Handbook of road technology /
"This fully revised fourth edition of Max Lays well-established reference work covers all aspects of the technology of roads and road transport, and urban and rural road technology. It forms a comprehensive but accessible reference for all professionals and students interested in roads, road tr...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London ; New York :
Spon Press,
2009.
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| Edition: | 4th ed. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | "This fully revised fourth edition of Max Lays well-established reference work covers all aspects of the technology of roads and road transport, and urban and rural road technology. It forms a comprehensive but accessible reference for all professionals and students interested in roads, road transport and the wide range of disciplines involved with roads.International in scope, it begins with the preliminary construction procedures; from road planning policies and design considerations to the selection of materials and the building of roads and bridges. It then explores road operating environments that include driver behaviour, traffic flow, lighting and maintenance, and assesses the cost, economics, transport implications and environmental impact of road use.It draws on Max Lays unparalleled consulting and operational experience in the financing, planning, design, construction, operation and management of roads in various countries. It forms an indispensable resource for transport planning, engineering, operations and economics."--Provided by publisher. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (933 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 869-882) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780203892534 0203892534 |