ABSTRACT

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

chapter 1|2 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|8 pages

Definitions

chapter 3|28 pages

History of Roads

chapter 4|8 pages

The Management of Roads

chapter 5|10 pages

Road Needs

chapter 6|20 pages

Road Location

chapter 7|20 pages

Residential Streets

chapter 8|74 pages

Pavement Materials

chapter 9|18 pages

Water in Pavements

chapter 10|12 pages

Stabilisation

chapter 11|54 pages

Pavement Design

chapter 12|40 pages

Bituminous Pavements

chapter 13|12 pages

Drainage

chapter 14|48 pages

Pavement Performance

chapter 15|22 pages

Bridges

chapter 16|30 pages

Driver Behaviour

chapter 17|46 pages

Traffic Flow and Capacity

chapter 18|28 pages

Speeds

chapter 19|28 pages

Road Geometry

chapter 20|36 pages

Intersections

chapter 21|16 pages

Traffic Signs

chapter 22|12 pages

Pavement Markings

chapter 23|36 pages

Traffic Signals

chapter 24|16 pages

Lighting

chapter 25|24 pages

Construction

chapter 26|16 pages

Maintenance

chapter 27|38 pages

Road Vehicles

chapter 28|36 pages

Safety

chapter 29|24 pages

Road User Costs and Charges

chapter 30|28 pages

Road Transport

chapter 31|28 pages

Transport Planning

chapter 32|24 pages

Environmental Factors

chapter 33|26 pages

Peripheral Technologies