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ROADS: THEIR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE

by Allan Greenwell; J.V. Elsden

Published by Whittaker & Co.. 1901

Very good condition. With special reference to road materials. The Builder Student's Series. Red cloth with gilt titles. B/w diagrams. 280 pages plus adverts to rear.

Large bump to top edge of front cover. Browning/darkening to spine and cover edges. Ink name stamp to front endpaper. Some browning to page edges.

Stock no. 629997

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Contents

  • Part I - Materials
  • introduction
  • Granite
  • Variability of Granite
  • Basalts and Diabases
  • Sandstones
  • Limestones
  • Flint
  • Artificial Stone
  • Natural Asphalt
  • Wood
  • Selection of Road Material
  • Part II - Construction
  • Historical
  • Selection of Road Lines
  • Curves
  • Calculation of Volume of Excavations
  • Drainage
  • The Road-Coating
  • Macadam
  • Pavements
  • Improvement of Roads
  • Road Rolling
  • Causes of Wear in Roads
  • Repair of Roads
  • Care of Roads
  • Cost
  • Cost of Paved Roads etc

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