1) Caisson 2) Chamber 3) Pneumatic caisson 4) Type of Dam
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A cofferdam (also called a coffer) is a temporary enclosure built within, or in pairs across, a body of water and constructed to allow the enclosed area to be pumped out, creating a dry work environment for the major work to proceed. Enclosed coffers are commonly used for construction and repair of oil platforms, bridge piers and other support str...
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narrow vacant space between two bulkheads of a ship
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narrow vacant space between two bulkheads of a ship
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• (n.) A water-tight inclosure, as of piles packed with clay, from which the water is pumped to expose the bottom (of a river, etc.) and permit the laying of foundations, building of piers, etc.
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watertight enclosure from which water is pumped to expose the bed of a body of water in order to permit the construction of a pier or other ... [4 related articles]
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Cof'fer·dam noun A water- tight inclosure, as of piles packed with clay, from which the water is pumped to expose the bottom (of a river, etc.) and permit the laying of foundations, building of piers, etc.
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In civil engineering, a cofferdam (coffer-dam)is a water-tight enclosure sometimes of piles packed with clay, from which the water is pumped to expose the bottom of a river, etc. and so permit the laying of foundations, building of piers, etc.
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A cofferdam is a particular form of temporary dam used to exclude water from the site of docks, quay-walls, or the abutments of bridges during construction.
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A structural enclosure installed to retain water in damp soil or bodies of water. The cofferdam is installed and water is pumped out of the enclosure to provide a dry and safe work environment.
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a watertight enclosure placed or constructed in waterlogged soil or under water and pumped dry so that construction or repairs can proceed under normal conditions. · a sealed void between two bulkheads, as for insulation or as an extra barrier to the escape of liquids or vapors.
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