National Technical Reports Library

The National Technical Information Service acquires, indexes, abstracts, and archives the largest collection of U.S. government-sponsored technical reports in existence. The NTRL offers online, free and open access to these authenticated government technical reports. Technical reports and documents in its repository may be available online for free either from the issuing federal agency, the U.S. Government Publishing Office’s Federal Digital System website, or through search engines.

Details

Selection of Cost-Effective Countermeasures for Utility Pole Accidents--User's Manual.

PB87219382

Publication Date	1986
Personal Author	Zegeer, C. V.; Cynecki, M. J.
Page Count	190
Abstract	This is a user's manual to aid in the selection of cost-effective countermeasures for utility pole accidents. A manual cost-effectiveness procedure was developed which utilizes graphs, charts, and tables to allow for comparing accident benefits and project costs for such projects as undergrounding utility lines, pole relocation, breakaway poles, and reducing pole density. The user's manual also contains a discussion of user input variables and methods for establishing project priorities.
Keywords	Accident prevention Poles(Supports) Cost effectiveness Highway transportation Breakaway light poles User manuals(Computer programs) UPACE computer program
Source Agency	Federal Highway Administration
NTIS Subject Category	85D - Transportation Safety 85H - Road Transportation
Corporate Authors	Goodell-Grivas, Inc., Southfield, MI.; Federal Highway Administration, McLean, VA. Office of Implementation.
Supplemental Notes	See also PB87-219390. Sponsored by Federal Highway Administration, McLean, VA. Office of Implementation.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Rept. for Jul 83-Jul 84.
NTIS Issue Number	198721
Contract Number	DTFH61-83-C-00058

Selection of Cost-Effective Countermeasures for Utility Pole Accidents--User's Manual.

Selection of Cost-Effective Countermeasures for Utility Pole Accidents--User's Manual.
PB87219382

Publication Date	1986
Personal Author	Zegeer, C. V.; Cynecki, M. J.
Page Count	190
Abstract	This is a user's manual to aid in the selection of cost-effective countermeasures for utility pole accidents. A manual cost-effectiveness procedure was developed which utilizes graphs, charts, and tables to allow for comparing accident benefits and project costs for such projects as undergrounding utility lines, pole relocation, breakaway poles, and reducing pole density. The user's manual also contains a discussion of user input variables and methods for establishing project priorities.
Keywords	Accident prevention Poles(Supports) Cost effectiveness Highway transportation Breakaway light poles User manuals(Computer programs) UPACE computer program
Source Agency	Federal Highway Administration
NTIS Subject Category	85D - Transportation Safety 85H - Road Transportation
Corporate Authors	Goodell-Grivas, Inc., Southfield, MI.; Federal Highway Administration, McLean, VA. Office of Implementation.
Supplemental Notes	See also PB87-219390. Sponsored by Federal Highway Administration, McLean, VA. Office of Implementation.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Rept. for Jul 83-Jul 84.
NTIS Issue Number	198721
Contract Number	DTFH61-83-C-00058