Grouting equipment in Springwells tunnel shaft, Detroit water supply system

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Description

View of grouting equipment in Springwells tunnel shaft, Detroit water supply system. Printed on front: "#21. Springwells tunnel contract section no. 4. Mark R. Hanna Co., contractors. View showing greathead type of grout pan used in grouting. 1 1/2" W.I. grout pipe placed through crown of lining. Grouting follows concreting as soon as possible and is placed with pressures varying 65 to 85 pounds per square inch. May 28, 1928."

Details

Resource ID:: bh017100
Subject:: Tunnels--Michigan--Detroit; Grouting; Detroit (Mich.). Department of Water Supply; Photographic prints
Date:: 1928-05-28
Format:: 1 photographic print mounted on fabric ; 7.5 x 9.5 in.
Department:: Burton Historical Collection
Location:: MS/Detroit Archives. Water Board. Miscellaneous no. 2, 3 of 3, 11:3
Copyright:: Physical rights are retained by DPL. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.