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    Prior to any foundation design or excavation work to take place‚ soil Geotechnical Investigation using process is carried out by a competent contractor‚ this to explore the surface and subsurface of each foundation. A CME-45B Truck Mounted Auger Drill is used retrieve soil samples‚ all samples are tested in an off-site laboratory. The truck operators are usually exposed to various types of

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    Why Is Pompeii Important

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    the town‚ however‚ one thing that was not buried was the town’s legacy and history. The excavation process that took place in the discovery of these ruins has uncovered the great history‚ along with its historical impact‚ allowing the legacy to live on. The excavation of Pompeii was and continues to be a difficult process‚ requiring the use of many tools‚ techniques‚ people and as a result‚ time. The excavation of Pompeii began unknowingly in 1748 by Carlo Di Borbone‚ a surveying engineer.

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    within an excavation site. The evaluation of skeletal remains‚ artifacts‚ and ruins of buildings are all part of the archaeologist’s duties. Furthermore‚ archaeologists work with other individuals‚ such as builders and construction workers to preserve and handle historical artifacts found within the Earth. Archaeological research is obtained through analyzing laboratory samples‚ data‚ archaeological remains‚ and excavation sites. The information collected by archaeologists during excavation is used

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    trench collapses and that requires the employer to follow requirements and safety procedures. The trenching and excavation requirements of 29 CFR 1926.651 and 1926.652 or comparable OSHA-approved state plan requirements must be complied by the employer at all times. A man made cut‚ dig‚ cavity‚ trench‚ or depression in an earth surface is what defines excavation. Trench is a narrow excavation below the surface of the ground and the maximum width is 15 feet. The length has to be greater than the width

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    Pompeii Case Study

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    inhabited by a mixed population of Oscans‚ Greeks and Etruscans. It was at the end of the 5th century that the Samnities‚ an Italian tribe conquered Pompeii and its surrounding cities. The excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum marked the beginning of modern Archaeology. However‚ the initial excavations‚ which were mostly carried out by armatures and treasure hunters were poorly done and managed. The objectives of the digging had nothing

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    COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF POLYMER AND CERAMIC BURS IN SELECTIVE CARIOUS DENTIN REMOVAL Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare theclinical efficacy and patient perception of steel bur‚ polymer and ceramic bur in caries excavation. Study design 40 children in the age group of 8-14 years with at least three occlusal carious lesions in any of the maxillary/mandibular first permanent molars were included in this study. The selected carious first permanent molar teeth in each patient were

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    Things like beliefs and cultures that help shape daily life are what make up culture. That being said‚ Material Culture is almost anything that is found in an archeologist excavation. Usually what is found is not some extravagant painting or work of art. For the most part‚ what is found is garbage. That garbage though can tell us a lot about that specific culture. For example‚ clothing is a big part of culture. Humans start

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    EXCAVATION‚ GRADING‚ AND FILL The primary section dealing with excavation‚ grading‚ and fill placement in the International Building Code is Section 1804. Other sections of the International Building Code that deal with excavation‚ grading‚ and fill compaction are as follows: * Special inspections (Section 1704.7). Special inspections for grading and fill compaction (site soil inspections) as presented in the International Building Code are summarized in Table 18.1 of this book. * Site work

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    as‚ climate change‚ overpopulation and conflict have been proposed to explain the reasoning for their eventual departure. Observation of geographical positioning on the site alludes to definitive purpose of existing structures. Through extensive excavation

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    to the depth of knowledge concerning prehistoric Mediterranean Europe. Without Evan’s excavations of Knossos and the consequent revelations‚ present day knowledge and understanding of the history of Mediterranean Europe be far less certain and in-depth than it currently is. The first discovery of Knossos as an archaeological site was in 1878‚ by a Greek named Minos Kalokairinos; however the actual excavations were initiated and conducted by Sir Arthur John Evans (Swindale‚ 1998‚ online). Born in

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