Devices, and other Safety Features for Work Zones 10. Roadside Safety in Urban or Restricted Environments 11. Erecting Mailboxes on Streets and Highways 12. Roadside Safety on Low-Volume Roads and Streets • Glossary Index