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Prepakt intrusion grout jumbo

Item

Title
Prepakt intrusion grout jumbo
Description
Photo depicts four workers on the "Prepakt" intrusion grout pumping jumbo. Insert valves and hoses run from the pumping jumbo.
Identifier
P00053.jpg
Date
23-Nov-53
Source
Alcan ID no. KR-1476.Job occurred over a two-day period, November 23-24, 1953.Four holes are pumped simultaneously and average advance of grouting approximately 4' per hour.Prepakt aggregate are small rocks poured in around liner. Alcan Collection
Site pages
The Tunnel