Translation guide
A caisson is a watertight structure used in underwater construction, such as for bridge piers or foundations. In Japanese, the most common term is ケーソン, a loanword from English. Other terms exist for specific types or contexts.
The general term for a caisson used in civil engineering, especially for bridge foundations, dams, or underwater tunnels.
The most common and widely understood term, borrowed from English. Used in modern engineering contexts.
A caisson was used for the construction of the bridge pier.
A native Japanese term literally meaning 'submerged box'. More formal or technical, often seen in older documents.
The caisson method developed in the 19th century.
Specifically refers to a caisson foundation, emphasizing its use as a foundation structure.
This building stands on a caisson foundation.
A type of caisson that is floated to the site and then sunk, often used for bridge piers or offshore structures.
Direct loan from English 'open caisson'. Used in civil engineering to distinguish from pneumatic caissons.
The open caisson was sunk to the seabed.
Literally 'well crib', an older term for a type of open caisson, often used in traditional well digging or small-scale works.
A caisson where compressed air keeps water out, allowing workers to excavate inside.
Loanword from 'pneumatic caisson'. Standard term in modern engineering.
The pneumatic caisson method involves working under high air pressure.
Japanese term combining 'compressed air' and 'submerged box'. More technical, used in older literature.
Pneumatic caissons carry a risk of caisson disease.
The medical condition caused by rapid decompression, historically associated with caisson workers.
ケーソン is the modern, everyday engineering term. 潜函 is more formal and often appears in historical or legal contexts. For general use, prefer ケーソン.
In modern construction, caissons are common.
The history of the caisson method is old.
井筒を沈めて橋脚を作った。
They sank a well crib to build the bridge pier.
Symptoms of decompression sickness include joint pain.