Specifications for street roadway pavements with instructions to inspectors on street paving work (eBook)

A Comprehensive Guide to Urban Infrastructure Development

Samuel Whinery (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
130 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-633952220-6 (EAN)

Infos

In "Specifications for Street Roadway Pavements: With Instructions to Inspectors on Street Paving Work," Samuel Whinery presents a comprehensive guide that meticulously outlines the technical and procedural requirements for urban paving projects. Through a clear and instructional style, Whinery combines practical guidance with detailed specifications aimed at enhancing the efficiency and safety of street infrastructure. The work is anchored in the early 20th-century context of rapid urbanization, where the demand for durable road surfaces necessitated innovative engineering methods and standardized practices. His approach reflects a blend of empirical observation and formative engineering theory, making it an invaluable resource for both practitioners and scholars in civil engineering and urban planning. Samuel Whinery, an experienced civil engineer and educator, draws from his extensive background in urban development to compile this influential text. His commitment to improving roadway safety and efficiency is evident throughout, shaped by a career spent tackling the practical challenges of street construction and maintenance. Whinery's insights, derived from working alongside public works departments and consulting on urban projects, lend authenticity and authority to his writing. This book is highly recommended for civil engineers, urban planners, and construction inspectors seeking a foundational understanding of street paving practices. With its clear directives and informed approach, Whinery's work remains an essential resource for anyone involved in enhancing urban infrastructure, ensuring that sound engineering principles are at the forefront of modern street construction.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 9.7.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Technik
• Schlagworte: Building codes reference • City planning literature • city planning resource • Civil engineering literature • civil engineering specifications • Construction Manual • engineering best practices • Highway Engineering • Infrastructure development books • infrastructure development handbook • inspection procedures guide • material quality standards • Municipal engineering texts • pavement construction guide • pavements • Public works guidance • Road construction guidelines • Roads and pavements • Specifications • Street maintenance literature • street paving instructions • technical construction details • Urban infrastructure books • urban infrastructure manual