Transportation Engineering About BookThe book address issue & it is hoped that the engg. students studying transportation engg. will have a clear idea of the problem involved & how transportation engg. will have a clear idea of the problems involved & how they can be overcome in their professional career. About AuthorDr. LR Kadiyali is B.E.(Hons) from Bombay & pursued PhD from Kakatiya University. He has done PG diploma in Highway & Traffic Engg from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. Table of ContentsIntroductionRole of Transport in SocietyMode of Transport Criteria for ChoiceTransport PlanningHistory of Growth of HighwayDev. of Roads in India After IndependenceGeometric DesignSurvey & Project PreparationEmbankment Design & ConstructionHighway DrainageCross Drainage StructureType of Pavement & Factor Governing DesignDesign of Flexible PavementDesign of Rigid PavementPavement MaterialConstruction of PavementMaintenance of HighwayUse of Geosynthetic in Highway Engg.Urban RoadHill RoadRoad in Desert AreaToll RoadQuality AssuranceHighway Admin. & FinanceTraffic Engg.Intro to Railway Engg.Railway TechnologyRole of RailwayHistory of Growth of Railway in IndiaSurvey & Project PreparationGeometric Design of Railway TrackPermanent WayPoint & CrossingSignalling & Traffic ControlTraction & ResistanceStation Yard & EquipmentConstruction of Railway Line Maintenance of Railway LineTrack RenewalBridge & TunnelRail AccidentModern Technological AdvanceRole of Air TransportPipe Line TransportAerial RopewayBelt ConveyorWater Transport an OverviewPlanning for Water TransportHarbourLock Entrance DocksTransit Shed Warehouse & Cargo