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Caisson foundation: Types, pros and cons

Caisson foundation: Types, pros and cons

The Caisson foundation is a significant part of civil engineering used while constructing bridges, docks, etc. The word caisson came from capsa, which signifies box or box-like materials. The caisson foundation is also known as the pier foundation. It is a watertight water barrier structure used as a bridge pier. It is a pre-made hollow box or cylinder that sinks into the ground to a certain preferred depth and is then filled with concrete, thus forming a foundation.

Caisson foundations are similar in shape to pile foundations but are installed differently. It is used when soils of proper bearing strength are found beneath layers of weak surface material such as backfill or peat. Below are mentioned various types and purposes of the caisson foundation and other significant information.

 

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See also: Pile foundation: Importance, application and types

 

Caisson foundation: Purpose

Caisson foundation is used in a few circumstances. Here are those.

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Caisson foundation: Types

There are a few types of caisson foundations. These are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Caisson foundation: Uses

 

Caisson foundation: Advantages

 

Caisson foundation: Disadvantages

 

FAQs

What is the difference between a pile foundation and a caisson foundation?

A pile is a type of deep foundation used to transfer the load of the superstructure to the ground. Caisson foundations are used to build underwater foundations. A box of steel or other material is set in an underwater bed to act as a water barrier. And when the foundation reaches the required depth, the box is filled with concrete.

What is the difference between a cofferdam and a caisson?

The cofferdam is a temporary foundation, and the caisson foundation is permanent.

Why is the caisson used?

Caisson is used as an anchor for any foundation and is fixed underwater. This foundation is used when a bridge of other construction needs underwater support for construction.

 

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