In Bismarck, North Dakota, blasters masterfully use shaped charges to cut through the steel beams of a 125-foot triple span bridge.
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The Detonators: Bismarck Bridge
In Bismarck, North Dakota, blasters masterfully use shaped charges to cut through the steel beams of a 125-foot triple span bridge.
Added: Apr 8, 2009
Views: 10635 Views
Runtime: 02:25
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