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University of New Mexico

1958

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A Design Of Los Esteros Flood Control Dam, Constantine G. Hadjidakis Aug 1958

A Design Of Los Esteros Flood Control Dam, Constantine G. Hadjidakis

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This thesis covers a preliminary design of the Los Esteros Dam based on limited subsurface investigations and laboratory testing. This earth-filled dam will be 222 feet high and will have a top width of 20 feet.


Construction Of A Heavy Duty Military Airfield On Permafrost., Owen N. O'Leary May 1958

Construction Of A Heavy Duty Military Airfield On Permafrost., Owen N. O'Leary

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An examination of the map of the northern hemisphere will show that the two great population areas of opposing ideologies are located across the arctic regions from each other. This fact has been recognized by the U.S. military authorities since the early 1940’s, and an effort has been made to locate military forces in these regions to act as a possible deterrent to any aggressive action. The nature and geography of this region generally preclude any military forces except combat airfield. The most outstanding and possible only example of a major military airfield located entirely on permafrost material in these …