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Asphalt Versus Brick Paving Observations from 1899
Engineer Allen Furninhea Soma presents a comparative note on paving materials based on a 1897 to 1899 survey. He argues asphalt, brick, and concrete costs and lifespans, citing Buffalo Washington London Paris Berlin and Johnstown data, concluding asphalt initial cost plus maintenance can exceed brick over time while brick offers easier repair and lower early costs.
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Allen Furninhea Soma
Mexico
Compufon
Chinamin
Iowa
Wrrest
United State
American Society of Civil Engineers
George W.W. Tlilon
M. Am, Soc. CO BE
Tuia
United States
Tilton
Isto
Buffalo
Washington
Washington City
London
Paria
Berlin
York
Tilson
Waydé
Fife
Wolverhampton
Hayland
Johnstown
Une
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