Handbook of Road Technology / Edition 4

by M. G. Lay

Overview

This fully revised fourth edition of Max Lay’s 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 Lay’s 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415472654
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	06/11/2009
Pages:	944
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

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

Table of Contents

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.

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"Widely considered to be the single most comprehensive and informative road technology reference text."

- Highway Engineering in Australia

"A fully revised edition..."

- Transport and Road Update

"This handbook has its origins in Max Lay’s work over many decades in Australia, but reflects a breadth of knowledge far beyond that continent. In that sense it is perhaps the most international in its coverage of practice of such works."

- Mike Chrimes, Librarian, Institution of Civil Engineers, MyICE newsletter

Editorial Reviews

"Widely considered to be the single most comprehensive and informative road technology reference text."

- Highway Engineering in Australia

"A fully revised edition..."

- Transport and Road Update

"This handbook has its origins in Max Lay’s work over many decades in Australia, but reflects a breadth of knowledge far beyond that continent. In that sense it is perhaps the most international in its coverage of practice of such works."

- Mike Chrimes, Librarian, Institution of Civil Engineers, MyICE newsletter

From the Publisher

International in scope, this reference embraces all aspects of urban and rural road technology. Volume 1 looks at the 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. Volume 2 offers insights into road operating environments that include driver behavior, traffic flow, lighting and maintenance, and assesses the cost, economics and environmental impact of road use. The volumes are available individually for $95. The price to members is $58 (individual) or $90 (set). Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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