The Panama Canal
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It was designed that this dam should hold the waters of the lake at a height of 85 feet above sea-level, but it was constructed 50 feet higher so that all danger might be obviated in case of excessive floods.
The plan of the canal contemplated that this dam should be surmounted by three locks constructed in pairs, so that in case one series of locks became impaired the other could be used, or ships might pass up one side and down the other at the same time. Each of the locks was to be 1000 feet... long, 110 feet wide, and have a lifting capacity of 2&y 2 feet. Therefore, when completed, this series of locks con- structed of concrete would be more than 3000 feet in length and about 250 feet in width, without doubt the largest con- crete formation ever constructed.
The engineers of the Panama Commission give four reasons for the adoption of the lock system instead of the sea-level type. In the first place, it would take twice as long to construct a sea-level canal as it would a lock canal.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
It was designed that this dam should hold the waters of the lake at a height of 85 feet above sea-level, but it was constructed 50 feet higher so that all danger might be obviated in case of excessive floods.
The plan of the canal contemplated that this dam should be surmounted by three locks constructed in pairs, so that in case one series of locks became impaired the other could be used, or ships might pass up one side and down the other at the same time. Each of the locks was to be 1000 feet... long, 110 feet wide, and have a lifting capacity of 2&y 2 feet. Therefore, when completed, this series of locks con- structed of concrete would be more than 3000 feet in length and about 250 feet in width, without doubt the largest con- crete formation ever constructed.
The engineers of the Panama Commission give four reasons for the adoption of the lock system instead of the sea-level type. In the first place, it would take twice as long to construct a sea-level canal as it would a lock canal.
What to read after The Panama Canal?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Duncan E Mckinlay to read onlineMoreLess
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