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Development Guidance for Sign Design Standards0-6363-1C. Silvestri, D.R. Arrington, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesFebruary 2012
Determination of Minimum Height and Lateral Design Load for MASH Test Level 4 Bridge Rails9-1002-5N.M. Sheikh, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesDecember 2011
MASH Test 3-11 on the 5-Inch Cast In Place Deck Barrier Anchors9-1002-7D.R. Arrington, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesDecember 2011
MASH Test 3-37 of the TxDOT 31-Inch W-Beam Downstream Anchor Terminal9-1002-6D.R. Arrington, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesDecember 2011
Development of a MASH TL-2 Guardrail-to-Bridge Rail Transition Compatible with 31-inch Guardrail9-1002-8R.P. Bligh, D.R. Arrington, W.L. MengesDecember 2011
Development of a MASH TL-3 Median Barrier Gate9-1002-2R.P. Bligh, D.R. Arrington, C. Silvestri, W.L. MengesJune 2011
Guidelines for Designing Bridge Piers and Abutments for Vehicle Collisions9-4973-P2C.E. Buth, M.S. Brackin, L.S. Chatham, D.L. Bullard, R.R. Haug, W.F. Williams, G. Fry, D. Lord, S.R. Geedipally, A. Abu-Odeh, W.L. MengesApril 2011
Collision Loads on Bridge Piers: Phase 2. Report of Guidelines for Designing Bridge Piers and Abutments for Vehicle Collisions9-4973-2C.E. Buth, M.S. Brackin, W.F. Williams, G. FryMarch 2011
Mash Test 3-11 on the Texas T101 Bridge Rail9-1002-1R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesMarch 2011
Mash Test 3-11 of the TxDOT Single Slope Bridge Rail (Type SSTR) on Pan-Formed Bridge Deck9-1002-3W.F. Williams, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesMarch 2011
Mash Test 3-10 on 31-Inch W-Beam Guardrail with Standard Offset Blocks9-1002-4R.P. Bligh, A. Abu-Odeh, W.L. MengesMarch 2011
MASH Test 3-11 of the TXDOT Portable Type 2 PCTB with Sign Support Assembly0-6143-1W.F. Williams, W.L. MengesJanuary 2011
On-Going Evaluation of Traffic Control Devices0-6384-1P.J. Carlson, R.P. Bligh, A.M. Pike, J.D. Miles, W.L. Menges, S.C. PaulusSeptember 2010
Analysis of Large Truck Collisions with Bridge Piers: Phase 1. Report of Guidelines for Designing Bridge Piers and Abutments for Vehicle Collisions9-4973-1C.E. Buth, W.F. Williams, M.S. Brackin, D. Lord, S.R. Geedipally, A. Abu-OdehMay 2010
Evaluation of Barriers for Very High Speed Roadways0-6071-2R.P. Bligh, N.M. Sheikh, A. Abu-Odeh, W.L. MengesMarch 2010
NCHRP Report 350 Crash Testing and Evaluation of the S-Square® Mailbox System0-5210-7R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesJanuary 2010
Guidelines for Designing Bridge Piers and Abutments for Vehicle Collisions9-4973-SC.E. Buth, M.S. Brackin, W.F. Williams, G. Fry, D. Lord, S.R. Geedipally, A. Abu-Odeh 2010
Development of Guidelines for Cable Median Barrier Systems in Texas0-5609-2S.A. Cooner, Y.K. Rathod, D.C. Alberson, R.P. Bligh, S.E. Ranft, D. SunDecember 2009
Dynamic Testing of the T223 Bridge Rail0-5210-8W.F. Williams, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesSeptember 2009
Performance Evaluation of Cable Median Barrier Systems in Texas0-5609-1S.A. Cooner, Y.K. Rathod, D.C. Alberson, R.P. Bligh, S.E. Ranft, D. SunAugust 2009
Crash Testing and Evaluation of TxDOT Burn Ban Signs0-5210-5R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesAugust 2009
NCHRP Report 350 Test 3-11 of the Modified T8 Bridge Rail0-5210-6R.P. Bligh, W.F. Williams, W.L. MengesApril 2009
Analysis of a Flexible Bridge Rail System for High-Speed Roadways0-5210-4R.P. Bligh, A. Abu-Odeh, W.F. Williams, W.L. MengesDecember 2008
In-Service Evaluation of Cable Median Barrier Performance0-5609-SS.A. Cooner, D.C. Alberson, R.P. Bligh, S.E. Ranft, Y.K. Rathod, D. SunAugust 2008
Crash Testing and Evaluation of F-Shape Barriers on Slopes0-5210-3N.M. Sheikh, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesMarch 2008
Initial Assessment of Compliance of Texas Roadside Safety Hardware with Proposed Update to NCHRP Report 3500-5526-1R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesSeptember 2007
Repair/Retrofit Anchorage Designs for Bridge Rails0-4823-T1-1W.F. Williams, C.E. Buth, W.L. MengesMarch 2007
Development of a Low-Profile to F-Shape Transition Barrier Segment0-5527-1W.L. Beason, N.M. Sheikh, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesJanuary 2007
Crash Testing and Evaluation of the Shur-Tite (R) Multiple-Mailbox Mount0-5210-2N.M. Sheikh, R.P. Bligh, W.L. Menges, R.R. HaugNovember 2006
Adhesive Anchors for Retrofit/Repair of Bridge Rails: Summary Report0-4823-T1-SW.F. WilliamsOctober 2006
An Overview of the Development of a TxDOT In-Service Performance Evaluation Process for Roadside Safety Features0-4366-SI. van Schalkwyk, R.P. Bligh, D.C. Alberson, D. Lance Bullard, Jr., D. Lord, S. MiaouAugust 2006
Retrofit Railings for Truss Bridges0-4419-5C.E. Buth, W.F. Williams, W.L. Menges, R.R. HaugOctober 2005
Evaluation of Florida DOT Transportation Safety Devices9-8132-SD.C. AlbersonJuly 2005
Portable Concrete Traffic Barrier for Maintenance Operations0-4692-1R.P. Bligh, N.M. Sheikh, W.L. Menges, R.R. HaugMay 2005
Development of Low-Deflection Precast Concrete Barrier0-4162-3R.P. Bligh, N.M. Sheikh, W.L. Menges, R.R. HaugJanuary 2005
Developing an In-Service Performance Evaluation (ISPE) for Roadside Safety Features in Texas0-4366-1I. van Schalkwyk, R.P. Bligh, D.C. Alberson, D.L. Bullard, D. Lord, S. MiaouDecember 2004
Railing Design for New Truss Bridges0-4419-4W.F. Williams, C. Eugene Buth, W.L. MengesOctober 2004
TL-4 Crash Testing of the F411 Bridge Rail9-8132-P7D.C. Alberson, W.L. Menges, R.R. HaugOctober 2004
Testing of the Retrofitted T102R Bridge Railing409390-1W.F. WilliamsJune 2004
Evaluation of the FDOT Variant of the Modified Kansas Corral Bridge Railing9-8132-2D.C. AlbersonMarch 2004
Testing and Evaluation of the Florida Jersey Safety Shaped Bridge Rail9-8132-1D.C. Alberson, W.F. Williams, W.L. Menges, R. HaugFebruary 2004
Dynamic Response of Guardrail Systems Encased in Pavement Mow Strips0-4162-2R.P. Bligh, N.R. Seckinger, A. Abu-Odeh, P.N. Roschke, W.L. Menges, R. HaugJanuary 2004
Performance of the TxDOT T202 (MOD) Bridge Rail Reinforced with Fiber Reinforced Polymer Bars0-4138-3C.E. Buth, W.F. Williams, R.P. Bligh, W.L. Menges, R. HaugNovember 2003
Evaluation of Guardrail to Concrete Bridge Rail Transitions0-4564-1R.P. Bligh, W.L. Menges, R. HaugOctober 2003
Crash Testing and Evaluation of the Modified T77 Bridge Rail0-4852-1D.L. Bullard, C.E. Buth, W.F. Williams, W.L. Menges, R. HaugSeptember 2003
Design and Evaluation of the TxDOT F411 and T77 Aesthetic Bridge Rails4288-1D.L. Bullard, W.F. Williams, W.L. Menges, R. HaugOctober 2002
Evaluation of Dual Support, Triangular Slip-Base Sign Installations0-1792-8R.P. Bligh, D.C. Alberson, W.L. Menges, R. HaugSeptember 2002
Evaluation of Texas Grid-Slot Portable Concrete Barrier System0-4162-1R.P. Bligh, D.L. Bullard, W.L. Menges, B.G. ButlerApril 2002
Summary and Recommendations of Recycled Materials in Roadside Safety Devices1458-SR.P. Bligh, D.C. Alberson, B.G. ButlerFebruary 2002
Laboratory Testing of Recycled Materials in Roadside Safety Devices1458-2R.P. Bligh, D.C. Alberson, A.O. Atahan, A.R. BowenNovember 2001
Testing and Evaluation of Molded Plastic Mailboxes0-1792-6R.P. Bligh, W.L. Menges, S.K. SandersSeptember 2001
NCHRP Report 350 Test 3-11 of the Steel-Backed Timber Guardrail405181-2D.L. Bullard, W.L. Menges, S.K. SandersJune 2001
Testing and Evaluation of Slip Base Sign Supports0-1792-5R.P. Bligh, D.L. Bullard, W.L. Menges, S.K. SchoenemanMay 2001
Testing and Evaluation of Recycled Materials in Roadside Safety Devices1458-3R.P. Bligh, W.L. Menges, D.C. AlbersonApril 2001
Evaluation of Design and Retrofit Concepts for Slip-Base Sign Support Systems7-3911-SR.P. Bligh, C.E. Buth, W.L. Menges, B.G. ButlerFebruary 2001
Testing and Evaluation of a Pedestal Base Sign Support0-1792-3D.L. Bullard, R.P. Bligh, W.L. Menges, S.K. SandersJanuary 2001
Testing and Evaluation of the Solar Panel Sign Support System0-1792-4D.L. Bullard, R.P. Bligh, W.L. Menges, S.K. SandersJanuary 2001
Impact Performance Evaluation of Work Zone Traffic Control Devices0-1792-2R.P. Bligh, D.L. Bullard, W.L. Menges, S.K. SandersDecember 2000
Testing and Evaluation of a Modified G4(1S) Guardrail with W150x17.9 Steel Blockouts405421-2C.E. Buth, W.L. MengesFebruary 1999
NCHRP Report 350 Test 3-11 of the Texas Type T6 Bridge Rail0-1804-4C.E. Buth, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesJuly 1998
NCHRP Report 350 Test 3-38 of the Modified Narrow Connecticut Impact Attenuation System (NCIAS)404231-5C.E. Buth, W.L. MengesJuly 1998
Test Level 2 Evaluation of the RENCO Ren-Gard 815 Truck Mounted Attenuator400001-REN 1&2C.E. Buth, W.L. MengesJuly 1998
NCHRP Report 350 Test 3-11 of the Texas Type T411 Bridge Rail0-1804-3C.E. Buth, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesMay 1998
Compliance Testing of an End Treatment for the Low-Profile Concrete Barrier1403-SW.L. Beason, W.L. Menges, D.L. IveyMay 1998
Testing of State Roadside Safety Systems Volume V: Appendix D - Crash Testing and Evaluation of a Washington, DC, PL-1 Bridge RailK.K. Mak, W.L. MengesFebruary 1998
Testing of State Roadside Safety Systems Volume XIII: Appendix L - Crash Testing and Evaluation of the Modified MELTFHWA-RD-98-048K.K. Mak, W.L. MengesFebruary 1998
Testing of State Roadside Safety Systems Volume XI: Appendix J - Crash Testing and Evaluation of Existing Guardrail SystemsFHWA-RD-98-046K.K. Mak, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesFebruary 1998
Testing of State Roadside Safety Systems Volume X: Appendix I - Crash Testing and Evaluation of a Mini-MELT for a W-Beam, Weak-Post (G2) Guardrail SystemFHWA-RD-98-045K.K. Mak, W.L. MengesFebruary 1998
Testing of State Roadside Safety Systems Volume IX Appendix H- Crash Testing and Evaluation of the NETC Pl-2 Bridge Rail DesignFHWA-RD-98-044K.K. Mak, W.L. MengesFebruary 1998
Testing of State Roadside Safety Systems Volume VIII: Appendix G - Crash Testing and Evaluation of the Single Slope Bridge RailFHWA-RD-98-043K.K. Mak, W.L. MengesFebruary 1998
Testing of State Roadside Safety Systems Volume VII: Appendix F - Crash Testing and Evaluation of the Minnesota Swing-Away Mailbox SupportFHWA-RD-98-042K.K. Mak, W.L. MengesFebruary 1998
Testing of State Roadside Safety Systems Volume VI: Appendix E - Crash Testing and Evaluation of a Modified Breakaway Cable Terminal (BCT) DesignFHWA-RD-98-041K.K. Mak, W.L. MengesFebruary 1998
Evaluation of a Modified Steel Post W-Beam Guardrail System7-3963-SR.P. Bligh, W.L. Menges, B.G. ButlerNovember 1997
Evaluation of Work Zone Barricades7-3910-SK.K. Mak, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesNovember 1997
Furnace Butt Welded Pipe for Small Sign Supports7-2996-SC.E. Buth, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesNovember 1997
Testing and Evaluation of a Modified Steel Post W-Beam Guardrail with Recycled Polyethylene BlockoutsProject 400001-MPTR.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesFebruary 1997
Testing and Evaluation of W-Beam Guardrails Buried-In-Backslope99-055A.G. Arnold, C.E. Buth, W.L. MengesFebruary 1997
Testing and Evaluation of the W-Beam Transition (on Steel Posts with Timber Blockouts) to the Vertical Flared Back Concrete Bridge ParapetFHWA-RD-96-200K.K. Mak, W.L. Menges 1997
Testing of New Bridge Rail and Transition Designs, Volume I: Technical ReportFHWA-RD-93-058C.E. Buth, T.J. Hirsch, W.L. Menges 1997
Evaluation of Sign Substrates for Use with Plastic Drums2924-3FK.K. Mak, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesDecember 1996
Testing of State Roadside Safety Systems Volume XIV: Appendix M - Laboratory and Pendulum Testing of Modified Breakaway Wooden PostsFHWA-RD-96K.K. Mak, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesSeptember 1996
Testing of State Roadside Safety Systems: Volume I - Technical ReportFHWA-RD-96-K.K. Mak, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesSeptember 1996
Testing of State Roadside Safety Systems Volume IV: Appendix C - Crash Test and Evaluation of a Pennsylvania Transition DesignFHWA-RD-96K.K. Mak, W.L. MengesAugust 1996
Testing of State Roadside Safety Systems Volume III: Appendix B - Crash Testing and Evaluation of a Guardrail System for Low-Fill CulvertFHWA-RD-96K.K. Mak, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesAugust 1996
Testing of State Roadside Safety Systems, Volume II: Appendix A - Crash Testing and Evaluation of a Michigan Thrie-Beam Transition DesignFHWA-RD-96K.K. Mak, W.L. MengesAugust 1996
NCHRP Report 350 Compliance Tests of the V-Loc Sign Support System (Prepared for Foresight Products, Inc.)405631-1FR.P. Bligh, W.L. Menges, D.C. AlbersonAugust 1996
NCHRP Report 350 Test 3-34 on the ADIEM (Prepared for Trinity Industries and Texas Transportation Institute, Contract No. 220538.)D.L. Ivey, R.P. Bligh, W.L. Menges, J.C. Liu, A.G. ArnoldAugust 1996
Design and Testing of a Break Away Mount for Cluster Box Unit (CBU) and Neighborhood Delivery and Collection Box Unit (NDCBU)Research Project 405461D.L. Bullard, D.C. Alberson, W.L. MengesMay 1996
NCHRP Report 350 Compliance Test 5-12 of the 1.07 m Vertical Wall Bridge Railing405511-2D.C. Alberson, R.A. Zimmer, W.L. MengesMay 1996
Testing and Evaluation of the Wyoming 740WYBRAIL Bridge Railing SystemFHWA-RD-96K.K. Mak, D.L. Bullard, W.L. MengesMay 1996
Development and Testing of the Steel U-Channel Slip Splice Sign Support220500D.L. Bullard, D.C. Alberson, W.L. MengesMarch 1996
Evaluation of Work Zone Barricades and Temporary Sign Supports5388-1FK.K. Mak, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesFebruary 1996
Testing and Evaluation of the Modified MELTFHWA-RD-96-202D.C. Alberson, D.L. BullardFebruary 1996
NCHRP Report 350 Compliance Test 3-11 of the 1.07-Meter Vertical Wall Bridge Railing (Prepared for TTI Project No. 405511-1.)FHWA-RD-96-174D.C. Alberson, R.A. Zimmer, W.L. Menges 1996
NCHRP Report 350 Compliance Test 3-11 of the Modified G4(1S) Guardrail with Timber BlockoutsFHWA-RD-96-175D.L. Bullard, W.L. Menges, D.C. Alberson 1996
Wyoming Test Level 4 Bridge RailingTTI-1996-1K.K. Mak, W.L. Menges, D.L. BullardDecember 1995
NCHRP Report 350 Compliance Tests of the ADIEMTTI-1995-5D.L. Ivey, D.C. Alberson, W.L. MengesDecember 1995
NCHRP Report 350 Compliance Tests of the ET-2000Projects 220510 & 220537H.E. Ross, W.L. Menges, D.L. BullardAugust 1995
Applications of Recycled Materials in Roadside Safety Devices1458-1R.P. Bligh, D.C. Alberson, B.G. ButlerJune 1995
End Terminal for Box-Beam Median Barrier: Final ReportK.K. Mak, R.P. Bligh, D.L. Bullard, W.L. MengesJune 1995
Short-Radius Thrie Beam Treatment for Intersecting Streets and Drives1442-1FR.P. Bligh, H.E. Ross, D.C. AlbersonNovember 1994
Mailbox Bracket Crash Tests1945-2FH.E. Ross, D.L. Bullard, D.C. AlbersonNovember 1993
Testing of New Bridge Rail and Transition Designs, Volume Viii: Br27c Bridge Railing, Appendix GC.E. Buth, T.J. Hirsch, W.L. Menges 1993
Testing of New Bridge Rail Transition Designs, Volume V: 32-In (813-Mm) Concrete Parapet Bridge Railing, Appendix DC.E. Buth, T.J. Hirsch, W.L. Menges 1993
Testing of New Bridge Rail and Transition Designs, Volume II: Oregon Side Mounted Bridge Railing, Appendix AC.E. Buth, T.J. Hirsch, W.L. Menges 1993
Testing of New Bridge Rail and Transition Designs, Volume Xii: Oregon Transition, Appendix KC.E. Buth, T.J. Hirsch, W.L. Menges 1993
Testing of New Bridge Rail and Transition Designs, Volume Xiii: 32-In ( 813-Mm) Thrie-Beam Transition, Appendix LC.E. Buth, T.J. Hirsch, W.L. Menges 1993
Testing of New Bridge Rail and Transition Designs, Volume Xi: 42-In (1. 07-M) F-Shape Bridge Railing Appendix JC.E. Buth, T.J. Hirsch, W.L. Menges 1993
Testing of New Bridge Rail and Transition Designs, Volume Vii: 32-In ( 813-Mm) F-Shape Bridge Railing, Appendix FC.E. Buth, T.J. Hirsch, W.L. Menges 1993
Testing of New Bridge Rail and Transition Designs, Volume X: 42-In (1. 07-M) Concrete Parapet Bridge Railing, Appendix IC.E. Buth, T.J. Hirsch, W.L. Menges 1993
Testing of New Bridge Rail and Transition Designs, Volume Vi: 32-In ( 813-Mm) New Jersey Safety Shape, Appendix EC.E. Buth, T.J. Hirsch, W.L. Menges 1993
Testing of New Bridge Rail and Transition Designs, Volume Iv: Illinois 23991 Bridge Railing, Appendix CC.E. Buth, T.J. Hirsch, W.L. Menges 1993
Testing of New Bridge Rail and Transition Designs, Volume Ix: Illinois Side-Mounted Bridge Railing, Appendix HC.E. Buth, T.J. Hirsch, W.L. Menges 1993
Testing of New Bridge Rail and Transition Designs, Volume III: Br27d Bridge Railing, Appendix BC.E. Buth, T.J. Hirsch, W.L. Menges 1993
Testing and Evaluation of Work Zone Traffic Control Devices1938-1FK.K. Mak, R.A. Zimmer, W.L. MengesNovember 1991
An Evaluation of Selected Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMA's) with Recommended Performance Specifications991-1L.I. Griffin, R.A. Zimmer, W.L. Menges, K.K. MakAugust 1991
Comparative Crash Tests Conducted on Seven Different Makes and Models of Truck Mounted Attenuators (TMA's)991-2W.L. MengesAugust 1991
Aesthetically Pleasing Concrete Combination Pedestrian-Traffic Bridge Rail - Texas Type C4111185-3FT.J. Hirsch, C.E. Buth, W.L. MengesFebruary 1991
Testing and Evaluation of Work Zone Traffic Control Devices1917-1FK.K. Mak, W.L. MengesOctober 1990
Aesthetically Pleasing Steel Pipe Bridge Rail - Texas Type T4211185-2T.J. Hirsch, C.E. Buth, W.L. Menges, D. KaderkaMay 1990
Testing and Evaluation of Sign Support with Cluster Attachments7137-1K.K. Mak, W.L. MengesApril 1990
Crash Test of Texas T202 Bridge Rail1179-2FT.J. Hirsch, C.E. Buth, W.L. Menges, D. KaderkaMay 1989
Aesthetically Pleasing Concrete Beam and Posts Bridge Rail - Texas Type T4111185-1T.J. Hirsch, C.E. Buth, W.L. Menges, D. KaderkaMarch 1989
Test and Evaluation of Neighborhood Mailbox343-2W.L. Menges, H.E. Ross 1984