M G Lay

Handbook of Road Technology

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This fully revised fourth edition of Max Lay's well-established reference work is a comprehensive but accessible resource covering all aspects of the technology of roads and road transport. International in scope, it begins with the preliminary construction procedures, from road planning policies and design considerations to the selection of mat

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• 4th edition
• Seitenzahl: 944
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 246mm x 174mm x 47mm
• Gewicht: 1520g
• ISBN-13: 9780367864873
• ISBN-10: 0367864878
• Artikelnr.: 58441924

Autorenporträt

M. G. Lay is a Director of ConnectEast, a Professorial Fellow of Melbourne University and a Past President of the Australian Automobile Association.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction. Definitions. 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 and Capacity.
Speeds. Road Geometry. Intersections. Traffic Signs. Pavement Markings.
Traffic Signals. Lighting. Construction. Maintenance. Road Vehicles.
Safety. Road User Costs and Charges. Road Transport. Transport Planning.
Environmental Factors. Peripheral Technologies.