Practical Street Construction: Planning Streets And Designing And Constructing The Details Of Street Surface, Subsurface And Supersurface Structures

By Amory Prescott Folwell

Book Overview

Practical Street Construction, written by Amory Prescott Folwell in 1916, is a comprehensive guide to the planning, designing, and construction of streets. The book covers various aspects of street construction, including the layout and design of streets, the materials used for street surfaces, subsurface structures, and supersurface structures. The author provides detailed information on the different types of materials used for street construction, such as asphalt, concrete, and brick, and discusses their advantages and disadvantages. The book also includes chapters on the design and construction of curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, as well as the installation of street lighting and drainage systems. Practical Street Construction is a valuable resource for civil engineers, architects, and urban planners who are involved in the design and construction of streets and other public infrastructure. The book provides practical advice and guidance on how to plan and execute street construction projects, and includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the concepts and techniques involved. Overall, this book is an essential reference for anyone involved in the construction and maintenance of public 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 054883184X
• ISBN13: 9780548831847
• Release Date: January 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"