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