HeiGHTS (Highway Geotechnics and Transportation Systems)

HeiGHTS (Highway Geotechnics and Transportation Systems) is a field that studies how earth materials like soil and rock support roads and transportation infrastructure. It focuses on ensuring the stability, safety, and durability of highways by analyzing factors such as ground conditions, drainage, and foundation design. By applying scientific and engineering principles, HeiGHTS helps in planning, constructing, and maintaining reliable transportation networks that can withstand environmental stresses and traffic loads. Essentially, it combines geological understanding with transportation engineering to create safe, sustainable, and efficient road systems.