Interoceanic Canal Studies - 1970. Annex V. Study of Engineering Feasibility.
Abstract
The Study of Engineering Feasibility was made pursuant to a request by the Atlantic-Pacific Interoceanic Canal Study Commission that the Chief of Engineers determine the engineering feasibility of constructing a sea-level canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and develop preliminary plans and cost estimates for such a canal. A general review was made of basic considerations underlying selection of routes for an interoceanic canal, including criteria which determine its configuration, means available for its construction, cost factors involved, and its ecological implications. Six sea-level canal routes and two lock canal routes studied previously were considered worthy of further investigation. During the course of the investigation three sea-level routes were found sufficiently promising to warrant detailed study and comparison. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1970
- Accession Number
- AD0721167