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Technology Development in Road Construction and Maintenance for Developing Countries
| Content Provider | Scilit |
|---|---|
| Author | Petts, R. C. |
| Copyright Year | 2020 |
| Description | The paper sets out the rationale for the use and development of various technologies in developing countries for road construction and maintenance. A review of current practice and recent developments in a number of African and Asian countries is presented with focus on labour based and agricultural tractor based methods. The paper describes a range of technology methods that are applicable for different circumstances from urban streets through to rural main and access roads. The methods described improve the use of local resources, including manpower, local industry and the private sector. The requirements for identifying, planning and implementing an appropriate technology approach for road construction and maintenance are discussed. Book Name: Technology and Developing Countries |
| Related Links | https://content.taylorfrancis.com/books/download?dac=C2004-0-02140-8&isbn=9781315037516&doi=10.1201/9781315037516-16&format=pdf |
| Ending Page | 156 |
| Page Count | 11 |
| Starting Page | 146 |
| DOI | 10.1201/9781315037516-16 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited |
| Publisher Date | 2020-04-28 |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Subject Keyword | Book Name: Technology and Developing Countries Architecture Transportation Science and Technology Developing Countries Technology Development Road Construction Construction and Maintenance Agricultural Tractor Based Described Improve |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Chapter |
