NUCLEAR EXCAVATION DESIGN OF A TRANSISTHMIAN SEA-LEVEL CANAL.

Abstract

This paper presents an up-to-date analysis of the application of nuclear excavation technology to the design of a sea-level canal connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The scope also includes consideration of the best means of constructing a transisthmian canal, whether by conventional or nuclear excavation methods, and determination of the total estimated cost of construction. Consideration is given to the Darien region of Panama and the Atrato-Truando region of northwest Colombia. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0681228

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People

  • Bernard C. Hughes

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Colombia
  • Construction
  • Excavation
  • Oceans
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Sea Level

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