Translations for „caisson“ in the English » German Dictionary

cais·son [ˈkeɪsɒn, Am sən] N

1. caisson (watertight cabin):

caisson

Caisson m

caisson

Tauchkasten m

caisson sickness (decompression sickness)

Caissonkrankheit f

2. caisson HISTORY:

caisson

Munitionswagen m

caisson N

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caisson

Senkkasten m

Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

caisson sickness (decompression sickness)

Caissonkrankheit f

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

An initial problem with the plane was the stress on the tracks by the caissons.

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The lighthouse was built in 1883 using pneumatic caisson engineering.

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The force pushes up on the bottom caisson's ram, raising the caisson up to the top position.

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Previously, hydraulic shields or pressurized caissons had been used -- with the constant danger of divers suffering the bends, and the necessity for constant diligence.

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If a caisson was not firmly anchored deep enough, a flood could have swept it away.

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It differs from the similar caisson lock design in that the boat does not have to be carried in a submerged chamber.

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The ceiling is decorated with caissons and patterned glass; above: a hidden structure of big iron entablature to support five big chandeliers.

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Wood platforms were constructed on top of the caissons to support the cranes and derricks to be used to handle the wreck.

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The upper reach and top caisson gates open, and water flows into the top caisson until the level equalizes.

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Four electric motors power eight winches per caisson via speed-reduction gearboxes and the 73.15-metre lift is completed in seven minutes.

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