cofferdam

• Estrutura ou câmara estanque construída na água para permitir trabalhos de construção, reparo ou inspeção em local seco, bombeando-se a água para fora da área de trabalho.

A large watertight chamber or structure used to allow construction, repair, or inspection work to be carried out underwater by keeping water out of the work area.

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   A large, watertight chamber or box used in construction to allow work to be done underwater, such as building bridges or repairing ships.

   Ensecadeira

   • The engineers installed a cofferdam to repair the bridge's foundation.
   • Workers pumped water out of the cofferdam to create a dry workspace.
   • Building a cofferdam is essential for underwater construction projects.

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