John Loudon McAdam
John Loudon McAdam, a Scottish road building expert, is credited with being the first to build tar surfaced roads. That is why they are called macadam roads.
John Loudon McAdam of course
John Loudon McAdam invented a new road-building technique called macadamization.
The invention of tar roads and pavements is attributed to Scottish engineer John Loudon McAdam in the early 19th century. He developed a method known as "macadamization," which involved layering crushed stone and gravel to create a durable road surface. The use of tar as a binding agent was later popularized by Charles Macadam and others, enhancing the durability and smoothness of the roads. This innovation laid the foundation for modern road construction techniques.
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John McAdam
roads and tarmac
John Loudon McAdam, a Scottish road building expert, is credited with being the first to build tar surfaced roads. That is why they are called macadam roads.
in 1820
John Loudon McAdam has written: 'Observations on the management of trusts for the care of turnpike roads' -- subject(s): Roads 'A practical essay on the scientific repair and preservation of public roads' -- subject(s): Design and construction, Macadamized Roads, Maintenance and repair, Roads
Around 1820 John Loudon McAdam invented a way to make roads which became known as macadamisation. When motor vehicles arrived the macadamised roads became very dusty and so they were sprayed with a layer of tar to seal the road surface. This was known as tarmac.
He didn't, all he invented was a paving composed of tar and gravel that was given the name tarmacadam, later shortened to tarmac. Now known as asphalt on US roads, it is still called tarmac on airports everywhere.
John Loudon Mcadam:)
John Loudon McAdam of course
John Loudon McAdam invented a new road-building technique called macadamization.
There are about 1,200 people in McAdam,NB. WOOOT McADAM!! :]
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