Maintaining pavements in a changing climate
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Abstract
Explores climate change and extreme weather patterns and the effects they have upon UK highways, covering changes to wind, water and temperature, structural layers and maintenance on asphalt, rigid, modular, flexible pavements and footways. Gives practical advice on choice of materials and construction techniques to help with mitigation.
Author
Willway, T., Reeves, S. and Baldachin, L.
History
See also: PPR184 Effects of climate change on highway pavements and how to minimise them: technical report (TRL, 2008) and Sustainable highways: a short guide (DfT, 2008).
ISBN
9780115529832
Subjects
- Roads
- Environmental issues/energy
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Transport facilities
- Road pavement
- Special subject areas
- Weather/Climate
Publisher History
The Department for Transport is a UK Government department that provides leadership across the transport sector to achieve its objectives, working with regional, local and private sector partners to deliver many of the services. These activities were formerly carried out by the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.
Information
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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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