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Earthworks have been in use for centuries as a means to help defend military operations. This could be in the form of moats, foxholes, or other …
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Compared to direct diesel drives, diesel electric propulsion systems are technically and operationally superior in virtually all applications. This …
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This article will give you a clear picture on a survey of current sailboats, along with the various stresses acting on the hull of the sailboat and …
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Dynamic soil compaction methods are used to compact soils that cannot be directly accessed. This may be due to high water tables, or may even be due …
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In this article we discuss Admiralty law and Common law, the need for these laws, and conventions that govern flag, coastal, and port states.
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