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a retaining, watertight
structure used, for example, to work on
thefoundationsof abridgepier, for the
construction of a concretedam, or for
the repair ofships.
These are constructed such that the
water can be pumped out, keeping the
working environment dry.
TYPES OF CAISSON
There are three types of caisson as follows:
Open Caisson.
Can be constructed to depths of 50 m or
more depending on the soil conditions.
Box Caisson.
Pneumatic Caisson.
Have been installed to depths well in excess
of 100 m.
Box caisson
Open Caisson
Pneumatic Caisson
SHAPES OF CAISSON
Basic shapes
Circular Rectangular
Square
Octagonal
USES OF CAISSON
Caissons are more suitable for the deep
foundation under water where the foundation
should be extended up to or below the river bed
so as to obtain the proper stability.
Caissons as type of well foundation is constructed
in rivers and lake, bridges, break water dock
structures for the point of view of shore
protection.
When depth of water in river, lake, or sea etc. are
more, then caisson structure is used.
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
In box caisson the placing of concrete is done for
concrete seal under water, it may not be
satisfactory.
If any obstruction of boulders or logs are
encountered, then progress of work becomes
slow.
The help of divers may be required for excavation
near haunches at the cutting edges.
Construction of pneumatic caissons is much
expensive than open caissons.
During working the various constructional
activities, a proper care has to be taken,
otherwise it may lead to fatal accidents.
Labor cost is high.
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