Caisson
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Caisson may refer to:
- Caisson (Asian architecture)Caisson (Asian architecture)The Caisson , also referred to as a caisson ceiling, or spider web ceiling, in East Asian architecture is an architectural feature typically found in the ceiling of temples and palaces, usually at the centre and directly above the main throne, seat, or religious figure.The caisson is generally a...
, a spider web ceiling - Caisson (engineering)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 water can be pumped out, keeping the working...
, a sealed underwater structure - Limbers and caissons, a two-wheeled cart carrying ammunition
- Caisson (pen name), of Edward Sperling
- Caisson (western architecture), a type of coffer
- Caisson disease, or decompression sickness
- Caisson lockCaisson lockA caisson lock is a type of canal lock in which a narrowboat is enclosed in a sealed box and raised or lowered between two water levels. It was intended primarily as a water-saving measure, but also to save construction costs when compared with other engineering solutions. It was capable of...
, a type of canal lock - Deep foundationDeep foundationA deep foundation is a type of foundation distinguished from shallow foundations by the depth they are embedded into the ground. There are many reasons a geotechnical engineer would recommend a deep foundation over a shallow foundation, but some of the common reasons are very large design loads, a...
, also called a caisson foundation