Transportation Research and Education (ITRE) in Raleigh, NC. He
teaches engineering classes for several major programs through
contracts ITRE has with the North Carolina DOT. He holds a Ph.D.
from North Carolina State University and is a licensed Professional
Engineer (PE) in North Carolina.
Lorraine M. Cahill is a Program Manager at the FEP Training Program, Institute for Transportation Research and Education, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USAGuangchuan Yang is a research associate at the Institute for Transportation Research and Education at North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, USALeta F. Huntsinger is Director of Research - Systems Planning and Analysis, and Professor of the Practice, UNC Department of City and Regional Planning at the Institute for Transportation Research and Education, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USAHighway Engineering: Planning, Design, and Operations, Second Edition, presents a clear and rigorous exposition of highway engineering concepts, including project development and the relationship between planning, operations, safety and highway types. The book includes important topics such as corridor selection and traverses, horizontal and vertical alignment, design controls, basic roadway design, cross section elements, intersection and interchange design, and the integration of new vehicle technologies and trends. It also presents end of chapter exercises to further aid understanding and learning.
This edition has been fully updated with the current design policies and reference manuals essential for highway, transportation, and civil engineers who are required to work to these standards.
1. Introduction 2. Transportation Systems Planning 3. Horizontal and Vertical Alignment 4. Highway Geometric Design 5. Traffic Operations 6. Traffic Safety 7. Geotechnical Engineering 8. Structures 9. Hydraulics