Roadwork

by Wignall, Arthur; Kendrick, Peter S. Oadwork; Ancill, Roy

• ISBN13: 9780750602914
• ISBN10: 0750602910
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1991-12-01
• Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann

Summary

'Roadwork, Theory and Practice,' now available in paperback, gives the really practical information needed by every roadworker, highway technician, incorporated, graduate or chartered engineer concerned with the construction and maintenance of roads and highways. It explains the basic theory of road construction and its associated activities, together with practical working methods and the newer developments in techniques, plant and materials. This fourth edition has been fully updated in line with new standards and legislation. It also incorporates a completely new chapter on the important ' New Roads and Street Works Act. ' Those who aspire to national vocational qualifications will find this textbook clear and comprehensive for City & Guilds Courses, Btec, ScotVec, and also for registration through a recognized professional institution as an Engineering Technician, Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer. It is also valuable as an aid to an engineer's continued professional development. This book is also a very useful reference work for IHIE and ICE Highway Engineers and Technicians, for civil engineering contractors, for craft and technology lecturers and for local authority departments responsible for highway management. Classic textbook for BTEC and NVQ students providing basic reference on practical techniques Coverage of the New Roads and Street Works Act

Table of Contents

Preface

Highway development

Maps, drawings and surveying

Earthworks

Drainage

Flexible and composite pavements

Rigid pavements

Kerbing, footways and paved areas

Ancillary construction work

Safety at work

Materials and testing

Highway plant

Street furniture

Bridgeworks: construction and maintenance

Highway maintenance

New roads and street works Act

Site organisation

Index

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