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CAISSON LOAD-OUT/LAUNCHING
METHODOLOGY
Airbag Technology
Case Study of Son Duong Port (Samsung C&T)
Current methodology
Onshore construction of
caissons
Simultaneous construction
of 2 caissons
Load-out onto floating
dock via IP-CCVs (pre-
installed hydraulic movers)
Repeat construction of
caissons
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
A. Side-shift caisson
Caisson
B. Realign airbags
C. Load-out of caisson
Precast Site Precast Site
Track Record
Step 3:
1. Installation of rigging system
Winch
Wire
Pulley
Shackle
18m
Diameter1m
Length18m
Pressure0.3MPa
Launching Procedure