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... drilling technology in the world . This has included test drilling on the continental slope into formations under 1,200 to 3,000 feet of water . The higher - yielding finds at this site have added considerably to the country's proven ...
... drilling technology in the world . This has included test drilling on the continental slope into formations under 1,200 to 3,000 feet of water . The higher - yielding finds at this site have added considerably to the country's proven ...
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... drilling rows of holes into the rock with metal bow drills . Wooden wedges were driven into the holes to fill them completely . The wedges were doused with water , which they absorbed and which caused them to expand , breaking the stone ...
... drilling rows of holes into the rock with metal bow drills . Wooden wedges were driven into the holes to fill them completely . The wedges were doused with water , which they absorbed and which caused them to expand , breaking the stone ...
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... drilling operations , the holes are filled with a high - density liquid slurry , which braces the excavation against collapse but still permits extraction of excavated material . Finally , the basement is dug adjoin- ing the wall , and ...
... drilling operations , the holes are filled with a high - density liquid slurry , which braces the excavation against collapse but still permits extraction of excavated material . Finally , the basement is dug adjoin- ing the wall , and ...
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