Chapter 9

Transportation

Abstract

An essential consideration (especially at the level of whole-site layout) is the transportation network for the movement into, out of, and around the site of materials, personnel, and emergency traffic. A good road network optimizes these movements, taking into account the types of materials, traffic volumes, site operations, economics, and safety.

Keywords

Transport; road; rail; ship

9.1 General

An essential consideration (especially at the level of whole-site layout) is the transportation network for the movement into, out of, and around the site of materials, personnel, and emergency traffic. A good road network optimizes these movements, taking into account the types of materials, traffic volumes, ...

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