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Subways are more than just holes through the ground. They have structure to prevent collapse. The inadequacy of such structures was vividly on display in Hollywood, CA during the last phase of construction for The Red Line back in the late '90s. Existing buildings were put at risk.

"It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."
by ARGeezer (ARGeezer a in a circle eurotrib daught com) on Sat Mar 26th, 2011 at 02:48:07 PM EST
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If a hole doesn't have structure, it wouldn't be a hole.
by Jace on Sat Mar 26th, 2011 at 08:50:14 PM EST
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True, but that doesn't mean it is nearly as strong as a purpose built structure.

"It is not necessary to have hope in order to persevere."
by ARGeezer (ARGeezer a in a circle eurotrib daught com) on Sat Mar 26th, 2011 at 10:36:40 PM EST
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