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Title ICE manual of highway design and management / edited by Ian D. Walsh [and others]
Published London : ICE, 2011

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Description 1 online resource (xv, 698 pages) : illustrations
Series ICE manuals
ICE manuals.
Contents Machine generated contents note: SECTION 1 Financial, legal and contractual framework / Robert N. Hunter -- ch. 1 Highway Legislation: England and Wales / R. Pearson -- Introduction -- pt. I Highway authorities and agreements between authorities (sections 1-9) -- pt. II Trunk roads, classified roads, metropolitan roads, special roads (sections 10-23) -- pt. III Creation of highways (sections 24-35) -- pt. IV Maintenance of highways (sections 36-61) -- pt. V Improvements of highways (sections 62-105) -- pt. V A Environmental impact assessments (sections 105 A-D) -- pt. VI Construction of bridges over and tunnels under navigable waters and diversions etc. of watercourses (sections 106-111) -- pt. VII Provision of special facilities for highways (sections 112-115) -- pt. VII A Provision of amenities on certain highways -- pt. VIII Stopping up and diversion of a highway and stopping up of means of access to a highway (sections 116-129) -- pt. IX Lawful and unlawful interfaces with highways and streets (sections 130-185)
Ch. 17 Traffic models for highway schemes / L.C. Darrall -- Introduction -- Multi-stage models -- Road traffic assignment models -- Microsimulation models -- Model calibration and validation -- References -- ch. 18 Forecasting future conditions / L.C. Darrall -- Introduction -- Principles of forecasting -- Future year forecasts -- Traffic forecasts for use in scheme appraisal -- References -- ch. 19 Scheme appraisal / J.H. Barlow -- Introduction -- National objectives for transport -- Local and regional objectives -- Improvements to identified problems -- Other issues -- Appraisal methodology -- The Brief -- Description of existing conditions -- Planning factors -- Description of scheme options -- Traffic assessment -- Cost estimates -- Safety assessment -- Economic assessment -- Environmental assessment -- Operational assessment -- Appraisal Summary Tables (ASTs) -- Implementation programme -- Conclusions -- References -- ch. 20 Public consultation / J.H. Barlow -- Introduction -- The Government's Code of Practice -- Types of public consultation -- The consultation process
Environmental impact assessment (EIA) -- Environmental assets -- evaluating what you have -- Assessment of environmental effects -- Design considerations -- Handover and long-term management -- References -- SECTION 5 Highway materials and recycling / Ian D. Walsh -- ch. 45 Highway materials: an introduction / I.D. Walsh -- Introduction -- Foundation layers -- Surface layers -- Conclusion -- References -- ch. 46 Unbound aggregates / J. McCulloch -- Introduction -- Terminology -- Production -- Materials and specifications -- Testing -- References -- ch. 47 Hydraulically bound mixtures for local roads / J. Kennedy -- Introduction -- HBM behaviour -- Pavement design and specification -- HBM for local authorities -- References -- ch. 48 Roller compacted concrete / J.P. Donegan -- Introduction -- Benefits of RCC -- Common applications of RCC -- RCC mix proportioning -- Mix design -- RCC constituents -- Quality control and test methods -- Construction methodology -- RCC properties -- Conclusions -- References
Ch. 49 Cold mix asphalt layers / I.D. Walsh -- Introduction -- Cold mix asphalt mix design for plant mixtures -- Cold mix asphalt mixing plant manufacture and installation -- Sustainability -- References -- ch. 50 Hot mix asphalt layers / C. Nicholls -- Introduction -- Mixture types -- Layers -- Sustainability -- Summary -- References -- ch. 51 Laying asphalts / R.N. Hunter -- Laying asphalt -- Production and transportation of asphalts -- Paver laid asphalt -- Surface regularity -- Laying chipped hot rolled asphalt surface courses -- Weather conditions -- Compaction of asphalts -- Ironwork -- Aftercare -- Quality assurance -- Epilogue -- References -- ch. 52 Small element paving: design and construction / A.J. Dowson -- Introduction -- Natural stone slabs, setts and concrete flags -- Lightly trafficked pavement design -- Heavy duty pavement design -- Ports and heavy duty pavement design -- Pavement overlay design -- Detailing and construction -- Permeable pavements -- Edge restraints -- References
Note continued: Site data collection -- Junction control methods -- Pedestrian crossings -- Road markings and traffic signs -- Vehicle movement restrictions -- Parking and loading restrictions -- References -- ch. 24 Capacity analysis / N. Robinson -- Introduction -- Junction types and their capacity -- Modelling the capacity of individual junctions -- Junction modelling software -- Networks -- Network modelling software -- Micro-simulation -- Micro-simulation software -- Conclusion -- References -- ch. 25 Highway layout and junction design / K. Buchholtz -- Introduction -- Design speed -- Stopping sight distance (SSD) -- Horizontal alignment -- Vertical alignment -- Minor access onto trunk roads -- Major/minor priority junctions (TA 42/95 and TD 41/95) -- Roundabouts -- Grade separation -- Signalised junctions and roundabouts -- Conclusion -- References -- ch. 26 Vehicle parking, waiting and loading / M. Slinn -- On-street parking -- Off-street parking -- Special users -- Parking management -- Credits -- References
Ch. 65 Levels of Service / J. Thorp -- Introduction -- Background -- Some definitions of Levels of Service -- Use of Levels of Service -- Developing Levels of Service -- Levels of Service recommendations -- Levels of Service statements -- Who are the customers and stakeholders and what are the authority objectives? -- Relationship between Levels of Service and authority objectives -- Levels of Service and engineering standards -- Suggested approach -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Appendix A Code of Practice Themes -- ch. 66 Valuation of the assets / J. Thorp -- Introduction -- The importance of transport asset management -- The accounting approach -- Developing and using financial information -- Calculating depreciated replacement costs for a highway network -- Depreciation processing and reporting requirements (DRC) -- Developing inventory components and groupings -- References
Schedule 5 Distance limits from public road for purposes of compulsory acquisition -- Schedule 6 Special transitional provisions for trunk roads -- Schedule 7 Restricted roads -- Schedule 8 Penalties for offences -- Schedule 9 Minor and consequential amendments -- Schedule 10 Transitional provisions and savings -- Schedule 11 Repeals -- ch. 3 Highway Legislation: Northern Ireland / G. Anketell -- Introduction -- Primary legislation -- The Roads (Northern Ireland) Order 1993 -- pt. I Introduction -- pt. II Construction, maintenance and improvement of roads -- pt. III Special roads -- pt. IV Improvement and safety of roads -- pt. V Environmental assessment -- pt. VI Abandonments and stopping up of roads and private accesses -- pt. VII Lawful and unlawful interference with roads -- pt. VIII Road ferries -- pt. IX Powers of the Department in relation to land -- pt. X Miscellaneous and supplementary provisions -- The Schedules -- The Private Streets (Northern Ireland) Order 1980 (as amended by The Private Streets (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Order 1992) -- pt. I Introduction
Note continued: Associated legislation -- References -- ch. 56 Maintenance policies / S. Child -- Introduction -- Policy framework -- The wider context -- Network management -- Duty or desire? -- Asset management -- Sustainability and highway maintenance -- Issues to consider -- Policy framework -- References -- Appendix A Document hierarchy -- Appendix B Policy content -- ch. 57 Maintenance types / R. Elphick -- Introduction -- Cyclic maintenance -- Planned maintenance -- Materials -- Design options -- Reactive maintenance -- Reference -- ch. 58 The maintenance organisation / P. Jameson -- The basic shape of a maintenance organisation -- Direct labour or contract -- Contract types -- Relationship between workforce size and winter maintenance -- Inspection regimes -- Training and development -- References
Ch. 27 Modern traffic management / G. Higgs -- Approach -- Techniques -- Application -- Design considerations -- References -- ch. 28 Assisting public transport / P. Matthews -- Introduction -- Road-based public transport -- Traffic management measures -- Parking management measures -- Bus lanes: with flow -- Bus lanes: contraflow -- Bus-only streets and bus-ways -- Traffic signal control -- Bus stop infrastructure -- Bus priority: consideration of other road users -- Evaluation of bus priority measures -- References -- ch. 29 Road safety engineering / P. Matthews -- Introduction -- Accidents -- Causes of crashes -- Contribution and consequences of speeding -- Types of crashes (accidents) -- Accident data collection -- Road safety plans -- Road safety engineering -- Accident remedial schemes: process -- Detailed site analysis -- Accident remedial measures -- Measuring the effectiveness of accident remedial schemes -- Road safety audits -- References -- ch. 30 Intelligent transport systems / A. Carter -- Introduction -- ITS and the ICE manual of highway design and management
Ch. 34 Drainage design / S. Young -- Introduction -- Elements of a road drainage system -- Initial design stages -- Network analysis -- Design of pollution control and flood prevention measures -- Design of other elements -- Design deliverables -- DMRB advice and guidelines -- References -- ch. 35 Private developer projects / T. Hydes -- Introduction -- The Highways Act and Approvals -- Planning policy -- Car parking -- Shared spaces -- User requirements -- Highway design (or Design) -- References -- ch. 36 Pavement design (highways) / I.D. Walsh -- Introduction -- Foundation support -- Traffic loading -- Structural layer design -- flexible pavements -- Structural layer design -- composite pavements -- Design for maintenance -- Selection of materials types -- References -- ch. 37 Pavement design (highways rigid) / G. Griffiths -- Introduction -- Typical concrete pavement types -- Detailing concrete pavements -- Fibre-reinforced concrete -- The surface finish -- Slip membranes -- Slip-road detailing -- Transition slabs
Ch. 53 Surface treatments for highways / I.D. Walsh -- Introduction -- Bitumen binders -- Surface dressing -- Slurry surfacing/microsurfacing (sometimes referred to as microasphalt) -- High friction surfacing (HFS) -- Patching -- Retexturing -- Plant -- Retread/repave -- Stress absorbing membrane interlay (SAMI) -- Imprinted surfaces -- Surface preservation systems -- The highway engineers toolbox -- a concept -- Guidance on using the highway engineer's toolbox -- References -- ch. 54 Road markings / K. Grant -- Introduction -- The materials -- Application -- Performance requirements -- Testing and inspection methods -- Quality control -- Quality assurance -- References -- SECTION 6 Maintenance planning and techniques / Paul Jameson -- ch. 55 Introduction and scope / R. Elphick -- Introduction -- Factors affecting maintenance -- Balancing maintenance need and investment -- Maintenance funding -- Maintenance asset management systems -- Condition assessment
Planning the consultation -- Targeting the audience -- Engaging consultees -- the exhibition -- Engaging consultees -- the questionnaire -- Engaging consultees -- focus groups -- The Public Consultation Report -- Feedback -- The outcome -- influencing decision-makers -- References -- SECTION 3 Traffic engineering / Paul Matthews -- ch. 21 Introduction, history, definition / P. Matthews -- The history of traffic and its management -- ch. 22 Traffic engineering legislation / P. Matthews -- Introduction -- Current legislation -- References -- ch. 23 Traditional traffic management / C. Whitehead -- Introduction
Travel and traveller information -- Network management -- urban -- Junction and network performance -- Network management -- interurban -- Road user charging, congestion charging and electronic toll systems -- Road safety -- Driver assistance -- Public transport travel information -- Future ITS -- European ITS Directive -- References -- SECTION 4 Highway design principles and practice / Ian D. Walsh -- ch. 31 Highway design principles and practice: an introduction / I.D. Walsh -- Background -- The design process -- Conclusions -- References -- ch. 32 Site investigation and foundation design / I.R. Payne -- Introduction -- Stages of site investigation -- Groundwater and drainage -- Slope stability -- Embankment fills -- Road pavement subgrade -- Ground movement and subsidence -- Foundation design for structures -- References -- ch. 33 Geometric design / M. Westlake -- Introduction -- Basic philosophy: the information -- Geometry issues -- Junction design -- Highway features -- A practical design -- References
Ch. 59 Politics and public / B. Thompson -- Introduction -- The political scene -- Working with the public -- Dealing with the media -- References -- ch. 60 The involvement and impact of the utilities / R. Elphick -- Introduction -- Legislation -- The coordination process -- Noticing rules -- Work categories -- Electronic transfer of notices (EToN) -- Permits -- Restrictions following work activities -- Inspections -- Penalties -- Industry organisations -- The impact of reinstatements on highway pavements -- The research programme -- Charging structures -- Determining the cost of premature maintenance -- Creating a charge structure -- References -- ch. 61 Winter service and other weather emergencies / S. Child -- Introduction -- Statutory basis -- Policy -- Winter service objectives -- Winter Service Plan -- Network hierarchy and route optimisation -- Salt bins -- Weather prediction and information
The applicable law of the contract -- Selection of the conditions of contract In practice -- The ICE conditions of contract, 7th edition -- The Engineering and Construction Contract 3rd Edition (NEC3) -- References -- ch. 10 National specification and design documents / R.N. Hunter -- Introduction -- Design manual for roads and bridges -- Interim Advice Notes -- Manual of contract documents for highway works -- References -- Annex A Design Manual for Roads and Bridges -- Annex B Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works -- ch. 11 Local specifications and design documents / I.D. Walsh -- Introduction -- Local specifications -- Local modifications to the specification for highway works -- Local design documents -- References -- ch. 12 European Standards for products / I.D. Walsh -- Introduction -- Mandates and essential requirements -- The contents of a European Standard -- Durability -- National guidance -- How Standards are produced -- Quality assurance under a European Standard -- Quality assurance and quality -- References
Highways Agency schemes funding -- Local authority schemes funding -- Developer funding -- Community infrastructure levy (CIL) -- Direct local authority funding -- Practical funding considerations for promoters -- References -- ch. 7 Highway capital maintenance / M. Sutch -- Introduction -- Block allocations -- Highway capital maintenance funding -- 2010/11 allocations levels -- Future funding levels -- References -- ch. 8 Revenue funding for maintenance activities / T. Oakley -- Background to revenue funding -- The formula grant -- Calculation of the highway maintenance element of the formula grant -- Calculation of the capital financing element of the formula grant -- Sources of further information -- ch. 9 Forms of contract for highway construction projects / M. O'Reilly -- Introduction -- Introduction to highway construction contracts -- The use and importance of contracts in construction -- Types and features of highway contracts -- Statutory controls and impact -- Tendering practice -- Documents forming part of the construction contract
pt. X New streets (sections 186-202) -- pt. XI Making up of private streets (sections 203-237) -- pt. XII Acquisition, vesting and transfer of land etc. (sections 238-271) -- pt. XIII Financial provision (sections 272-281) -- pt. XIV Miscellaneous and supplementary provisions (sections 282-345) -- References -- ch. 2 Highway Legislation: Scotland / J.R. Edgar -- Introduction -- pt. I Public roads -- pt. II Private roads -- pt. III New roads -- pt. IV Improvements and maintenance -- pt. V Roads and building control -- pt. VI Access and stopping up -- pt. VII Bridges, tunnels and diversion of water -- pt. VIII Interference and damage -- pt. IX Acquisition, transfer, vesting and compensation -- pt. X Miscellaneous -- pt. XI Offences -- pt. XII Statutory undertakers -- pt. XIII General -- Schedule 1 Procedures for making or confirming certain orders and schemes -- Schedule 2 Validity and date of operation of certain orders and schemes -- Schedule 3 Classes of traffic for purposes of special roads -- Schedule 4 Procedure for determination by roads authority of certain questions in connection with cattle-grids
Ch. 41 Surface characteristics (noise) / I.D. Walsh -- Introduction -- Measurement of noise -- Traffic noise generation -- Noise reduction -- Traffic noise mitigation and compensation -- References -- ch. 42 Skid resistance / D. Woodward -- Introduction -- Simple definitions relating to skid resistance -- Specification of skid resistance in the UK -- Measurement of skid resistance -- Skid resistance measurement and device operation -- Skid resistance, water and surface texture -- Skid resistance measurement devices used in the UK -- The Wehner-Schulze Test -- Skid resistance and type of aggregate -- Future trends -- Conclusions -- References -- ch. 43 Sustainability / T. Parry -- Introduction -- Resource use, recycling and waste -- Public transport, walking and cycling -- Adaptation to climate change -- Assessment systems -- Corporate responsibility -- References -- ch. 44 Environmental considerations / M. Glanville -- Introduction/key background information on topic
pt. II Laying out and construction of streets -- pt. III Adoption of private streets as public roads -- pt. IV Making up of private streets -- pt. V Prior provision for expenses of street works in private streets -- pt. VI Miscellaneous -- References -- ch. 4 Public procurement / J. McRorie -- Introduction -- Background and legal framework -- When do the regulations apply? -- What must be done to comply with the rules: the procurement process -- What are the consequences of a failure to comply with the procurement rules? -- References -- ch. 5 Funding the Highways Agency: estimates, funding, monitoring / P. Stiverson -- Introduction -- Central government organisation funding -- Government agencies -- Aim and objectives of the Highways Agency -- The Highways Agency: roles, responsibilities and governance -- The Highways Agency: business planning framework business plans -- The Highways Agency: financial and investment arrangements -- References -- ch. 6 Major highway scheme finance / J. Farmer -- Introduction -- Basic accounting definitions
Pavement anchorages -- Joint design and detailing -- Design methods -- Deterioration mechanisms and site construction problems -- Construction methods -- Concluding remarks -- Acknowledgements -- References -- ch. 38 Pavement design (ancillary usage) / I.D. Walsh -- Industrial pavement design -- Car parks and light access way design -- Sports surfaces -- Playgrounds -- Footways and cycleways -- Public footpaths and other public rights of way (PROW) -- Farm roads -- References -- ch. 39 Analytical pavement design / B. Al Hakim -- Introduction -- Development of pavement design -- Design development in the UK -- The AASHTO design method -- Analytical pavement design principles -- Pavement modelling -- Analytical evaluation of existing pavements -- Summary -- References -- ch. 40 Unsealed highway construction / A. Dawson -- Introduction -- Materials -- Performance and failure -- Design -- Construction -- Maintenance -- Environmental aspects -- In-situ testing -- References
SECTION 2 Transport planning / Leslie C. Darrall -- ch. 13 Introduction to policy and practice / L.C. Darrall -- Introduction -- The Strategic Planning Framework -- Roles and responsibilities -- Policies, plans and programmes -- Appraisal of transport plans -- Highway scheme planning and implementation -- Impending changes to the planning system in England -- References -- ch. 14 Existing conditions and data / M.J. Yeadon -- Introduction -- Existing conditions and data -- Types of survey -- Developing the scope of surveys -- Sources of existing information -- Bespoke surveys -- Traffic-related surveys for economic appraisal -- Traffic-related surveys for environmental appraisal -- Summary -- References -- ch. 15 Characteristics of transport and travel / M.J. Yeadon -- Introduction -- General trends in transport and travel -- Private car travel -- Freight traffic -- Road traffic safety -- Transport and travel choices -- Summary -- References -- ch. 16 Estimating transport demand / L.C. Darrall -- Introduction -- Choice of modelling approach -- Demand models -- Types of models -- References
Ch. 67 Lifecycle planning / J. Thorp -- Introduction -- The lifecycle process -- Objectives and policies -- Inventory and condition data -- Cost of maintaining each group of assets -- Performance gaps -- Demands and risks -- Appendix A Carriageway lifecycle plan -- Acknowledgements -- References -- ch. 68 Asset management strategy and risk management / J. Thorp -- Asset management strategy -- Investment strategy -- Risk assessment -- Introduction to the evaluation of risk in asset management -- Existing guidance -- Simple steps to get started in risk management -- Continuing improvement in the future -- Appendix A Definitions -- Appendix B Background information -- Acknowledgements -- References -- ch. 69 Developments and conclusions / J. Thorp -- UK Pavement Management System -- Prioritisation of highway works and deterioration models -- Working the highway data -- Taking stock and annual reviews -- Conclusion -- References
Summary The 'ICE Manual of Highway Design and Management' is a one-stop reference for all practising engineers working in the field of highway engineering
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
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Subject Highway engineering -- Great Britain -- Handbooks, manuals, etc
Highway engineering
Great Britain
Genre/Form handbooks.
Handbooks and manuals
Handbooks and manuals.
Guides et manuels.
Form Electronic book
Author Walsh, Ian D
Institution of Civil Engineers (Great Britain)
ISBN 9781628704006
1628704004
9780727741677
0727741675
Other Titles Institution of Civil Engineers manual of highway design and management