Geometric design of roads handbook /

The Geometric Design of Roads Handbook covers the design of the visible elements of the road-its horizontal and vertical alignments, the cross-section, intersections, and interchanges. Good practice allows the smooth and safe flow of traffic as well as easy maintenance. Geometric design is covered i...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Wolhuter, K. M., 1935- (Author)
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Boca Raton : CRC Press, 2015.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:The Geometric Design of Roads Handbook covers the design of the visible elements of the road-its horizontal and vertical alignments, the cross-section, intersections, and interchanges. Good practice allows the smooth and safe flow of traffic as well as easy maintenance. Geometric design is covered in depth. The book also addresses the underpinning disciplines of statistics, traffic flow theory, economic and utility analysis, systems analysis, hydraulics and drainage, capacity analysis, coordinate calculation, environmental issues, and public transport.
Item Description:"A Spon Press Book."
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxxi, 594 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781482288728
1482288729
1138893501
9781138893504