ABSTRACT
The purpose of this book is to cover all aspects of the technology of roads and road
transport. It is aimed at an audience which is able to lead itself, or to be led by others,
through technically-oriented material. That is, the book is not an introduction to roads for
the untrained. In writing it, I have aimed at:
* later-year undergraduates who have a lecturer to guide them, some background in
independently using the technical literature, and an understanding of basic
technical concepts;
* qualified professionals who have not been directly working in a particular sub-set
of road technology but who wish to acquaint themselves quickly with that
technology. The book is intended to give a background briefing and sometimes to
point the reader to sources of deeper understanding should this be desired;
* informed laymen wishing to gain a quick understanding of the technical implications of
a particular road-related technology; and
* librarians and information officers conducting information searches in the roads
area.
