- caisson foundation
- основание кессона; кессонное основание
Англо-русский словарь по ядерным испытаниям и горному делу. 2013.
Англо-русский словарь по ядерным испытаниям и горному делу. 2013.
Caisson — (French for box ) may refer to:* Caisson (Asian architecture), a spider web ceiling * Caisson (engineering), a sealed underwater structure * Caisson (military), a two wheeled cart carrying ammunition * Caisson (pen name), of Edward Sperling *… … Wikipedia
Caisson (engineering) — In geotechnical engineering, a caisson is a retaining, watertight structure used, for example, to work on the foundations of a bridge pier, for the construction of a concrete dam, or for the repair of ships. These are constructed such that the… … Wikipedia
caisson — caissoned, adj. /kay seuhn, son/, n. 1. a structure used in underwater work, consisting of an airtight chamber, open at the bottom and containing air under sufficient pressure to exclude the water. 2. a boatlike structure used as a gate for a… … Universalium
foundation — foundational, adj. foundationally, adv. foundationary, adj. /fown day sheuhn/, n. 1. the basis or groundwork of anything: the moral foundation of both society and religion. 2. the natural or prepared ground or base on which some structure rests.… … Universalium
caisson — noun Etymology: French, from Middle French, from Old Occitan, from caissa chest, from Latin capsa more at case Date: circa 1702 1. a. a chest to hold ammunition b. a usually 2 wheeled vehicle for artillery ammunition attachable … New Collegiate Dictionary
caisson crib — noun : a platform of heavy timbers on which rests the caisson used in construction of an underwater pier or foundation … Useful english dictionary
open caisson — noun : a small cofferdam that is set in place, pumped dry, and filled with concrete to form a foundation (as for a pier) … Useful english dictionary
building construction — Techniques and industry involved in the assembly and erection of structures. Early humans built primarily for shelter, using simple methods. Building materials came from the land, and fabrication was dictated by the limits of the materials and… … Universalium
Orient Long Beach Bar Light — ( Bug Light ) Location Off Orient , in Gardiners Bay of Long Island, NY, Coordinates … Wikipedia
Sharps Island Light — Infobox Lighthouse caption = NPS photo by Candace Clifford, 1997 location = SW of Tilghman Island, Chesapeake Bay, Maryland coordinates = coord|38.6391|N|76.3757|W|type:landmark yearlit = 1838 (original), 1866 (second), 1882 (current) automated … Wikipedia
Sandy Point Shoal Light — Infobox Lighthouse caption = 1885 photograph of Sandy Point Light (USCG) location = off Sandy Point near the west end of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge coordinates = coord|39.016|N|76.385|W|type:landmark yearlit = 1883 automated = 1963 yeardeactivated … Wikipedia