Caissons and piles are two primary foundation types for deep-water bridges. Caissons are
suitable for long-span bridges, deep alluvial deposits, liquefiable soils, and sufficient vessel …

The assessment and control of ground movements during the installation of large diameter
deeply-buried (LDDB) caissons are critically important to maintain the stability of …

The development of installation technologies of open caissons has been lagging behind
increasingly complex construction conditions. For such purpose, a new installation …

Large-diameter open caissons are a widely used construction solution for deep foundations,
underground storage and attenuation tanks, pumping stations, and launch and reception …

Numerical investigations of the whole installation process of giant deep-buried circular open
(GDCO) caissons in undrained clay were conducted using 3D large deformation finite …

Open caisson foundations are often used in large-span bridge construction because of their
advantageous, and an open caisson foundation gradually sinks to a predetermined position …

Large-diameter open caissons are a widely-adopted solution for deep foundations,
underground storage and attenuation tanks, pumping stations, and launch and reception …

Open caisson shafts are a widely adopted solution for a range of geotechnical applications.
An external 'cutting shoe'is a common construction feature used to reduce the soil frictional …

Sinking wells belong to underground facilities. Large-diameter sinking wells are often
constructed as retention basins and reservoirs for wastewater treatment plants, which is …

Using the Vertical Shaft Sinking Machine (VSM) for shaft construction is an emerging
modern technology, which is also currently one of the most advanced techniques in the field …