New Mississippi Railway and road bridge required caisson work under 52-lb. air pressure; swift current demanded unique anchor construction and timber mats to prevent scour; one caisson used as diving bell to level up reef.


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    Title :

    Pneumatic caissons sunk 110 ft. For Vicksburg bridge


    Additional title:

    Eng. News-Rec


    Contributors:

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1929


    Size :

    4 pages


    Remarks:

    6 Figs.


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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