Highway Engineering Handbook: Building and Rehabilitating The Infrastructure [Hardcover]

Roger L. Brockenbrough (Author), Kenneth J. Boedecker (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070087776 | ISBN-13: 978-0070087774 | Publication Date: June 1, 1996

A reference source for engineers involved in highway design, construction, repair and rehabilitation. The requirements of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTE) are incorporated.

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A complete sourcebook for managing any aspect of highway design, construction, repair, or rehabilitation with confidence HIGHWAY ENGINEERING HANDBOOK Written by a team of expert highway engineers, this comprehensive reference delivers up-to-date information and valuable insights on highway design and construction that previously could have been obtained only by poring over mounds of technical articles and manufacturers' literature. Now, all the important information has been selected, reviewed, organized, and explained for you in one easily accessible reference--complete with the latest technical data and codes, plus specific application examples. Whether you're experienced in a particular area and need to broaden your knowledge, or are new to the field and need to review current pratices, you'll find reliable guidance on virtually any topic, including: Bridge engineering for projects of various sizes and designs; Design and construction considerations for culverts and drainage systems; Retaining wall systems, including mechanically stabilized earth walls and soil-nailed walls; Environmental hazzards, impact statements, and other important issues; Effective use of value engineering and life-cycled cost analysis. Plus, details on location, design, and traffic plans. . .bituminous and concrete pavements. . .reliable safety systems. . .lighting and sign choices. . .the use of sound barriers. . .and more. Practical and authoritative, this hands-on reference is the one source that highway professionals will refer to time and again--with complete confidence.

About the Author

Roger L. Brockenbrough, P.E. has served as a senior consultant with U.S. Steel and is a contributor to Standard Handbook for Civil Engineers and co-editor of Structural Steel Designer's Handbook, both published by McGraw-Hill. A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he maintains his own consulting business, specializing in product development and various applications of steel. He serves on the specifications committees of both AISC and AISI (chair)..

. Kenneth J. Boedecker, Jr., P.E. (deceased), was specifications engineer for W. R. Grace And Company at the end of his long and distinguished career. He also held positions in highway marketing management and civil engineering, as well as the chairmanship of various professional committees. He was honored with the prestigious ASTM Award of Merit in 1994.. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1100 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing (June 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070087776
• ISBN-13: 978-0070087774
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,839,559 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Design and Derivation Units, January 26, 2001

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This review is from: Highway Engineering Handbook: Building and Rehabilitating The Infrastructure (Hardcover)

I own a copy of this item. It is a great book that is very helpful in the design of roads and in the assessment of existing road networks. The version I own has all design calculations and derivations in Imperial Units. It is helpful to have a conversion table at the beginning. But an SI Unit version would have been more appropriate for engineers more conversant with SI units than Imperials units. Seeing the right figures gives a better feel and appreciation of the calculations. I would request an SI Unit version of this textbook. Thank you

4.0 out of 5 stars Need More Details of the Book, November 6, 2003

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This review is from: Highway Engineering Handbook, 2nd Edition (Hardcover)

I would be very pleased if you could provide me the Tables of Contents of this book. Thanks.

Jason Fang