Ian Walsh ... 766 pages - Publisher: Thomas Telford Publishing (January 15, 2011)
Language: English - ISBN-10: 072774111X - ISBN-13: 978-0727741110
The ICE manual of highway design and management is a one-stop reference
for all practicing engineers working in the field of highway
engineering. Written and edited by a wide selection of leading
specialists, this manual covers each of the key aspects of highway
engineering projects - from funding, procurement and transport planning
to traffic engineering, materials and design - as well as the management
and maintenance of existing highways assets.
Key features of the manual: Over sixty highly illustrated chapters covering all areas of highway engineering + Includes case studies, common problems and practical advice throughout + Useful references to further reading and websites at the end of each chapter.
Contents: Introduction; Financial, legal and contractual framework Transport Planning; Traffic Engineering; Highway design principles and practice; Highway materials and recycling; Maintenance planning and techniques; Asset Management.
Readership: Part of the ICE manuals series, the ICE manual of highway design and
management is an invaluable resource for engineers in design and
engineering consultancies, government agencies, research institutes,
universities and colleges. Its highly practical approach will guide and
train readers towards achieving expertise in all aspects of this
important field of engineering.