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Panama Canal Under Construction. ca. 1913, Miraflores, Panama, CONCRETE WALLS COMPLETED AND CRANES THAT OPERATED THE CEMENT BUCKETS, MIRAFLORES LOCKS, PANAMA CANAL. The side walls are 50 feet wide at the surface of the floor, perpendicular on the face. The walls are 25 feet thick at the base and narrowing towards the top where they are 8 feet thick. The amount of concrete required being over 800, 000 cubic feet, the concrete is brought from the mixers in buckets on a narrow gage line, and deposited by means of cranes
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Panama Canal Under Construction. ca. 1913, Miraflores, Panama, CONCRETE WALLS COMPLETED AND CRANES THAT OPERATED THE CEMENT BUCKETS, MIRAFLORES LOCKS, PANAMA CANAL. The side walls are 50 feet wide at the surface of the floor, perpendicular on the face. The walls are 25 feet thick at the base and narrowing towards the top where they are 8 feet thick. The amount of concrete required being over 800, 000 cubic feet, the concrete is brought from the mixers in buckets on a narrow gage line, and deposited by means of cranes
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This print captures a monumental moment in history - the construction of the Panama Canal in Miraflores, Panama, circa 1913. The focus of the image is on the impressive concrete walls that have been completed at the Miraflores Locks section of the canal. These walls are an incredible engineering feat, measuring 50 feet wide at the surface and perpendicular on their face. The sheer scale of this project becomes apparent as we learn that these walls are 25 feet thick at their base and gradually narrow to a thickness of only 8 feet towards the top. To achieve such precision, over 800,000 cubic feet of concrete was required. Intriguingly, this photo also showcases how technology played a crucial role in constructing these massive structures. Cranes operated by skilled workers can be seen maneuvering cement buckets along a narrow gauge line to deposit them precisely where needed. These cranes were essential for efficiently transporting and distributing vast amounts of concrete throughout this ambitious endeavor. As we gaze upon this remarkable scene frozen in time, it serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination. The completion of these concrete walls marked another significant milestone towards realizing one of mankind's greatest engineering achievements - connecting two oceans through an intricate system known as the Panama Canal.
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