Methods of Constructing Macadamized Roads
Methods of Constructing Macadamized Roads
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Where the sur- veyor has only a comparatively soft stone to form his roads with, the better plan in his opinion is to break the stone to 2 or 2 inches gauge, but in putting it down in any quantity to roll it at first with a light roller till the stones are fitted into their places and have become well consolidated. The passage of a heavy roller afterwards will not then be so apt to crush the material. Unfortu- nately most surveyors are so enamored of heavy rollers that very few are aware of the... advantages to be derived from the judicious use of light ones, which are seldom to be found in the country.
ROLLERS AND ROLLING The proper method of rolling macadam and the best weight for rollers are very important questions in the formation and repair of roads. It does not at all fol- low that the best weight for a roller for one county or country is the best for all. In a district where the only materials to be had are more or less of a soft nature a much lighter roller is necessary than in one where the toughest basalts, granites, etc.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
Where the sur- veyor has only a comparatively soft stone to form his roads with, the better plan in his opinion is to break the stone to 2 or 2 inches gauge, but in putting it down in any quantity to roll it at first with a light roller till the stones are fitted into their places and have become well consolidated. The passage of a heavy roller afterwards will not then be so apt to crush the material. Unfortu- nately most surveyors are so enamored of heavy rollers that very few are aware of the... advantages to be derived from the judicious use of light ones, which are seldom to be found in the country.
ROLLERS AND ROLLING The proper method of rolling macadam and the best weight for rollers are very important questions in the formation and repair of roads. It does not at all fol- low that the best weight for a roller for one county or country is the best for all. In a district where the only materials to be had are more or less of a soft nature a much lighter roller is necessary than in one where the toughest basalts, granites, etc.
What to read after Methods of Constructing Macadamized Roads?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by G a T George Alexander Thomas Middleton to read onlineMoreLess
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