Sinopsis
Public highways shape national progress and everyday life, and this guide explains why they matter.
The book outlines how highway systems are planned, built, and cared for, with a focus on rural and intercity roads. It covers the scope of traffic, administration, drainage, design, maintenance, and the practical steps communities take to keep roads usable and safe.
- Why highways are treated as national utilities and how traffic drives choices
- The roles of local, county, and state agencies in building and maintaining roads
- Practical approaches to drainage, cross sections, and surface types
- Maintenance strategies for earth, gravel, macadam, and concrete roads
Ideal for readers interested in rural planning, public works, and transportation policy.
"Sinopsis" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
Reseña del editor
Excerpt from American Rural Highways
American rural highways was written for use as a text or reference in courses dealing With rural highways and intended for agricultural engineers, students in agri culture and for short courses and extension courses. The reader is assumed to have familiarity with drawing and surveying, but the text is adapted primarily for students Who do not receive training along the lines of the usual course in Highway or Civil Engineering.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
"Sobre este título" puede pertenecer a otra edición de este libro.
Otras ediciones populares con el mismo título
Resultados de la búsqueda para American Rural Highways (Classic Reprint)
Imagen del vendedor
American Rural Highways (Classic Reprint)
Impresión bajo demandaLibrería: Forgotten Books, London, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 4 de 5 estrellas
Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the multifaceted role highways play in national progress with insights into their multifaceted role in national progress, administration, and design. It presents a comprehensive guide to highway engineering fundamentals and is written for students, agricultural engineers, and professionals in the field. With a focus on economic development and community sustainability, the author explores the evolution of rural roads and their significance in connecting communities, increasing access to education, and fueling social and economic opportunity within rural areas. The book provides an in-depth analysis of highway administration, covering relevant topics including funding, assessment, and the role of various stakeholders in road development. The author emphasizes the importance of drainage in highway construction and maintenance, offering practical guidance on designing effective drainage systems to increase the lifespan of rural highways. 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: 9781332313372_0
Comprar nuevo
EUR 17,04
Gastos de envío gratis
Se envía de Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Se envía de Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Cantidad disponible: Más de 20 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
American Rural Highways Classic Reprint
Librería: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Estados Unidos de America
Calificación del vendedor: 5 de 5 estrellas
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781332313372
Comprar nuevo
EUR 24,45
Gastos de envío gratis
Se envía dentro de Estados Unidos de America
Se envía dentro de Estados Unidos de America
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles
Imagen de archivo
American Rural Highways Classic Reprint
Librería: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Reino Unido
Calificación del vendedor: 4 de 5 estrellas
PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781332313372
Comprar nuevo
EUR 23,16
Envío por EUR 4,80
Se envía de Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Se envía de Reino Unido a Estados Unidos de America
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles