ABSTRACT

Roadwork Theory and Practice gives the essential information needed by every road worker, highway technician, incorporated, graduate or chartered engineer, not only by explaining the theory of road construction and its associated activities, but by illustrating its application with practical working methods that are in use in everyday engineering practice. As such, it successfully bridges the gap so often found between civil engineering theory and the day-to-day work of a highways engineer.

Now in its fifth edition, this classic textbook has been fully revised in line with recent changes to EU standards, legislation, terminology and specifications. The new edition now includes end of chapter review questions and references for further reading.

Students will find this text fully caters for the requirements of BTEC National and NVQ qualifications in construction, civil engineering and highways maintenance. In addition, content has been matched to the specifications of the new Higher Nationals in Civil Engineering from Edexcel. Professionals will find the new edition to be an invaluable up-to-date reference source, especially of relevance to recent graduates new to the work place.

chapter 1|7 pages

Highway development

chapter 2|28 pages

Maps, drawings and surveying

chapter 3|11 pages

Earthworks

chapter 4|31 pages

Drainage

chapter 5|24 pages

Flexible and composite pavements

chapter 6|15 pages

Rigid pavements

chapter 7|18 pages

Kerbing, footways and paved areas

chapter 8|13 pages

Ancillary construction work

chapter 9|24 pages

Safety at work

chapter 10|23 pages

Materials and testing

chapter 11|21 pages

Highway plant

chapter 12|28 pages

Street furniture

chapter 13|14 pages

Bridgeworks: construction and maintenance

chapter 14|23 pages

Highway maintenance

chapter 16|12 pages

Site organization