20 mi of massive dikes built to shut off major part of Zuiderzee from North Sea; shafts of basalt used for paving slopes exposed to wave action; clay used for topping out dike; ship locks; pumping stations; in 1924 estimated cost of works was $220,000,000. (See also Eng News-Rec v 109 n 22 Dec 1 1932 p 639-43)


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    Title :

    Reclamation of Zuiderzee


    Additional title:

    Military Engr


    Contributors:
    Shaw, A.L. (author) / Young, G.R. (author)

    Published in:

    Military Engineer ; 24 , n 133


    Publication date :

    1932


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English