Washington's John Foster Dulles Airport represents one of most extensive earthwork projects in eastern United States in recent years; project involves clearing and grubbing 10,000 acres, including removal of 300 structures, excavation and placement of 11 million cu yd of material, installation of 73,000 ft of concrete pipe, 18 to 78 in. in diam and excavation of three large drainage channels; equipment used; concreting works; dimensions and features of airport.


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    Title :

    Earthmovers face-lift Virginia farmlands to build jet airport


    Additional title:

    Excavating Engr


    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1960


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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