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Pontoons are an essential part of dredgers. Pontoons provide buoyancy to dredgers allowing it to float and operate in the waterway
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Monday, May 29, 2023
Monday, May 22, 2023
The Cutter Head is the Primary Excavation Tool on a Dredge
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The cutter head is the primary excavation tool on a dredge. Typically it is a rotating drum with sharp teeth that break up and dislodge debris from the bottom of a waterway.
Spuds are a Set of Vertical Poles that Anchor the Dredge into Place
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Spuds are a set of vertical poles that can be lowered to the bottom of a waterway to anchor the dredge in place. This is important for maintaining stability and precision during the dredging process.
Monday, May 8, 2023
Maintaining Navigable Waterways Through Dredging is Crucial
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Maintaining navigable waterways through dredging is crucial for transportation, commercial fishing, and recreational activities such as boating and swimming.
Monday, May 1, 2023
The First Steam-Powered Dredger was Invented in 1796
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The first steam-powered dredger was invented in 1796 by a man named Jesse Hartley, who was the engineer of the port of Liverpool in England. It was designed to excavate silt and mud from the port's waterways, making it easier for ships to navigate.
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Guy Says . . . “Dredging isn’t just about moving materials. It’s about rebuilding environments, restoring ecosystems, and reshaping what’s possible.”
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