Handbook of Road Technology 4e

This fully revised fourth edition of Max Lays many decades of consulting and operational experience in the financing, planning, design, construction, operation and management of roads in various countries, and is built on a sound theoretical basis. The book begins with coverage of the important procedures involved in the construction of roads, from road planning policies and design considerations to the selection of materials and the building of roads and bridges. It then offers insights into 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. Presenting the latest actively-used technology, the Handbook of Road Technology continues to be an indispensable international resource for students and professionals in transport planning, engineering, operations and economics.