The Location, Grading and Drainage of Highways : A Concise Discussion of General Principles Illustrated by Current and Recommended Practice (Classic Reprint) by Wilson G Harger
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This book is the first of a series of four volumes presenting the road problem from the standpoint of the constructing engineer. It is intended for the use of students and practicing engineers. Each book will be complete in itself and will deal with a well defined portion of the general problem.
The first book covers a discussion of general principles governing the policy of highway programs such as: the scope of the program, general character of the system, classification, layout, appropriation estimates, fundamental principles of design and reasonable economy in design. It develops the detail theory of economic location and grade line design from the standpoints of both horse and motor traffic. It discusses Cross Sections, Roadway Widths, Right of Way and Drainage. The intention is for this volume to cover concisely but fully the principles of design of the relatively permanent features of highway construction. Theory is developed but used largely as a basis for judgement. The data and discussions of theory are made as definite as possible and are illustrated by current and recommended practice. Emphasis is laid on the desirability of making appropriations accomplish as much as possible and the engineering means to this end are indicated. An effort has been made to show the value and limitations of scientific engineering in relation to the road problem.
The other volumes of the series are in preparation. They will cover the selection of pavement type, methods of construction, Maintenance and Reconstruction; also the detail methods of field and office work and Construction Engineering and Inspection.
The co-operation of Highway Engineers and State Departments is acknowledged throughout the text. Special acknowledgement is made of the constructive criticism of this manuscript by Mr. Percy Waller, Mr. Thomas Mahaney, Mr. J. Y. McClintock and Mr. H. G. Hotchkiss.
A number of tables and some of the text have been adapted from the Harger and Bonney Highway Engineers' Handbook.
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