Transport and Road Research 1977

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Transport and Road Research 1977

This Annual Report for 1977 attempts to present an account of the work of the Laboratory in a form which illustrates both its continuing main activities and also progress on numerous specific topics. These dual threads of continuity and of immediate relevance and applicability, dominate every aspect of the role and work of TRRL. Topics include: Transport--Transport planning studies, bus transport, urban railways, inter-city passenger transport, rural transport, freight transport, energy and transport, and transport and the environment; Highway and structures--Highway planning, earthworks and underground pipes, road pavement design, road-making materials, construction processes and control, road surface irregularity and riding quality, highway maintenance, tunnel design and construction, bridge construction and maintenance, bridge design and performance; Traffic engineering and road safety--Traffic and accident data and analysis, road design and safety, traffic and safety in urban areas, highway traffic, vehicle design and safety, road user behavior; Overseas activities--Transport planning, traffic and safety, road user costs, road-making materials, highway engineering, co-operative research with the Building and Road Research Institute, Ghana, advice on road planning and construction, training and information services; Central units--Research Services Unit, Technical Services Unit, Administration Unit.