2Definition of terms#
The terms used in this Technical Specification shall be as defined in Clause 2 of MRTS01 Introduction to Technical Specifications. Additional terms used in this Technical Specification shall be as defined in Table 2.
Table 2 – Definition of terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Anti-gawking screen | An opaque screen attached to a Temporary Road Safety Barrier (TRSB) to shield the construction work from the view of passing motorists. |
| Community Control Plan | A document that outlines how information about the project will be communicated to the community. |
| Dynamic deflection | The largest transverse deflection of a TRSB system recorded during an actual crash or during a full-scale impact test. |
| End Treatment | The collective term for devices and features at the leading and trailing ends of TRSB systems, which are selected on the basis of traffic speed and composition, the type of TRSB system and the particular site constraints. |
| HPU | Queensland Police Service's Highway Patrol Unit |
| May | A permissive condition that indicates that usage of the device is conditional, or optional. |
| Nominated Traffic Officer | A person responsible in accordance with Clause 5.2 for preparation and implementation of the TMP, TGS and managing on site monitoring of TTM performance (for example, speed management, traffic delays, condition of devices). |
| Principal | The State of Queensland acting through the Department of Transport and Main Roads. |
| RBMS | Roadways Behaviour Monitoring System |
| RPEQ | Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland |
| Shall | A mandatory condition. Where certain requirements in the design or application of the device are described with the 'shall' stipulation, it is mandatory that, when an installation is made, these requirements be met. |
| Should | Indicates a recommendation. Where the word 'should' is used, it is considered to be recommended use, but not mandatory. Any recommendation that is not applied must be based on sound traffic engineering judgement and documented. |
| Speed Management Plan | A document that outlines the proposed speed limits during and outside of work hours, the measures to be taken to monitor speeds and remedial actions to ensure compliance with the speed limit. |
| Substantial (change in traffic) | These are changes introduced by a Traffic Guidance Scheme which result in: • reduction in the available road space by one lane or more including bicycle lanes • realignment of carriageway by more than one lane width, and • geometric change to an intersection operation. |
| Traffic Controller | A person authorised in accordance with Clause 5.6.2 to control traffic at roadworks. |
| Traffic Guidance Scheme (TGS) | An arrangement of temporary signs and devices to warn traffic and guide it through or past a work area or temporary hazard. |
| Traffic Management Plan (TMP) | Prepared by the Contractor in accordance with the requirements of the Contract. It outlines how the works are integrated into the operation of the road network, identifies and considers all foreseeable risks, and assesses the impact on all road users, and identifies requirements for TTM monitoring. |
| TRSB | Temporary Road Safety Barrier |