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Innovations of the Big Dig 3 – Scheme-Z => Zakim Bridge, Conclusion
Here’s the last of the major innovations described in the WGBH podcast, The Big Dig, along with my take on how it all turned out. Along with the straight construction challenges of the Dig, described in the previous posts, Fred … Continue reading
Innovations of the Big Dig 2 – Slurry, Jacking, Freezing
Let me again recommend the WGBH podcast, The Big Dig, which was the inspiration for these posts. It’s full of great stories, but I’d like to concentrate on the innovations that made this vast project possible. Last time I talked about a … Continue reading