Highways, a guide to their design and re-design

by Lester Abbey

With greater emphasis now being placed on rebuilding and retrofitting of highways, rather than new construction, design of highways needs to be compatible with the surroundings more than ever. Most highway designers and builders have been educated and trained as engineers; hence they tend to get bogged down in the components of design and operation. An Architectural Approach employs a broader outlook to explain the complete highway project, addressing concerns such as aesthetic values, economies of scale, purpose of the facility, and adaptation of original planning concepts. With this emphasis on the complete picture, it can help professionals in the highway community to adapt to future advances in the field.

240 pages, Paperback

First published February 25, 2012