Shaft (civil engineering)
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shaft-civil-engineering-288-15307643
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Shaft (civil engineering)
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In civil engineering a shaft is an underground vertical or inclined passageway. Shafts are often entered through a manhole and closed by a manhole cover. They are constructed for a number of reasons including: For the construction of a tunnel
For ventilation of a tunnel or underground structure, aka ventilation shaft
As a drop shaft for a sewerage or water tunnel
For access to a tunnel or underground structure, also as an escape route
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Underground vertical or inclined passageway in civil engineering
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaft_(civil_engineering)
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2022-09-04T22:30:01Z
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