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Ulehake, J.
De drooglegging der Zuiderzee. Het plan J. Ulehake contra het plan C. Lely
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"De drooglegging der Zuiderzee. Het plan J. Ulehake contra het plan C. Lely" by an unknown author is a scientific publication likely written in the early 20th century. The book presents a comparative analysis of two engineering plans for the reclamation of the Zuiderzee in the Netherlands, focusing on Ulehake's plan versus the more widely recognized Lely plan. The discussion revolves around the feasibility and implications of each approach for land and water management. In this work, the author lays out the origins and details of both plans, contrasting Ulehake's "natural" approach with Lely's "artificial" methodology. The manuscript critiques the technical aspects of each design, considering factors such as cost, land value, and environmental impact. Ulehake contends that his plan not only promises a greater yield of usable land but also does so with reduced maintenance costs and a lower risk of flooding. The text urges for further government investigation into Ulehake's proposals, suggesting that it could offer a more sustainable solution to the challenges posed by the Zuiderzee versus Lely's plan, which may exacerbate existing issues. Through this argument, the book illustrates the complex interplay of engineering, economics, and environmental concerns in land reclamation projects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 70.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Reclamation of land -- Netherlands
IJssel Lake (Netherlands)
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Category: Engineering & Technology
Category: Environmental Issues
Category: Economics
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