The Construction Of Roads And Streets: The Art Of Constructing Common Roads; Recent Practice In The Construction Of Roads And Streets, Including Pavements
""The Construction of Roads and Streets"" by Henry Law is a comprehensive guide to the art of constructing common roads and streets. The book covers recent practices in the construction of roads and streets, including pavements, and provides detailed information on the materials, tools, and techniques used in road construction. The book begins with an overview of the history of road construction, from ancient times to the present day. It then goes on to discuss the various types of roads and streets, including rural roads, ...
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""The Construction of Roads and Streets"" by Henry Law is a comprehensive guide to the art of constructing common roads and streets. The book covers recent practices in the construction of roads and streets, including pavements, and provides detailed information on the materials, tools, and techniques used in road construction. The book begins with an overview of the history of road construction, from ancient times to the present day. It then goes on to discuss the various types of roads and streets, including rural roads, urban streets, and highways. The author provides detailed information on the design and construction of each type of road, including the materials used, the tools required, and the techniques employed. In addition to discussing the construction of roads and streets, the book also covers the maintenance and repair of these structures. The author provides information on the various types of maintenance required, including routine maintenance, periodic maintenance, and major repairs. Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of proper planning and design in road construction. He also provides practical advice on how to avoid common mistakes and pitfalls in road construction, and how to ensure that roads and streets are safe, durable, and functional. Overall, ""The Construction of Roads and Streets"" is an essential resource for anyone involved in road construction, from engineers and contractors to government officials and policymakers. It provides a comprehensive overview of the art and science of road construction, and is an invaluable guide for anyone looking to build or maintain safe and reliable roads and streets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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