Did you know? The construction of the Panama Canal required the removal of about 200 million cubic yards of earth and rock. The construction employed over 200,000 workers and used a significant amount of heavy equipment for that time including steam shovels, dredges and rail-mounted cranes. #didyouknow #history #engineering #construction
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Important for the reduction in transit times and the ultimate cost of transport.
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Really good insight on the background of the Panama Canal.
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Always interesting to learn more about the engineering features of the Panama Canal.
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An interesting topic of how the world solves its logistics problems.
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ProfitDig's first article of 2024 discusses how to avoid hitting underground utilities.
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13 March 2024 Excavations Excavation is an essential part of the construction process, as it involves removing soil and rock from a specific area to create a foundation for a new structure. This is often necessary in order to level the ground and prepare it for the construction of a building or other structure. Excavation is also used to dig trenches for the installation of underground utilities, such as water and sewage pipes, electrical cables, and gas lines. This helps to ensure that the utilities are properly installed and functioning, and that they do not interfere with the construction process.
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