Feasibility study at Texas Transportation Institute of impact attenuation materials surrounding fixed objects; tests of A-frame sign support and post type support; safety features of "slip-base" and "hinge joint"; concept of slip-base in Texas breakaway design; details of current Texas breakaway design.


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    Title :

    Development of safer highway sign supports


    Additional title:

    Traffic Eng


    Contributors:
    Rowan, N.J. (author) / Olson, R.M. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1967


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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