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Highway engineering
About: Highway engineering is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 1994 publications have been published within this topic receiving 20118 citations.
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01 Jan 2000
TL;DR: The 2003 AASHTO Subcommittee on Design, Task Force on Geometric Design was held in Charleston, South Carolina during the period July 13 through July 16, 2003 as mentioned in this paper and the purpose of the meeting was to review several documents undergoing revision, review the proposed revisions to the superelevation discussion in the Green Book, consider future research, and other administrative matters of concern to the Task Force Membership.
Abstract: The annual meeting of the AASHTO Subcommittee on Design, Task Force on Geometric Design was held in Charleston, South Carolina during the period July 13 through July 16, 2003. The purpose of the meeting was to review several documents undergoing revision, review the proposed revisions to the superelevation discussion in the Green Book, consider future research, and other administrative matters of concern to the Task Force Membership.
1,786 citations
14 Oct 2009
TL;DR: This title covers various areas of road safety including: traffic control; vehicle inspection; driver training; publicity campaigns; police enforcement; and, general policy instruments.
Abstract: Contains summaries of the knowledge regarding the effects of 128 road safety measures This title covers various areas of road safety including: traffic control; vehicle inspection; driver training; publicity campaigns; police enforcement; and, general policy instruments It also covers topics such as post-accident care, and speed cameras
1,479 citations
01 Apr 1976
TL;DR: In this article, an inventory of information systems associated with the transportation engineering and transportation administrative fields, lists systems in the area of planning, engineering, finance, administration, and management.
Abstract: This inventory of information systems associated with the transportation engineering and transportation administrative fields, lists systems in the area of planning, engineering, finance, administration, and management. Planning related information systems in the general area of planning are listed as well as in the specific areas of programming, highway inventories, loadometer, and traffic control (accident studies, traffic permits, network progression and arterial progression). Systems covering planning related to transportation studies (O&D studies, traffic assignments, traffic counting, rail, transit, other) and to the environment (air pollution, sound pollution and water pollution) are also represented. Highway and traffic engineering information systems are listed in the fields of location and survey, design (hydraulics, soils and materials, road design and earthwork, structures, geometrics, and traffic), right of way, construction, and maintenance. Budget and accounting, cost accounting, payroll and personnel, and general accounting areas are covered as well as management report, bid letting, inventories, and vehicle/driver license. Data processing service and graphics related information systems are also noted. This index provides data on the title of the specific information system, the system number, the system language and number of programs, and a brief description of the system design and capability.
688 citations
TL;DR: Recent works on integration of neural networks with other computing paradigms such as genetic algorithm, fuzzy logic, and wavelet to enhance the performance of neural network models are presented.
Abstract: The first journal article on neural network application in civil/structural engineering was published by in this journal in 1989. This article reviews neural network articles published in archival research journals since then. The emphasis of the review is on the two fields of structural engineering and construction engineering and management. Neural networks articles published in other civil engineering areas are also reviewed, including environmental and water resources engineering, traffic engineering, highway engineering, and geotechnical engineering. The great majority of civil engineering applications of neural networks are based on the simple backpropagation algorithm. Applications of other recent, more powerful and efficient neural networks models are also reviewed. Recent works on integration of neural networks with other computing paradigms such as genetic algorithm, fuzzy logic, and wavelet to enhance the performance of neural network models are presented.
683 citations
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21 Jun 2007
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present an overview of the road surface design and traffic flow analysis in the context of road surface repair and reconstruction. But they do not consider the impact of road conditions on the overall road surface.
Abstract: PART 1 - INTRODUCTION. 1. The Profession of Transportation Engineering - Importance of Transportation. Transportation History. Transportation Employment. Summary. Problems. References. 2. Transportation Systems and Organizations - Developing a Transportation System. Modes of Transportation. Transportation Organizations. Summary. Problems. References. PART 2 - TRAFFIC OPERATIONS. 3. Characteristics of the Driver, the Pedestrian, the Vehicle, and the Road - Driver Characteristics. Perception-Reaction Process. Older Drivers' Characteristics. Pedestrian Characteristics. Bicyclists and Bicycles Characteristics. Vehicle Characteristics. Road Characteristics. Summary. Problems. References. 4. Traffic Engineering Studies - Spot Speed Studies. Volume Studies. Travel Time and Delay Studies. Parking Studies. Summary. Problems. References. 5. Highway Safety - Issues Involved in Transportation Safety. Strategic Highway Safety Plans. Effectiveness of Safety Design Features. Summary. Problems. References. 6. Fundamental Principles of Traffic Flow - Traffic Flow Elements. Flow-Density Relationships. Shock Waves in Traffic Streams. Gap and Gap Acceptance. Introduction to Queuing Theory. Summary. Problems. 7. Intersection Design - Types of At-Grade Intersections. Design Principles for At-Grade Intersections. Design of Railroad Grade Crossings. Summary. Problems. References. 8. Intersection Control - General Concepts of Traffic Control. Conflict Points at Intersections. Types of Intersection Control. Signal Timing for Different Color Indications. Freeway Ramps. Summary. Problems. References. 9. Capacity and Level of Service: Two-Lane and Multilane Highways - Two-Lane Highways. Freeways. Multilane highways. Summary. Problems. References. Appendix: Tables. 10. Capacity and Level of Service at Signalized Intersections - Definitions of Some Common Terms. Level of Service at Signalized Intersections. Summary. Problems. References. Appendix:Tables. PART 3 - TRANSPORTATION PLANNING. 11. The Transportation Planning Process - Basic Elements of Transportation Planning. Transportation Planning Institutions. Urban Transportation Planning. Forecasting Travel. Summary. Problems. References. 12. Forecasting Travel Demand - Demand Forecasting Approaches. Trip Generation. Trip Distribution. Mode Choice. Traffic Assignment. Other Methods for Forecasting Demand. Estimating Freight Demand. Traffic Impact Studies. Summary. Problems. References. 13. Evaluating Transportation Alternatives - Basic Issues in Evaluation. Evaluation Based on Economic Criteria. Evaluation Based on Multiple Criteria. Summary. Problems. References. PART 4 - LOCATION, GEOMETRICS, AND DRAINAGE. 14. Highway Surveys and Location - Principles of Highway Location. Highway Survey Methods. Highway Earthwork and Final Plans. Summary. Problems. References. 15. Geometric Design of Highway Facilities - Factors Influencing Highway Design. Design of the Alignment. Special Facilities for Heavy Vehicles on Steep Grades. Bicycle Facilities. Parking Facilities. Computer Use in Geometric Design. Summary. Problems. References. 16. Highway Drainage - Surface Drainage. Highway Drainage Structures. Sediment and Erosion Control. Hydrologic Considerations. Unit Hydrographs. Hydraulic Design of Highway Drainage Structures. Subsurface Drainage. Economic Analysis. Summary. Problems. References. Additional Readings . HPART 5 - MATERIALS AND PAVEMENTS. 17. Soil Engineering for Highway Design - Soil Characteristics. Basic Engineering Properties of Soils. Classification of Soils for Highway Use. Soil Surveys for Highway Construction. Soil Compaction. Special Soil Tests for Pavement Design. Frost Action in Soils. Summary. Problems. References. 18. Bituminous Materials - Sources of Asphalt. Description and Uses of Bituminous Binders. Properties of Asphalt Materials. Tests for Asphalt Materials. Asphalt Mixtures. Superpave Systems. Summary. Problems. References . 19. Design of Flexible Pavements - Structural Components of a Flexible Pavement. Soil Stabilization. General Principles of Flexible Pavement Design. Summary. Problems. References. 20. Design of Rigid Pavements - Materials Used in Rigid Pavements. Joints in Concrete Pavements. Types of Rigid Highway Pavements. Pumping of Rigid Pavements. Thickness Design of Rigid Pavements. Summary. Problems. References. 21. Pavement Management - Problems of Highway Rehabilitation. Methods for Determining Roadway Condition. Pavement Condition Prediction. Pavement Rehabilitation. Pavement Rehabilitation Programming. GIS and Pavement Management. Summary. Problems. References. Appendixes. Index.
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