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New Panama Canal Locks Have A Concrete Problem

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A core sample pulled from the concrete of the Cocoli Locks where
cracks and leaks have appeared does not bode well for the Panama Canal
expansion project, which is on a strict deadline for completion in
April 2016.

http://gcaptain.com/a-concrete-sample-was-pulled-from-the-new-panama-canal-locks-and-it-does-not-look-good/#.VeBqMn3LDyc

A few concrete vibrators at $1000 each would have helped eliminate those
voids. I didn't see Kevin jump in on this one yet...

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