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DITCH DEPTH [1 record]

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Record 1 1980-10-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Execution of Work (Construction)
  • Earthmoving
  • Construction Site Equipment
CONT

Graders make both V-type and trapezoidal ditches. The maximum economical ditch depth is about 3 ft with a maximum bottom width of about 4 ft.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Exécution des travaux de construction
  • Terrassement
  • Matériel de chantier
CONT

Le matériau excavé [par la niveleuse] roule et glisse vers le côté gauche de la lame, constituant un cordon dont l'importance dépend de la profondeur de coupe [...]

Spanish

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