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Roads are the veins and arteries of the body politic, for through them flow the agricultural productions and the commercial supplies which are the life-blood of the state. Upon the sufficiency of their number, the propriety of their directions, and the unobstructedness Of their courses, depend the ease and the rapidity with which the more. Distant portions of the system receive the nutriment which is essential to their life, health, and vigor, and without a copious supply of which the extremities must languish and die.
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Roads are the veins and arteries of the body politic, for through them flow the agricultural productions and the commercial supplies which are the life-blood of the state. Upon the sufficiency of their number, the propriety of their directions, and the unobstructedness Of their courses, depend the ease and the rapidity with which the more. Distant portions of the system receive the nutriment which is essential to their life, health, and vigor, and without a copious supply of which the extremities must languish and die.
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The common roads of the United States are inferior to those of any other civilized country. Their faults are those of direction, of slopes, of shape, of surface, and generally of deficiency in all the attributes of good roads. Some of these defects are indeed the unavoidable results of the scantiness of capital and of labor in a new country, but most of them arise from an ignorance either of the true principles of road-making, or of the advantages of putting these principles into practice. They may therefore be removed by a more general diffusion of scientific instruction upon this subject, and to assist in bringing about this consummation is the object of the present volume. In it the author has endeavored to combine, in a systematic and symmetrical form, the results of an engineering experience in all parts of the United States, and of an examination of the great roads of Europe, with a careful digestion of all accessible authorities, an important portion of the matter having never before appeared in English. He has striven to reconcile the many contradictory theories and practices of road-making; to select from them those which are most in accordance with the teachings of science; to present as clearly and precisely as possible the leading features of those approved, laying particular stress on such as are most often violated or neglected; and to harmonize the successful but empirical practice of the English engineers with the theoretical but elegant deductions of the French.
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A Manual of the Principles and Practice of Road-Making : Comprising the Location, Construction, and Improvement of Roads, (Common, Macadam, Paved, Plank, Etc;) And Rail-Roads (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a comprehensive examination of road making techniques for constructing and improving roadways. It begins by outlining the significance of good roads for societal advancement and economic progress. The author highlights the importance of minimal elevation changes for efficient transportation, emphasizing how even slight inclines can significantly increase energy requirements for vehicles. The author delves into the various types of road surfaces, exploring the benefits and drawbacks of each. He stresses the importance of considering factors such as cost, durability, and impact on vehicle performance when selecting a surface. The book also discusses the environmental impact of road construction and suggests sustainable practices to minimize ecological damage. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the principles and practices of sound road making. Its insights can help improve road infrastructure, enhance transportation efficiency, and foster economic growth. 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. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331969105_0
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