Handbook of Road Technology

International in scope, this major reference embraces all aspects of urban & rural road technology. The fully revised third edition adds the author's last decade of experience consulting on the management, planning, construction & design of roads in various countries to the sound theoretical basis which made the earlier editions so renowned. The result is a unique combination of theory & practice by an acknowledged world expert which reflects the world's best practice in road technology. Volume 1 covers the important procedures involved in the construction of roads, from road planning policies & design considerations to the selection of materials & the building of roads & bridges. Volume 2 offers insights into road operating environments that include driver behavior, traffic flow, lighting & maintenance, & assesses the cost, economics & environmental impact of road use. Including the latest technological advances in the field & now 300 pages larger, the Handbook of Road Technology continues to be an indispensable resource for students & professionals in transport planning, engineering & economics. Selected Contents: History of Roads * The Management of Roads * Road Needs * Road Location * Residential Streets * Pavement Materials * Water in Pavements * Stabilisation * Pavement Design * Bituminous Pavements * Drainage * Pavement Performance * Bridges * Driver Behaviour * Traffic Flow & Capacity Speeds * Road Geometry * Intersections * Traffic Signs * Pavement Markings * Traffic Signals * Lighting * Combustion