土木工程专业英语(第二版_段兵延)第11课.ppt

Lesson 11 Highway Engineering公路工程 New words and phrases: abutting specdlative traverse benefit recreational logically gradation expressway compact accommodate frequency caliche oyster bituminous catchbasin adverse precipitation photogrammetric outlet barrier pneunatic-tired roller 汽胎压路机 public utilities 公共设施 calcium chloride 氯化钙 guard rail 护栏，护轨 Words 1. abutting 毗连的，邻接的 如：abutting building 毗连建筑物 abutting joint 对接, 毗连接头 abutting lot 相邻地段 10. accommodate 供应，提供，容纳，适应 如：accommodate oneself to 使自己适应于 accommodate oneself to new conditions 适应新的情况 accommodate sb. with 向某人提供 16. adverse 相反的，不利的，敌对的，逆的 如：adverse altitude (跳伞)不利高度 adverse circumstances 逆境 adverse conditions 不利条件， 有害状态 adverse current 逆流 Highway Engineering Highway engineering includes highway planning, location, design, and maintenance. 公路工程包括公路规划、定位、设计和维修。 Before the design and construction of a new highway or highway improvement can be undertaken, there must be general planning and consideration of financing. 在着手做一条新建公路或改建公路的设计和施工之前，必须做总体规划和资金考虑。 As part of general planning, it is decided what the traffic needs of the area will be for a considerable period, generally 20 years, and what construction will meet those needs. 作为总体规划的一部分，要决定：在相当长的时期内，通常是20年，该区域的交通需要；以及哪种施工可以满足这些需要。 Highway Engineering To assess traffic needs the highway engineer collects and analyzes information about the physical features of existing facilities, the volume, distribution, and character of present traffic, and the changes to be expected in these factors. 为了确定交通需要，公路工程师收集和分析关于已有设施的物理特征，当前的交通量、交通分布和交通特性，以及在这些因素上要做的变化等信息。 The highway engineer must determine the most suitable location, layout, and capacity of the new routes and structures. 公路工程师必须确定最合适的位置、布局和新线新结构的通行能力。 Frequently, a preliminary line, or location, and several alternate routes a