Elements of Highway Engineering (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Arthur Horace Blanchard

 
9780484110952: Elements of Highway Engineering (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master the essentials of building durable roads from the ground up.

This comprehensive reference covers highway design, construction, and maintenance with clear explanations and practical guidance. From traditional stone roads to modern bituminous surfaces, you’ll find tested methods, data, and case examples that illuminate how pavements perform under real traffic.

This edition compiles foundational concepts, testing procedures, and material selections that planners, engineers, and students rely on. It emphasizes practical decision making, cost considerations, and the local factors that influence every stage of highway projects.
  • Detailed discussions of materials like broken stone, gravel, and various bituminous products
  • Construction methods for pavements, including macadam and sheet asphalt, with performance insights
  • Guidance on subgrades, drainage, rolling, and maintenance strategies
  • Illustrations, test methods, and references to standards used by practitioners
Ideal for readers of engineering handbooks, civil engineering students, and professionals seeking a solid, work‑ready understanding of highway construction and upkeep.

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