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Caisson Sinking Explained – How Foundations Go Deep! 🔻 #caissonsinking #construction #engineering #deepfoundation #megaprojects #civilengineering #bridgeconstruction #skyscrapers #foundationengineering #underwaterconstruction #heavyequipment | SoWhats Next

Caisson, a sunken panel inside a ceiling, is a type of dome-shaped ceiling. It is generally used in buildings such as palaces, altars, temples and opera stages. The ceiling of ordinary houses does not use caisson. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, caissons generally had three layers: The lower layer was a square well, the middle layer an octagonal well, and the upper layer a circular well. #ChineseCulture #architecture | Xi's Moments

Why Does This Structure Sink Into the Ground? 🤔🏗️ This process is called caisson sinking, an ancient yet highly effective construction technique still used today. A caisson is a large, hollow structure placed on the ground and gradually sunk by carefully removing soil from inside it. As workers excavate the earth beneath, the caisson sinks under its own massive weight. Water is often added to reduce friction along the sides, allowing the structure to descend smoothly and evenly. The real advan