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SLOUGH ITSELF [1 record]

Record 1 2000-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dredging
CONT

In fine, noncohesive material, a box cut left to slough by itself to angle of repose provokes substantial resuspension.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dragage
CONT

Cette dernière pratique qui consiste à laisser le talus s'affouiller et atteindre par lui-même son angle de repos entraîne une remise en suspension considérable des matériaux lorsqu'ils sont fins et peu cohésifs.

Spanish

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