Telford's Highland roads—a new way of life for Scotland.

Authors :: Ford, Christopher R.
Source :: Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Civil Engineering; 2007, Vol. 160 Issue 5, p36-42, 7p, 3 Color Photographs, 2 Diagrams, 2 Charts, 1 Graph, 1 Map
Publication Year :: 2007
Abstract: Thomas Telford constructed nearly 1200 km of roads and over 1000 bridges in the Highlands of Scotland for the government in 1803—21. Their purpose was to alleviate the living conditions in the poverty-stricken country by providing immediate work and opening up communications. This paper describes how Telford designed and organised this massive project, including his introduction into Scotland of competitive tendering by private contractors, his standard specification for roads and bridges and the need for immediate maintenance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: ROAD construction
CONSTRUCTION contracts
BRIDGE design & construction

Language :: English
ISSN :: 0965089X
Volume :: 160
Issue :: 5
Database :: Complementary Index
Journal :: Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Civil Engineering
Publication Type :: Conference
Accession number :: 25382775
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1680/cien.2007.160.5.36