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pneumatic caisson

/njuːˈmætɪk ˈkeɪsən/

Traducción: Cámara o estructura impermeable empleada en construcciones submarinas o subterráneas, llena de aire comprimido para impedir la entrada de agua y permitir que los trabajadores excaven o construyan cimientos.

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C1formalcommontechnical/njuːˈmætɪk ˈkeɪsən/

A watertight chamber or structure used in underwater or underground construction, filled with compressed air to keep water out and allow workers to excavate or build foundations.

  • 🇪🇸Cámara o estructura impermeable empleada en construcciones submarinas o subterráneas, llena de aire comprimido para impedir la entrada de agua y permitir que los trabajadores excaven o construyan cimientos.
  1. Pressurized underwater foundation C2 formal

    A watertight box or chamber used in construction, filled with compressed air to keep water out, allowing workers to excavate and build foundations underwater.

    • The bridge's piers were built using a pneumatic caisson to reach the riverbed.
    • Workers entered the pneumatic caisson through an airlock to dig the foundation.
    • Pneumatic caissons are essential for constructing deep underwater structures.

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