Pneumatic Caisson (Noun)
Meaning
Large watertight chamber used for construction under water.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The construction team used a large pneumatic caisson to build the foundation of the bridge underwater.
- To excavate the riverbed, engineers employed a pneumatic caisson to create a dry working space.
- The company specialized in designing and building pneumatic caissons for offshore construction projects.
- The pneumatic caisson was carefully lowered into place, allowing workers to begin constructing the underwater tunnel.
- A massive pneumatic caisson was used to build the foundation of the offshore wind farm, protecting workers from the harsh marine environment.