"Proceedings of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Volume LXX, December 1910: Address at the 42nd Annual Convention, Chicago, Illinois, June 21, 1910, Paper No. 1178" is a valuable compendium of important papers and studies in the field of civil engineering. The author of this book, J. A. (John Anderson) Bensel, contributes important information and analysis to the development of engineering science. His speech at a convention in Chicago in 1910 left a mark on the engineering community and promoted the exchange of ideas and innovative approaches in the field of civil engineering. This book will be a useful source of information for students, professionals and anyone interested in the development of civil engineering."