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  2. Caisson (engineering) - Wikipedia

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    Schematic cross section of a pressurized caisson. In geotechnical engineering, a caisson (/ ˈ k eɪ s ən,-s ɒ n /; borrowed from French caisson 'box', from Italian cassone 'large box', an augmentative of cassa) is a watertight retaining structure [1] used, for example, to work on the foundations of a bridge pier, for the construction of a concrete dam, [2] or for the repair of ships.

  3. Tensioned stone - Wikipedia

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    This method of construction is widely used for concrete structures, but the advantages of using similar techniques with stone are only just being realised.". [ 4 ] For concrete, this problem has been long solved: in addition to conventional tensile reinforcement, engineers developed prestressed concrete methods starting around 1888.

  4. Closure of tidal inlets - Wikipedia

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    In the aftermath of the 1953 storm disaster, the closure of numerous breaches with caissons was contemplated. Given the uncertainty surrounding the final sizes of the gaps and the time-consuming nature of caisson construction, a decision was made shortly after February 1, 1953, to pre-fabricate a considerable quantity of relatively small caissons.

  5. Pros and cons of new-construction homes - AOL

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    Pros and cons of new-construction homes. Jennifer Bradley Franklin. January 16, 2024 at 9:54 AM. Just like buying a new car, purchasing a newly built home comes with the benefit of owning property ...

  6. Video Transcript: Pros and Cons of Buying a New Construction

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    This is the transcript of the video, "Pros and Cons of Buying a New Construction." Stacey: A surplus of inventory has today's housing market full of affordable homes – some of which are new ...

  7. Should You Buy a New Construction Home? Here Are the Pros and ...

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    Construction-only: Covers only the cost of building a home. Compared to a mortgage loan, which is secured by the home, a construction loan is riskier, so you’ll pay higher interest, according to ...

  8. Breakwater (structure) - Wikipedia

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    A breakwater structure is designed to absorb the energy of the waves that hit it, either by using mass (e.g. with caissons), or by using a revetment slope (e.g. with rock or concrete armour units). In coastal engineering, a revetment is a land-backed structure whilst a breakwater is a sea-backed structure (i.e. water on both sides).

  9. Buying New Construction Homes, the Pros and Cons - AOL

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    Here are some pros. With the available inventory of homes in today's market, you might want to take a look at "new construction", which is a new property being offered by a home builder. Wondering ...