Vertical drain

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1998-03-31

2000-07-18

Taylor, Dennis L.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Drainage or irrigation

Porous waterway, e.g., sand drain, etc.

405 36, 405 43, 405258, E02B 1100

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060897880

ABSTRACT:
A vertical drain for draining fluid from ground soil, which drain comprises an elongate core having one or more channels extending along the length of the core to receive fluid; electrically conductive means extending substantially along the length of the core; and a filter surrounding the core, wherein fluid from ground being consolidated passes through the filter into the one or more channels in the core.

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