Good Vol by Devoted Construction (3 results)
More imagesGood Roads, Vol. 11 (Classic Reprint)
Devoted To The Construction And Maintenance Of Roads And Streets; January-June, 1916
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on the significant developments that have contributed to highway development in Canada, from its humble beginnings to its current modern iteration. The author speaks with experts across disciplines, including historians, engineers, and administrators, to furnish a com…prehensive history of Canadian road infrastructure. Road construction and highway development have a direct impact on Canada's economy, and this text explains the profound economic, social, and political consequences of improved transportation systems in the country. This extensively researched history traces historic and contemporary obstacles highway developers had to overcome, including expansive geography and harsh Canadian winters. The author illuminates the compelling stories behind the people and their perseverance in creating Canada's impressive and iconic highway system. This book is a valuable addition to any collection on transportation history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
More imagesGood Roads, Vol. 51 (Classic Reprint)
Devoted To The Construction And Maintenance Of Roads And Streets; January-June, 1917
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. The author of this book tackles some of the most pressing issues facing road construction, maintenance, and engineering in Florida, including a lack of quality materials, political issues, and Floridaâs unique topography. The state of Florida has embarked on ambitious road construction… projects in recent years. One of the bookâs most fascinating and important points is the discussion on localized administration, where the author points out that local governments have little investment in regional road-building projects. The author also points out that Florida has a very large cosmopolitan population, which further complicates the sharing of resources between various road-building projects. This book is the definitive guide to the challenges involved in building Floridaâs roads, and it includes some fascinating insights into these problems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
Good Roads, Vol. 15 (Classic Reprint)
Devoted To The Construction And Maintenance Of Roads And Streets; January-June, 1914
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book compiles proceedings from the Fourth American Good Roads Congress and Tenth Annual Convention of the American Road Builders Association held in 1914. The convention brought together a diverse group of industry professionals to exchange ideas, showcase new inventions, and disc…uss advancements in contemporary road construction and maintenance. The first part of this book focuses on meeting proceedings, including addresses, discussions, and papers by S. Percy Hooker, Nelson P. Lewis, Harold Parker, and Jean de Pulligny. It presents various perspectives on the division of expense, responsibility, and authority between national, state, county, and town governments across road and street projects. The second part of the book comprises 25 technical papers presented at the convention, covering a wide range of topics, from the selection of materials and methods for constructing different types of roads to the best practices for maintenance and repair. Overall, this volume captures the spirit of innovation and collaboration that characterized the early 20th-century road building movement and provides valuable insights into the challenges and solutions faced by road builders of the era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.
