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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. Suction caisson - Wikipedia

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    A suction caisson can effectively be described as an inverted bucket that is embedded in the marine sediment.Attachment to the sea bed is achieved either through pushing or by creating a negative pressure inside the caisson skirt by pumping water out of the caisson; both of these techniques have the effect of securing the caisson into the sea bed.

  4. Caisson lock - Wikipedia

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    The caisson (or caisoon) was thought to be one solution, although it transpired that the technology of the day was not capable of achieving this type of construction economically. It was designed primarily as a water-saving measure, and also was an attempt to minimise construction costs compared with other engineering solutions of the time.

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    What are the pros Stacey: A surplus of inventory has today's housing market full of affordable homes – some of which are new constructions. Video Transcript: Pros and Cons of Buying a New ...

  6. Shaft (civil engineering) - Wikipedia

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    The use of segmental lining installed by underpinning or caisson sunk to form a circular shaft; Incremental excavation with a shotcrete circular or elliptical lining; Incremental excavation supported by shotcrete, rock bolts, cable anchors and steel sets or ribs; Shafts can be sunk either dry or for methods such as the caisson method they can ...

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

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    Construction loans can be much more involved and nuanced than traditional mortgages, so it’s important to engage the expertise of an experienced lender if going this route. What to ask your builder

  8. Caisson (lock gate) - Wikipedia

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    Ship caisson at Droogdok Jan Blanken at Hellevoetsluis. A caisson is a form of lock gate.It consists of a large floating iron or steel box. This can be flooded to seat the caisson in the opening of the dock to close it, or pumped dry to float it and allow it to be towed clear of the dock.

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    In its Work-At-Home After Covid-19 forecast report, Global Workplace Analytics estimated that the annual environmental impact of half-time remote work (based on the estimate that 56% of the U.S ...