Traffic and highway engineering Nicholas J Garber and Lester A Hoel

By:

Garber Nicholas J [Author]

Contributor(s):

Lester A Hoel [Co-author]

Language: Eng Satmford, CT : Cengage Learning, 2010Edition: Fourth edition SIDescription: 1229 Pages : IllustrationsContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9780495438533

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

TE145 GAR

Contents:

Part 1: Introduction: The profession of transportation engineering -- Transportation systems and organizations -- Part 2: Traffic operations: Characteristics of the driver, the pedestrian, the vehicle, and the road -- Traffic engineering studies -- Highway safety -- Fundamental principles of traffic flow -- Intersection design -- Intersection control -- Capacity and level of service: two-lane and multilane highways -- Capacity and level of service at signalized intersections -- Part 3: Transportation planning: The transportation planning process -- Forecasting travel demand -- Evaluating transportation alternatives -- Part 4: Location, geometrics, and drainage: Highway surveys and location -- Geometric design of highway facilities -- Highway drainage -- Part 5: Materials and pavements: Soil engineering for highway design -- Bituminous materials -- Design of flexible pavements -- Design of rigid pavements -- Pavement management.

Summary: Gives students insight into various facets of traffic and highway engineering. This work begins with a discussion of the pivotal role transportation plays in our society, including employment opportunities, historical impact, and the impact of transportation on our daily lives. It also focuses on specific issues facing transportation engineers

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Includes index

Part 1: Introduction: The profession of transportation engineering --
Transportation systems and organizations --
Part 2: Traffic operations: Characteristics of the driver, the pedestrian, the vehicle, and the road --
Traffic engineering studies --
Highway safety --
Fundamental principles of traffic flow --
Intersection design --
Intersection control --
Capacity and level of service: two-lane and multilane highways --
Capacity and level of service at signalized intersections --
Part 3: Transportation planning: The transportation planning process --
Forecasting travel demand --
Evaluating transportation alternatives --
Part 4: Location, geometrics, and drainage: Highway surveys and location --
Geometric design of highway facilities --
Highway drainage --
Part 5: Materials and pavements: Soil engineering for highway design --
Bituminous materials --
Design of flexible pavements --
Design of rigid pavements --
Pavement management.

Gives students insight into various facets of traffic and highway engineering. This work begins with a discussion of the pivotal role transportation plays in our society, including employment opportunities, historical impact, and the impact of transportation on our daily lives. It also focuses on specific issues facing transportation engineers

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