ABSTRACT

Roads that are safe in all weathers are a prerequisite of modern society, and large amounts of money are spent, especially in winter, to make travel safe. This book brings together international expertise on planning 'weather proof' roads, operating safe road networks in bad weather and coping effectively with accidents. The performance and cost effectiveness of new technology (ice detection systems, thermal mapping, weather radar etc) are reviewed.

chapter Chapter Two|12 pages

The winter maintenance of highways

chapter Chapter Four|8 pages

Snow and ice control in North America

chapter Chapter Five|14 pages

Snow-drift modelling and control

chapter Chapter Six|40 pages

The fog hazard

chapter Chapter Seven|32 pages

Blowing dust and highways: the case of Arizona, USA

chapter Chapter Eight|28 pages

Road Accidents And The Weather

chapter Chapter Nine|12 pages

International collaboration

chapter Chapter Ten|4 pages

Conclusions