Nonlinear analysis. Soil structure interaction. Abstract: Large cellular reinforced concrete caissons exist as foundations of major long span bridges across waterways in many parts of the country. The ...

These very dense soils provide a good foundation for the bridge caissons and anchorages. Caissons were selected during the conceptual stage of the project to support the bridge towers. They are ...

Keywords: Seismic designs. Large pile groups. Caissons. Retrofitting. Long-span bridges. Ground motions. Soil-foundation-structure interaction (SFSI). Kinematic soil-pile interaction. Linear stiffness ...

A group of architect firms has called for the re-adoption of manual caissons for foundation works to speed up construction and eliminate defective piling. The Association of Architectural ...