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<p><b>Puddling</b> is a traditional <a href="page.php?w=civil_engineering">civil engineering</a> technique used to create watertight barriers in canals, <a href="page.php?w=reservoirs">reservoirs</a>, and earthworks by compacting clay to prevent water leakage. The process involves kneading, mixing, and compacting clay--often with water--to form an impermeable layer known as puddle clay. This method has historically been essential in the construction of canals, dams, and embankments, particularly before the development of modern waterproofing materials.</p><p>
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