The Technical World Magazine, Volume 6Technical World Company, 1906 |
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Page 47
... feet at the end near shore to 52 feet at the outer end , the average depth being about 40 feet . The bottom has proved to be quite firm ; and , as a result , comparatively little loss from set- tling has occurred . The engineers de ...
... feet at the end near shore to 52 feet at the outer end , the average depth being about 40 feet . The bottom has proved to be quite firm ; and , as a result , comparatively little loss from set- tling has occurred . The engineers de ...
Page 51
... feet below the normal low- water level . The embankments of the canal are for the most part in low ground ; and the slopes are protected by stone , pitching from 62 feet below the water to 34 feet above it . The sharpest curve has 3,300 ...
... feet below the normal low- water level . The embankments of the canal are for the most part in low ground ; and the slopes are protected by stone , pitching from 62 feet below the water to 34 feet above it . The sharpest curve has 3,300 ...
Page 90
... feet wide at the base , and 40 feet thick , tapering gracefully toward the top . They represent 22,000 yards of granite face , 14,000 yards of limestone backing , 17,000 yards of concrete , 14,000 yards of earth excavation , and 275,000 ...
... feet wide at the base , and 40 feet thick , tapering gracefully toward the top . They represent 22,000 yards of granite face , 14,000 yards of limestone backing , 17,000 yards of concrete , 14,000 yards of earth excavation , and 275,000 ...
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