Platoro Dam: Constructed 1949-19511954 - Dams - 71 pages |
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... . Loading zone 1 material in a pothole downstream from station 14 + 00 49 26. Large pneumatic tamping machine being used to compact zone 1 material on right abutment of main dam 51 LIST OF FIGURES ( Continued ) Figure Title 27. Equipment V.
... . Loading zone 1 material in a pothole downstream from station 14 + 00 49 26. Large pneumatic tamping machine being used to compact zone 1 material on right abutment of main dam 51 LIST OF FIGURES ( Continued ) Figure Title 27. Equipment V.
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... machine 29 . 30 . Structural steel used to support sections of the horseshoe portion of the outlet tunnel Placement of reinforcement steel in the high - pressure section of the outlet tunnel 31. Workmen placing reinforcement steel in ...
... machine 29 . 30 . Structural steel used to support sections of the horseshoe portion of the outlet tunnel Placement of reinforcement steel in the high - pressure section of the outlet tunnel 31. Workmen placing reinforcement steel in ...
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... the high - pressure gate for the outlet works was furnished by Albina Engine and Machine Works , of Portland , Oreg . , under specifications No. 2572 at a cost of $ 14 , 224 . C. Claims 35. Claims by Contractor Against the Government . 30.
... the high - pressure gate for the outlet works was furnished by Albina Engine and Machine Works , of Portland , Oreg . , under specifications No. 2572 at a cost of $ 14 , 224 . C. Claims 35. Claims by Contractor Against the Government . 30.
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... machine , two diesel locomotives with five 3-1 / 2 - cubic - yard dump cars , and related power and supporting equipment . Although there were the normal number of minor delays , derailment of hauling equip- ment , and machinery ...
... machine , two diesel locomotives with five 3-1 / 2 - cubic - yard dump cars , and related power and supporting equipment . Although there were the normal number of minor delays , derailment of hauling equip- ment , and machinery ...
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... 10 - foot centers and generally to stage depths of 35 and 60 feet in alternate holes , and to stage depths of 55 and 110 feet in alternate holes . 1 Figure 26. --Large pneumatic tamping machine being used to compact 50.
... 10 - foot centers and generally to stage depths of 35 and 60 feet in alternate holes , and to stage depths of 55 and 110 feet in alternate holes . 1 Figure 26. --Large pneumatic tamping machine being used to compact 50.
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