Pile, pier and caisson foundations are three different types of deep foundation used in construction. To choose between these three types of deep foundations a foundation engineer…

A pier foundation is a collection of large diameter cylindrical columns to support the superstructure and transfer large super-imposed loads to the firm strata below. It stood several feet above…

The word caisson is derived from latin capsa ^[1] which means box or case.

In Civil Engineering, Caissons denote watertight structures which are constructed in connection with the excavation…

Main functions of caisson foundation are given below.

• Caisson is used in building bridge piers as it stays in water almost all the time.
• Caisson is constructed in connection with excavation for…

As a deep foundation system, caisson has some advantages and disadvantages. Before selecting caisson foundation for a project, one must know the advantages and disadvantages. The major advantages…