Building Construction Handbook, Eighth Edition

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Cofferdams ~ these are temporary enclosures installed in soil or
water to prevent the ingress of soil and/or water into the
working area with the cofferdam. They are usually constructed
from interlocking steel sheet piles which are suitably braced or
tied back with ground anchors. Alternatively a cofferdam can be
installed using any structural material which will fulfil the required
function.

Cofferdams

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