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Brattice
A brattice is a partition used in mining. It is built between columns of a sub-surface mine to direct air for ventilation. Depending on the type of mine and how the operation is run, brattices can be permanent (concrete block, tailings, or wood) or temporary (cloth). Temporary installations are also called curtains.

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brattice
Jan 01, 2000; brattice. 1. Bartizan . 2. Timber construction overhanging a wall on a fortification.
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Qualceram HQ sold.
Nov 15, 2007; SHAREHOLDERS at Qualceram Shires have approved the sale of the company'sheadquarters in Arklow, Co. Wicklow. The sale of the...
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Feb 02, 2006; THE chances of today's coal miners surviving a mine emergency such as the Sago explosion remain close to the 1969-1970 level when...
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Qualceram to complete sale of Arklow HQ.
Jan 25, 2008; Qualceram to complete sale of Arklow HQ Qualceram Shires, the bathroom goods manufacturer, is set to announce it has completed...
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Gadfly
Dec 05, 2007; KIST and tell, last week's column wondered about the origin of the apparently North-Eastern phrase "See you at the kist".The...
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