Model illustrating McAdam's method of road construction

Model illustrating McAdam's method of road construction

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Sectional model illustrating McAdam's method of road construction (in glass fronted case)

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Category:
Civil Engineering
Object Number:
1937-286
Measurements:
overall: 435 mm x 345 mm x 80 mm,
type:
model
credit:
Transport Research Laboratories Limited; Road Research Laboratory

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