Redesign of Innovative Gate Arms (Ramp Closure Gate) – Phase I

This project aims to redesign the existing ramp closure gate used by Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). The research team will utilize FE computer simulations and laboratory crash testing to develop a modified design that passes MASH consistent test protocols as well as meets the functional requirements.

Language

• English

Project

• Status: Active
• Funding: $117596
• Contract Numbers:

  24-2ST

  1000523

• Sponsor Organizations:

  Federal Highway Administration

  5304 Flanders Drive, Suite A
  Baton Rouge, LA  United States  70808
• Managing Organizations:

  Louisiana Transportation Research Center

  4101 Gourrier Avenue
  Baton Rouge, LA  United States  70808

  Louisiana Department of Transportation

  P.O. Box 94245
  1201 Capitol Access Road
  Baton Rouge, LA  United States  70804-9245
• Project Managers:

  Alaywan, Walid

• Performing Organizations:

  Louisiana Transportation Research Center

  4101 Gourrier Avenue
  Baton Rouge, LA  United States  70808

  Texas A&M Transportation Institute

  Texas A&M University System
  3135 TAMU
  College Station, TX  United States  77843-3135
• Principal Investigators:

  Cakalli, Sofokli

• Start Date: 20240701
• Expected Completion Date: 20250930
• Actual Completion Date: 0

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Crash tests; Design; Finite element method; Gates; Interchange ramps
• Subject Areas: Design; Highways; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01923129
• Record Type: Research project
• Source Agency: Louisiana Transportation Research Center
• Contract Numbers: 24-2ST, 1000523
• Files: RIP, STATEDOT
• Created Date: Jun 28 2024 9:09AM