A brief description of modern domestic (serial and mastered) machines and equipment used in the construction, repair and maintenance of highways, their main characteristics and operating information. In the new edition (3rd edition.) 1963 . ) information about machines in accordance with their modern nomenclature for integrated mechanization of road construction works . Techniques of the most effective use of machines are described, ensuring high performance. The book is intended for engineering workers involved in road construction, road works mechanization and machine operation, as well as for workers in the road construction engineering industry. Can be useful for students of universities and technical schools that train road workers and mechanics . Foreword by . Part I PRODUCTION EXPLOITATION OF ROAD-BUILDING MACHINESChapter 1 Basics of production operation of road-building machines . Chapter 2 Methods of use of road-building machines, providing increase of their productivity . Part II CONSTRUCTION OF ROAD-BUILDING MACHINES AND THEIR TECHNICAL AND EXPLOITATION DATAChapter 3 Machines for preparatory work . Chapter 4 Earthworks Machines. Chapter 5 Machines for compaction of soils, bases and road surfaces . Chapter 6 Machines for improving dirt roads and foundations and for building gravel, gravel and black roads. Chapter 7 Machinery and equipment for the construction of asphalt concrete coatings. Chapter 8 Machinery and equipment for the construction of cement concrete pavements and the manufacture of reinforced concrete road slabs . Chapter 9 Road Repair and Maintenance Machinery. Chapter 10 Cranes and Loaders. Chapter 11 Equipment for the construction of bridges and pipes . Chapter 12 Traction Tools. Chapter 13 Power Equipment. Chapter 14 Drives and Machine Controls. Part III TECHNICAL EXPLOITATION OF ROAD-BUILDING MACHINES Chapter 15 Preparation of road-building machines for operation . Chapter 16 Maintenance organization. References . Index subject