Birthdate: September 23, 1756
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Ayr, Scotland
Died: November 26, 1836
John Loudon McAdam, a Scottish civil engineer and road-builder, developed the process of “macadamisation” to create durable, less muddy roads with a smooth hard surface. This innovative method utilized controlled materials of mixed particle size and predetermined structure. McAdam’s impact on road construction endures, as seen in advancements such as adding tar to bind road surface stones, resulting in the creation of “tarmac” (Tar Macadam).
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