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A caisson foundation is a watertight box or cylinder that is sunk into the ground and filled with concrete to form a deep foundation. It is commonly used for bridge piers and other structures under bodies of water. Caissons are constructed above ground and then sunk into place by excavating material from within. They can be made of reinforced concrete and come in different types depending on their shape and construction method. Caissons transfer building loads deep into the ground or bedrock and help preven
- Author
- Ankur Chauhan
- Language
- EN