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FALSE-BOTTOM CAISSON [1 record]

Record 1 1982-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Foundation Engineering
OBS

Carquinez Straits false-bottom caissons under construction in dry dock. (a) Steel cutting edges 53 by 102 1/2 by 13 ft high being fitted with laminated-timber false bottoms.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Technique des fondations
OBS

Caisson à faux plancher du pont de Carquinez Straits en construction en cale sèche. a) Les trousses coupantes en acier de 16 sur 30 m et de 4 m de haut sont munies de faux planchers en bois lamellé.

Spanish

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