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Noun pneumatic caisson has 1 sense
- caisson, pneumatic caisson, cofferdam - large watertight chamber used for construction under water
--1 is a kind of chamber
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Pneumatic Caisson
Description:
A pneumatic caisson is a large, airtight chamber used in underwater construction projects. It is commonly employed to create a stable work environment under water, allowing workers access to perform various tasks.
Senses and Usages:
- Noun: The term "pneumatic caisson" is used to refer to the structure itself, typically consisting of a cylindrical chamber, often made of reinforced concrete or steel.
- Example Sentence: The engineers successfully lowered the pneumatic caisson onto the seabed.
- Noun: In geotechnical engineering, a pneumatic caisson is also a technique used to create deep foundation structures by sinking pre-formed caissons into the ground, then pumping compressed air into them.
- Example Sentence: The construction crew implemented pneumatic caissons to reach the stable bedrock for the skyscraper's foundation.
- Adjective: The adjective form, "pneumatic caisson," describes anything related to or characteristic of a pneumatic caisson.
- Example Sentence: The workers diligently followed the pneumatic caisson guidelines to ensure the safety of the construction process.
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