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Historical review Ancient Highways of the Eastern Hemisphere - Early Grecian Highways - Early Roman Highways - Early French Highways Early British Highways - Early American Highways.
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Preliminary Investigations, Surveying and Mapping, De sign, Bituminous Materials, Dust Prevention by the Use oi Palliatives, Bituminous Surfaces, Bituminous Macadam Pavements, Bituminous Concrete Pavements, Concrete Pavements, and Economics, Administration, and Legislation. Two hundred and forty-two pages have been devoted to the subject Of bituminous materials and their use in the construction and maintenance of roads and pavements.
The writings of eminent engineers and chemists have been drawn upon in order to transmit directly to the reader the views of experts on special subjects. Standard specifications and te ports oi national societies have been liberally quoted in order that the opinions expressed may be, as far as practicable, representa tive of the practice throughout the United States rather than that of an individual or a given locality.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book takes an in-depth look at the science behind road and pavement construction, spanning the period from ancient roads to the early 20th century. One of the first to comprehensively examine the topic, the author draws upon historical examples and renowned experts in the field to provide an in-depth understanding of the various techniques and materials used in the evolution of highway engineering. The author emphasizes the impact of the automobile on highway design and discusses the importance of drainage, foundations, and maintenance. The book also examines the challenges and advancements in the field, highlighting different types of roads and pavements that have been developed over time. It concludes by emphasizing the economic, administrative, and legislative considerations involved in roadway engineering, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the historical development of roads and pavements. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330311905_0
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