CHAPTER VII.

ROAD ROLLING.

First introduction of rollers -- Mr. Parry on steam rolling -- Cost

for repairs -- Number of men necessary -- Fuel used -- Other uses for

engine power -- Spikes for chequering -- Binding material -- Gradients

-- Work effected -- Description of manner in which roller should be

applied -- Method adopted in the United States -- Use of roller for

repairs of roads -- Method adopted at Gloucester -- Effect of weight

of roller on roads -- Advantages of steam rolling -- Mr. Paget on

rolling -- Disadvantages of steam rolling -- Horse rollers 60

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