Highway Inspectors' Handbook (1919)

By Prévost Hubbard

Book Overview

The Highway Inspectors' Handbook, written by Hubbard and Prevost in 1919, is a comprehensive guide for highway inspectors. The book covers a wide range of topics related to highway construction and maintenance, including materials, equipment, construction methods, and safety procedures. The authors provide detailed instructions on how to inspect and maintain various types of roads, including gravel, macadam, and concrete. They also discuss the importance of proper drainage and provide guidance on how to design and maintain effective drainage systems. The book includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts discussed. Additionally, the authors provide information on the legal and administrative aspects of highway inspection, including the role of inspectors in enforcing regulations and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Overall, the Highway Inspectors' Handbook is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the construction and maintenance of highways and roads.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163914215
• ISBN13: 9781163914212
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 402 Pages
• Weight: 1.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"