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A _______ becomes uneconomical in cases where the plan area of foundation work is small as compared to the depth of water.(a) Cofferdam(b) Caisson(c) Pile(d) PitThis question was posed to me in exam.Query is from Classification of Caissons in division Deep Excavations, Pile Foundations and Caisson of Construction & Building Materials

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The correct choice is (a) Cofferdam

Easy explanation: Under such circumstances, cofferdam BECOMES uneconomical. Hence, caisson would prove to be most suitable. At PLACES where cofferdam cannot be Dewatered SUCCESSFULLY, the Caissons are USED.



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