Solved Practical Problems in Transportation Engineering

The book presents engineering concepts,techniques,practices,principles,standard procedures,and models that are applied and used to design and evaluate traffic systems,road pavement structures,alternatives of transportation systems,roadway horizontal and vertical alignments,to ultimately achieve safety,sustainability,efficiency,and cost-effectiveness.

Format: Multiple-component retail product
Length: 1108 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The book is a comprehensive resource that presents a wide range of engineering concepts, techniques, practices, principles, standard procedures, and models applied in the design and evaluation of traffic systems, road pavement structures, transportation systems alternatives, roadway horizontal and vertical alignments, and other related areas. Its primary objective is to achieve safety, sustainability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in transportation engineering.

The book offers a wealth of problems covering five major areas of transportation engineering, providing a comprehensive coverage of all topics within the book. These problems encompass a diverse range of ideas and practical challenges, fostering a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Furthermore, the book addresses problems that involve theory, concepts, practice, and applications, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of transportation engineering principles.

To assist in solving these problems, the book follows a step-by-step procedure that includes theoretical explanations, derivation of formulas in certain cases, and computations using Microsoft Excel worksheets. These worksheets incorporate mathematical, trigonometric, statistical, and logical formulas to obtain rapid and efficient solutions. In some instances, the Microsoft Excel solver tool is employed to tackle complex equations, further enhancing the efficiency of the problem-solving process.

Additionally, numerical methods, linear algebraic methods, and least squares regression techniques are utilized in certain problems to facilitate the solution and make it more straightforward. These techniques contribute to the accuracy and reliability of the solutions presented in the book.

The book is designed to be informative and filled with an abundance of solutions to problems in the engineering science of transportation. It aims to enrich the knowledge and science in transportation engineering, thereby elevating the civil engineering profession. By presenting a comprehensive and practical approach to transportation engineering, the book serves as a valuable resource for academics, professionals, and students alike.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367500085