Notes on Practical Road Making and Repairing, for the Information of Surveyors: To Be Appointed Under the New Highway Act of 1862 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Loudon McAdam

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484755277 ISBN 13: 9780484755276

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Practical road making from a 19th‑century master plan, with step‑by‑step guidance for surveyors.

This historical manual distills decades of field observations into concrete methods for building and repairing roads. It explains why materials matter, how to size and prepare stone, and the best ways to shape surfaces for durability, drainage, and long life.

Written for those appointed under new highway standards, the book blends theory with hands‑on instructions. Expect detailed tips on selecting materials, sorting and breaking gravel, laying layers, and maintaining roads so they perform under varying weather and traffic.

• How to select and prepare materials for a clean, durable road surface
• How to size, break, and lay stone for maximum strength and smoothness
• Guidance on cross sections, drainage, and preventing water damage
• Tools, labor division, and practical workflow for surveyors and road crews

Ideal for readers interested in historical road making, civil engineering foundations, and the practical craft of surveyors.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484755277
• ISBN 13: 9780484755276
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 25