Highway Engineering (Classic Reprint): As Presented at the Second International Road Congress, Brussels, 1910 - Couverture souple

Blanchard, Arthur H.

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440035482 ISBN 13 : 9781440035487

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the origins of modern road engineering in this timeless reference from the Second International Road Congress. This edition collects reports and discussions presented in Brussels in 1910, offering a window into early 20th‑century highway practice and international collaboration that shaped the field.

The book explains how the congress organized its work, how countries shared knowledge, and how standards and methods were developed for metalled roads, drainage, dust control, paving materials, and road construction. It presents the structure of the proceedings, the roles of reporters, and the goal of compiling foreign practice with American engineering terminology for clarity and comparison. Readers will encounter a practical snapshot of the methods, challenges, and ideas that guided highway development during this formative era.

• Gets an inside look at topics discussed, including construction, maintenance, materials, and road machinery.


• Follows how international collaboration informed standards and the evolution of road design.


• Includes examples from multiple countries to illustrate diverse approaches to common road problems.


• Offers context for how early road engineers evaluated binders, trackways, drainage, and maintenance practices.

Ideal for readers of transportation history, engineering students, and professionals curious about the origins of modern highway practices and international standards.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440035482
• ISBN 13: 9781440035487
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 337
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