Pneumatic Caisson Foundation
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Pneumatic caisson foundation. In geotechnical engineering a caisson k e s e n or k e s n is a watertight retaining structure used for example to work on the foundations. In suspension bridge modern suspension bridge was the pneumatic caisson which permitted pier foundation at great depths. It was used initially by french british. A caisson foundation also called as pier foundation is a watertight retaining structure.
Caisson construction types advantages and function are discussed. Caissons are hollowed inside and usually constructed at site. Also types and advantage of caissons. Open caissons well foundation pneumatic caissons box caissons.
Caisson and it is not practical to reach suitable soil friction pilings may be driven to form a suitable sub foundationthese. A caisson is a water tight box.