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EXCAVATING UNDERWATER AREA [1 record]

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Record 1 1982-05-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Earthmoving
  • Road Construction Equipment
CONT

Excavating underwater areas. Safe on the dry shore, the dragline can cast out into midstream, dig into the bottom, lift (partially draining the material), and dump onto the stockpile or into the haul unit on the bank.

Key term(s)
  • underwater excavating

French

Domaine(s)
  • Terrassement
  • Matériel de constr. (Voies de circulation)
CONT

Lancement du godet pour excavation noyée.

Spanish

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