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They froze the Seine (well almost).

On a gelé la Seine.

Author(s) : VRINAT G.

Type of article: Article

Summary

In public works projects, sometimes the only solution is to freeze the ground. Liquid nitrogen or brine are chosen according to the scope and duration of the project. When the Metro tunnels under the Seine were built 100 years ago, the ground was frozen.

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  • Original title: On a gelé la Seine.
  • Record ID : 2001-2948
  • Languages: French
  • Source: Rev. gén. Froid - vol. 91 - n. 1015
  • Publication date: 2001/07
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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