caisson monolith
1Caisson (engineering) — In geotechnical engineering, a caisson is a retaining, watertight structure used, for example, to work on the foundations of a bridge pier, for the construction of a concrete dam, or for the repair of ships. These are constructed such that the… …
2monolith — /ˈmɒnəlɪθ / (say monuhlith) noun 1. a single block or piece of stone of considerable size, whether in the natural state, as Uluru, or fabricated, as in architecture or sculpture. 2. an obelisk, column, statue, etc., formed of a single block of… …
3harbours and sea works — Introduction harbour also spelled harbor any part of a body of water and the manmade structures surrounding it that sufficiently shelters a vessel from wind, waves, and currents, enabling safe anchorage or the discharge and loading of… …
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