The Construction Of Roads, Paths, And Sea Defenses: With Portions Relating To Private Street Repairs, Specification Clauses, Prices For Estimating, An

The Construction of Roads, Paths, and Sea Defenses is a comprehensive guidebook written by Frank Latham in 1903. The book covers a wide range of topics related to civil engineering, including the construction of roads, paths, and sea defenses. It also includes sections on private street repairs, specification clauses, prices for estimating, and engineer�������s replies to queries.The book provides detailed instructions and illustrations for the construction of various types of roads and paths, including macadamized roads, gravel roads, and brick pavements. It also covers the construction of sea defenses, such as breakwaters, groynes, and sea walls, and provides guidance on the selection of materials and methods of construction.In addition to practical advice, the book includes information on the legal aspects of road and path construction, including the rights and responsibilities of landowners and local authorities. It also provides a range of specification clauses and pricing information to assist engineers in estimating the cost of construction projects.Overall, The Construction of Roads, Paths, and Sea Defenses is a valuable resource for civil engineers, contractors, and anyone involved in the construction and maintenance of roads, paths, and sea defenses.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.