Practical Road Building (1917)

By Charles Elmer Foote

Book Overview

Practical Road Building is a comprehensive guide to road construction written by Charles E. Foote and originally published in 1917. The book covers all aspects of road building, from planning and surveying to materials and construction techniques. It includes detailed information on the design and construction of various types of roads, including macadam, gravel, and concrete. The book also covers topics such as drainage, grading, and the use of heavy machinery in road construction. With its clear and concise writing style, Practical Road Building is an essential resource for anyone involved in the planning, design, or construction of roads. Despite being over a century old, the book remains relevant today and provides valuable insights into the history and development of road building techniques.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: 1163977241
• ISBN13: 9781163977248
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"