Publisher's Synopsis
A Treatise On Roads And Pavements is a comprehensive guidebook written by Ira Osborn Baker, an American civil engineer, and published in 1903. The book covers the design, construction, and maintenance of roads and pavements, including a detailed analysis of the materials used in road construction, such as stone, gravel, and asphalt. The book provides a historical overview of the development of roads and pavements, including the evolution of road building techniques and the impact of modern transportation on road design. It also includes detailed technical information on road drainage, roadbed construction, and pavement design, as well as discussions on the economics of road building and maintenance.The author draws on his extensive experience in the field of civil engineering to provide practical advice and guidance for engineers, contractors, and road builders. He includes numerous illustrations, diagrams, and photographs to help readers understand the concepts and techniques discussed in the book.Overall, A Treatise On Roads And Pavements is a valuable resource for anyone involved in the design, construction, or maintenance of roads and pavements, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the history and evolution 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.
