Roadwork, Theory and Practice by Arthur Wignall

Roadwork, Theory and Practice by Arthur Wignall

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This text provides the practical information needed by roadworkers, highway technicians and engineers concerned with the construction and maintenance of roads and highways. It explains basic theory together with practical working methods.

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Roadwork, Theory and Practice by Arthur Wignall

'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.
'Excellent textbook for C&G6140 Roadwork Craft CertificatesClearly written and well explained with good diagrams and illustrations.' Mr J W Glenn, Lecturer in Technology, Belfast Institute for Further and Higher Education ...written in a clear and simple manner with well-presented illustrations and diagrams. -Saad Yousif, Lecturer at the University of Salford.
Malcom Copson has spent his working life in Civil Engineering, with experience in large construction projects and maintenance, having held the post of Training Centre Manager and Safety Officer, he is currently UK Safety Training Manager for a large design and construction management company.
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ISBN 13 9780750639644
ISBN 10 0750639644
Title Roadwork, Theory and Practice
Author Arthur Wignall
Series Bristol Series
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1999-09-10
Number of pages 750602
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.