Improving the safety of distracted pedestrians with in-ground flashing lights. A railway crossing field study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jsr.2021.02.014
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Current signage at intersections is designed for attentive pedestrians who are looking ahead. Such signage may not be sufficient when distracted by smartphones. Illuminated in-ground LED lights at crossings are an innovative solution to… read more here.
Keywords: railway crossing; ground; field study; ground lights ... See more keywords
Residual strain–stress in manganese steel railway crossing determined by synchrotron and laboratory X-rays
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DOI: 10.1080/02670836.2020.1852749
Abstract: The residual stress within the nose of a worn manganese steel railway crossing was investigated. The macroscopic residual stress at the running surface was determined in areas with and without visual faults by laboratory X-rays.… read more here.
Keywords: manganese steel; residual stress; steel railway; stress ... See more keywords