Title:
Road Design Manual: The Beginning
Author(s):
William C. Balfour
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
51
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
27-32
Keywords:
concrete construction; concrete pavements; construction costs; construction materials; highways; roads; specifications; structural design
DOI:
10.14359/17807
Date:
1/1/1975
Abstract:
A presentation explaining the problem of Michigan county engineers in road construction. . .This presentation explains the procedure followed by a subcommittee of the Michigan County Road Association in attempting to providde a design procedure that would correlate concrete and asphalt designs, utilize local materials, all with reasonable controls and costs. The results - the first printing of the "Road Design Manual" and the start of a common design language.