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What is the main focus of highway engineering?
What is the main focus of highway engineering?
- Construction of dams and reservoirs
- Development of public transportation systems
- Planning and design of roads and highways (correct)
- Designing buildings and skyscrapers
When did highway engineering become prominent?
When did highway engineering become prominent?
- After World War II (correct)
- During the 18th century
- In the early 19th century
- During the Roman Empire
Which country initiated the first research dedicated to highway engineering?
Which country initiated the first research dedicated to highway engineering?
- United Kingdom (correct)
- United States
- Germany
- France
What is one of the aspects that highway engineers must take into account?
What is one of the aspects that highway engineers must take into account?
What marked the beginning of road construction?
What marked the beginning of road construction?
When did the construction of modern highways begin?
When did the construction of modern highways begin?
What important act contributed to the development of highway engineering in the US?
What important act contributed to the development of highway engineering in the US?
What was the major role played by the construction of the first motorway in Great Britain (the Preston bypass) in 1958?
What was the major role played by the construction of the first motorway in Great Britain (the Preston bypass) in 1958?
What is a basic need for the Highway development according to the text?
What is a basic need for the Highway development according to the text?
What do highway engineers strive to predict and analyze in relation to highway systems?
What do highway engineers strive to predict and analyze in relation to highway systems?
What is a constant challenge for public highways financing according to the text?
What is a constant challenge for public highways financing according to the text?
What adverse impacts are mentioned in relation to improperly planned highways?
What adverse impacts are mentioned in relation to improperly planned highways?
What does EIA stand for in relation to integrating environmental considerations into highway development?
What does EIA stand for in relation to integrating environmental considerations into highway development?
What is known as a multipurpose characteristic of highways in relation to financing, management, and maintenance according to the text?
What is known as a multipurpose characteristic of highways in relation to financing, management, and maintenance according to the text?
