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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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    Tensioned stone is a high-performance composite construction material: stone held in compression with tension elements. The tension elements can be connected to the outside of the stone, but more typically tendons are threaded internally through a drilled duct.

  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.

  5. 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 ...

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    Pages in category "Construction and civil engineering companies of the United States" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 264 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .

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

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    A new construction costs more, both for the home itself and for the financing. You’ll also have to wait longer to move in — which runs the risk of being hit with a price escalation in the ...

  9. 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.