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It is possible to make a diagonal ramp up a wall suitable for the passage of wheeled vehicles by using beehives and a bulldozer. This method involves a minimum of danger to exposed personnel and can be carried out by 2 sections R.E. in 1 hour. Full details were given in our previous report "Ramping Sea Walls for passage of Wheeled Vehicles".


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