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Madrid Complex  |  Madrid Construction Site

Madrid Construction Site - September 19, 2001 (Click for hi-res image)
September 19, 2001
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Site Preparation and Excavation
Since the last blast was intended to be the final blast, it is important now to make sure the bottom of the excavation ends up at the desired elevation. To do this the excavation is monitored closely with standard surveying techniques.


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