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Signs on Concrete Median Barriers0-6646-1A. Abu-Odeh, W.F. Williams, M. Ferdous, M.T. Spencer, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesApril 2013
MASH Full-Scale Crash Testing of 4-ft Mounting Height, 24"x30" Chevron Sign Installed on 5.5H:1V Slope Ditch9-1002-12-6C. Silvestri Dobrovolny, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesApril 2013
Development and MASH Full-Scale Crash Testing of a High-Mounting-Height Temporary Single Sign Support with Aluminum Sign9-1002-12-5C.S. Dobrovolny, D.R. Arrington, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesMarch 2013
MASH TL-3 Testing and Evaluation of the TxDOT T131RC Bridge Rail Transition9-1002-12-4W.F. Williams, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesMarch 2013
MASH Test 3-11 on the T131RC Bridge Rail9-1002-12-1W.F. Williams, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesOctober 2012
MASH TL-3 Testing and Evaluation of a Steel Bridge Rail with Pickets9-1002-12-2W.F. Williams, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesOctober 2012
Rebar Locator for Pinned Precast Barrier ApplicationC. Silvestri, W.F. WilliamsAugust 2012
Development and Testing of Anchored Temporary Concrete Barrier for Use on Asphalt405160-00025N.M. Sheikh, W.L. MengesMay 2012
Crash Testing and Evaluation of the 12 ft Pinned F-Shape Temporary Barrier405160-3-1N.M. Sheikh, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesApril 2012
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
Guardrail Deflection Analysis, Phase I: (2010-11)405160-24A. Abu-Odeh, K. Kim, R.P. BlighAugust 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
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
Crash Wall Design for Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) Retaining Wall Phase I: Engineering Analysis and Simulation405160-15A. Abu-Odeh, K. Kim, W.F. Williams, C.E. Buth, C.A. PattonMarch 2011
Development of a TL-3 Deep Beam Tubular Backup Bridge Rail476890-1A. Abu-Odeh, W.F. Williams, C.E. Buth, K. KimDecember 2010
Development of a TL-3 Deep Beam Tubular Backup Bridge Rail: Executive Summary ReportA. Abu-Odeh, C.E. Buth, W.F. Williams, K. KimDecember 2010
MASH Test 3-11 of the WSDOT Pin and Loop Concrete Barrier with drainage Slots405160-18-1W.F. Williams, N.M. Sheikh, W.L. MengesNovember 2010
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
Evaluation of Existing T-Intersection Guardrail Systems for Equivalency with NCHRP Report 350 TL-2 Test Conditions405160-10A. Abu-Odeh, K. Kim, D.C. AlbersonAugust 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
Analysis of Roadside Safety Devices for Use on Very High-Speed Roadways0-6071-1N.M. Sheikh, M. Ferdous, R.P. Bligh, A. Abu-OdehSeptember 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
Development and Testing of a Concrete Barrier Design for Use in Front Slope or On MSE Wall405160-00013-2N.M. Sheikh, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesAugust 2009
Alternative Design of Guardrail Posts in Asphalt or Concrete Mowing Pads405160-14-1D.R. Arrington, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesJuly 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
Crash Testing and Evaluation of the Modified G4(1S) W-Beam Guardrail on 2:1 Slope405160-4-1A. Abu-Odeh, R.P. Bligh, D.L. Bullard, W.L. MengesNovember 2008
Crash Testing and Evaluation of Bexar Concrete Works F-Shape Concrete Traffic Barrier (CTB) with Quick-Bolt ConnectionR.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesNovember 2008
Crash Testing and Evaluation of W-Beam Guardrail on Box Culvert405160-5-1W.F. Williams, R.P. Bligh, D.L. Bullard, W.L. MengesAugust 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
Crash Testing and Evaluation of the TxDOT Type T8 Bridge Rail407049-1W.F. Williams, 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
Criteria for High Design Speed Facilities0-5544-1K. Fitzpatrick, K.H. Zimmerman, R.P. Bligh, S.T. Chrysler, B.C. BlaschkeMarch 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
Development of Transition Element for Low-Profile Traffic Barrier to Standard Concrete Traffic Barrier0-5527-SR.P. Bligh, W.L. Beason, N.M. SheikhJanuary 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
Development of High Speed Roadway Design Criteria and Evaluation of Roadside Safety Features0-5544-SK. Fitzpatrick, K.H. Zimmerman, R.P. Bligh, S.T. Chrysler, B.C. BlaschkeOctober 2006
Median Barrier Guidelines for Texas0-4254-1R.P. Bligh, S. Miaou, D. Lord, S.A. CoonerAugust 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
Short, Portable Concrete Barrier Simplifies Maintenance Operations0-4692-SR.P. BlighAugust 2006
Impact Performance Assessment of Roadside Safety Appurtenances0-5526-SR.P. Bligh, N.M. Sheikh, A. Abu-OdehAugust 2006
Analysis of the Impact Performance of Concrete Median Barrier Placed on or Adjacent to Slopes0-5210-1N.M. Sheikh, R.P. BlighMay 2006
Portable Concrete Traffic Barrier for Maintenance Operations0-4692-1R.P. Bligh, N.M. Sheikh, W.L. Menges, R.R. HaugMay 2005
Finite Element Analysis of Roadside Safety Devices0-1816-SR.P. BlighApril 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
Evaluation of Traffic Control Devices: First Year Activities0-4701-1E.R. Rose, H.G. Hawkins, Jr., A.J. Holick, R.P. BlighOctober 2004
Evaluation of Roadside Safety Devices Using Finite Element Analysis0-1816-1R.P. Bligh, A. Abu-Odeh, M.E. Hamilton, N.R. SeckingerAugust 2004
Performance Evaluation of Guardfence to Bridge Rail Transitions0-4564-SR.P. BlighJune 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
Safety Evaluation of Traffic Control Devices and Breakaway Supports0-1792-SR.P. BlighAugust 2003
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 New York DOT Portable Concrete Barrier with I-Beam Connection (Retest)473220-14R.P. Bligh, W.L. Menges, S.K. SandersJuly 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
Test Risk Assessment Program (TRAP): Version 2.1472540-FR.P. Bligh, H.E. Ross, B. Epperson, K. SherryJanuary 2000
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 3-11 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 XI: Appendix J - Crash Testing and Evaluation of Existing Guardrail SystemsFHWA-RD-98-046K.K. Mak, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesFebruary 1998
Crash Testing and Evaluation of Work Zone Traffic Control DevicesTRB 980627K.K. Mak, R.P. Bligh, L.R. Rhodes 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 BlockoutsTTI-1997-10R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesFebruary 1997
Testing and Evaluation of Wyoming Road Closure GateTTI-1997-11K.K. Mak, R.P. Bligh, D.C. AlbersonJanuary 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-96-K.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 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
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 ADIEMD.L. Ivey, R.P. Bligh, W.L. Menges, J.C. Liu, A.G. ArnoldAugust 1996
Evaluation of Work Zone Barricades and Temporary Sign Supports5388-1FK.K. Mak, R.P. Bligh, W.L. MengesFebruary 1996
Wyoming Road Closure GateTRB 961276K.K. Mak, R.P. Bligh, W.B. Wilson 1996
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
Geometric Design Guidelines for Suburban High-Speed Curb and Gutter Roadways1347-1FD.B. Fambro, R.L. Nowlin, S.P. Warren, K. Lienau, J.M. Mounce, R.P. Bligh, K.K. Mak, H.E. RossMay 1995
Short-Radius Thrie Beam Treatment for Intersecting Streets and Drives1442-1FR.P. Bligh, H.E. Ross, D.C. AlbersonNovember 1994
Development of Low-Profile to Safety-Shape Transition Sections1992-1W.L. Beason, D.L. Ivey, B. AndersonNovember 1994
Test and Evaluation of Arizona Slip-Away Base Luminaire Supports7236-1FR.P. Bligh, H.E. Ross, D.L. BullardSeptember 1994
Development of W-Beam Slotted Rail End Terminal DesignRF 7199-3FK.K. Mak, R.P. Bligh, W.L. Menges 1994
Preliminary Analysis of Transformer Bases1963-1FS.B. Shrestha, J.R. Morgan, H.E. Ross, R.P. BlighAugust 1993
NDE Techniques for Detecting Grout Defects in Cable Stays1268-1FR.P. Bligh, R.W. James, D.E. Bray, S. NakirekantiAugust 1993
Evaluating the Benefits of Slope Rounding (Prepared for Minnesota DOT, Research Study No. 0468F.)0468F-1FH.E. Ross, R.P. Bligh, J.C. LiuJune 1993
Proposed Bridge Management System Implementation Plan for Texas1259-1FR.W. James, G. Stukhart, W.F. McFarland, A. Garcia-Diaz, R.P. Bligh, S. BawejaMay 1993
Development of a Limited-Slip Portable Concrete Barrier Connection1959-1W.L. Beason, D.L. Bullard 1993
Bridge Railing End Treatments at Intersecting Streets and Drives1263-1FH.E. Ross, R.P. Bligh, C.B. ParnellNovember 1992
Evaluation of Bridge Approach Rails7155-1FR.P. Bligh, D. Sicking, D.L. BullardMay 1992
Crash Testing and Evaluation of Tennessee Bridge Rail and Guardrail Designs - Phase I, Volume II7166-2R.P. Bligh, K.K. MakFebruary 1992
Development of a Low-Profile Portable Concrete BarrierTTI-1992-14T.R. Guidry, W.L. BeasonJanuary 1992
Development of an End Treatment for a Low-Profile Concrete Barrier1949-2W.L. Beason 1992
Study for a Comprehensive Bridge Management System for Texas1212-1FG. Stukhart, R.W. James, A. Garcia-Diaz, R.P. Bligh, J. Sobanjo, W.F. McFarlandJuly 1991
Development of a Low-Profile Portable Concrete Barrier990-4FT.R. Guidry, W.L. Beason 1991
Development of a Box Beam Guardrail Retrofit Transition to the Wyoming Steel Tube-Type Bridge Railing (Prepared for the Wyoming State Highway Department Project BR-NBIS (004).)0382-1K.K. Mak, R.P. Bligh, C.E. Buth, D.L. BullardOctober 1989
Development of a Single-Slope Concrete Median Barrier9429CDK-1W.L. Beason, H.E. Ross, H.S. Perera, W.L. Campise, D.L. BullardJune 1989
Crash Testing Florida DOT Standard Guardrail Transition Section at Connection to Bridge Traffic Rail Wing Post0385-1R.P. Bligh, H.E. Ross, D.L. BullardMarch 1989
Measurement of Heavy Vehicle Impact Forces and Inertia Properties: Final ReportW.L. Beason, T.J. HirschJanuary 1989
Optimization of Strong Post W-Beam Guardrail1147-1FD.L. Sicking, R.P. Bligh, H.E. RossNovember 1988
Development of New Guardrail End Treatments404-1FD.L. Sicking, A.B. Qureshy, R.P. Bligh, H.E. Ross, C.E. ButhOctober 1988
Development of Guardrail to Bridge Rail Transition461-1FR.P. Bligh, D.L. Sicking, H.E. RossJune 1988
Oblique Angle Crash Tests of Loaded Heavy Trucks Into an Instrumented WallDOT HS 807 256K.K. Mak, W.L. Beason, T.J. Hirsch, W.L. CampiseFebruary 1988
Small Sign Support Analysis, Phase III: Benefit/Cost AnalysisH.E. Ross, R.P. Bligh, D.L. Sicking 1988
Development of a Strong Beam Guardrail to Bridge Rail TransitionSESSION 93R.P. Bligh, D.L. Sicking, H.E. Ross 1988
A Low-Maintenance, Energy-Absorbing Bridge Rail417-1FW.L. Beason, T.J. Hirsch, J.C. Cain 1986
Barriers in Construction Zones, Volume 3: Appendices B, C, D and ERF3825D.L. Ivey, K.C. Walker, H.E. Ross, W.L. Beason, R.J. KoppaApril 1985
Barriers in Construction Zones, Volume I: Summary ReportRF3825D.L. Ivey, C.E. Buth, R.G. Robertson, R.J. Koppa, W.L. Beason, O.J. PendletonApril 1985
Development of Truck-Mounted Portable Maintenance Barrier262-5W.L. Beason, H.E. RossMay 1984
Structural Performance Levels for Portable Concrete BarriersW.L. Beason, D.L. Ivey 1984