A variety of new technology for temporary speed zones during major highway projects across the globe is about to hit the market, while other proven systems remain in demand. Guy Woodford reports. The D-Cam P is one of four new mobile speed reading products for temporary speed zones being launched this month by Truvelo. Deployable solely as a speed camera or at a red light intersection to monitor red light offences, the D-Cam P can also act as a speed camera on the green and amber light phases. The machine d
Teleco’s novel SHM602 system has been developed in partnership with the Interdepartmental Centre for Buildings and Construction at Bologna University and offers real-time monitoring of structural integrity of structures. This system operates on the basis of dynamic models obtained by means of identification techniques from accelerometric measures performed on the structure to be monitored. It relies on advanced measure, filtering and identification techniques and allows a real-time remote access to all data
Around 1,500 tonnes of reinforcement for casting the concrete tunnel elements are produced weekly for the 17.6km Fehmarn Belt Tunnel that will connect the Danish island of Lolland with the German island of Fehmarn.
London and Scotland are using VMS and digital cameras to successfully lower road deaths. Road safety measures such as variable message signs (VMS) and digital cameras have boosted road safety in the UK capital London and also in the Scottish Highlands. And the systems need not be a drain on electricity supplies. Full matrix driver information signs from SWARCO Traffic, one of the UK’s leading traffic management technology providers, are being installed for the first time across the Transport for London (TfL
