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Crossrail’s first tunnel boring machine unveiled
Europe’s largest construction project has unveiled the first of eight, 1,000 tonne tunnel boring machines TBM that will construct the new Crossrail tunnels under central London. The 140 metre long, fully assembled tunnel boring machine TBM is currently undergoing factory … Continue reading
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A trained border collie in action
The BC says, “Who’s your daddy!”
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NETR Online • Historic Aerials
NETR Online • Historic Aerials.
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Japan builds Tokyo Sky Tree, world’s tallest tower
The Sky Tree makes use of a shinbashira, a central column that features in the architecture of Japanese pagodas. The column acts as a stationary pendulum to counterbalance seismic waves, greatly reducing the sway in the surounding structure. Indeed, there … Continue reading
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Book Review: When The Sacred Ginmill Closes
And each man knows he’ll be alone When the sacred ginmill closes. Classic! Reading this book made me want to head to the nearest bar and start the heavy drinking. Bourbon is for gentlemen, Scotch is for snobs, Amaretto is … Continue reading
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