20 mi of massive dikes built to shut off major part of Zuiderzee from North Sea; shafts of basalt used for paving slopes exposed to wave action; clay used for topping out dike; ship locks; pumping stations; in 1924 estimated cost of works was $220,000,000. (see also - similar article by G. R. YOUNG in Military Engr v 24 n 133 Jan-Feb 1932 p 15-9)


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    Title :

    Reclamation of Zuiderzee


    Additional title:

    Eng News-Rec


    Contributors:
    Shaw, A.L. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1932


    Size :

    5 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English