Highway Engineering: Pavements, Materials and Control of Quality

Written for civil engineering students and engineers whom engage in highway projects or laboratory testing, this book is a valuable reference for practicing professionals. The book integrates pavement materials, material testing for acceptability and quality assurance, asphalt mix design, flexible and rigid pavement design, construction, maintenance and strengthening procedures, quality control of production and acceptance of asphalts, pavement evaluation, asphalt plants, and pavement recycling. The book covers the basic principles of pavement management, highlights recent advancements, and details the latest industry standards and techniques around the world. This book focuses on the design, construction, maintenance, and management of pavements roads and highways, and covers the main topics in highway engineering. The book includes both European and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) and American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards and practice.