Highway Engineering

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Author : Martin Rogers
Genre : Technology & Engineering

Summary : The repair, renovation and replacement of highway infrastructure, along with the provision of new highways, is a core element of civil engineering, so this book covers basic theory and practice in sufficient depth to provide a solid grounding to students of civil engineering and trainee practitioners. Moves in a logical sequence from the planning and economic justification for a highway, through the geometric design and traffic analysis of highway links and intersections, to the design and maintenance of both flexible and rigid pavements Covers geometric alignment of highways, junction and pavement design, structural design and pavement maintenance Includes detailed discussions of traffic analysis and the economic appraisal of projects Makes frequent reference to the Department of Transport’s Design Manual for Roads and Bridges Places the provision of roads and motorways in context by introducing the economic, political, social and administrative dimensions of the subject

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Author : Daniel J. Findley
Genre : Technology & Engineering

Summary : Highway Engineering: Planning, Design, and Operations, Second Edition, presents a clear and rigorous exposition of highway engineering concepts, including project development and the relationship between planning, operations, safety and highway types. The book includes important topics such as corridor selection and traverses, horizontal and vertical alignment, design controls, basic roadway design, cross section elements, intersection and interchange design, and the integration of new vehicle technologies and trends. It also presents end of chapter exercises to further aid understanding and learning. This edition has been fully updated with the current design policies and reference manuals essential for highway, transportation, and civil engineers who are required to work to these standards. Provides an updated resource on current design standards from the Highway Capacity Manual and the Green Book Covers fundamental traffic flow relationships and traffic impact analysis, collision analysis, road safety audits and advisory speeds Presents the latest applications and engineering considerations for highway planning, design and construction

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Author : Athanassios Nikolaides
Genre : Technology & Engineering

Summary : An International Textbook, from A to ZHighway Engineering: Pavements, Materials and Control of Quality covers the basic principles of pavement management, highlights recent advancements, and details the latest industry standards and techniques in the global market. Utilizing the author's more than 30 years of teaching, researching, and consulting e

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Author : Clarkson H. Oglesby
Genre : Technology & Engineering

Summary : Draws on recent research findings to describe the latest trends and techniques in the field of highway engineering—from organization, economics, location, operation, and safety to legal and environmental factors, geometric design, pavement design, and maintenance. Focuses on the maintenance and upgrading of existing roadways and the coordination of their use with public transit. Introduces Transportation Systems Management and other advanced methods of traffic direction and control. Provides up-to-date information on new construction materials, problems of highways in developing countries, and the highway accident problem.

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Author : Fred L. Mannering
Genre : Technology & Engineering

Summary : The 5th edition of the Mannering's Principles ofHighway Engineering and Traffic Analysis continues to offer aconcise approach that covers all the necessary fundamentalconcepts. New features in this edition include updates andmore consistency with the latest edition of the Highway CapacityManual (HCM); the inclusion of sample FE exam questions, call-outof common mistakes; and added coverage on a qualitative descriptionof the mechanistic approach.

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Author : PARTHA CHAKROBORTY
Genre : Technology & Engineering

Summary : This detailed introduction to transportation engineering is designed to serve as a comprehensive text for under-graduate as well as first-year master's students in civil engineering. In order to keep the treatment focused, the emphasis is on roadways (highways) based transportation systems, from the perspective of Indian conditions.