The Analysis of Construction Related to Gravity Caisson Wharf 

Yongyi WANG 

School of River & Ocean Engineering, Chongqing Jiaotong University, Chongqing, 400074, CHINA 

Abstract: In this paper, firstly, the characteristics of gravity caisson wharf construction are introduced. And then, three aspects of gravity caisson wharf construction are analyzed: The first aspect is excavation of foun-dation trench and throwing riprap into foundation trench; The second aspect is construction of caisson; The third aspect is construction of superstructure. Construction of caisson involves the production facilities of caisson, manufacturing, launching, hauling, transporting, placing, filling and backfilling caisson, and filter material in joints between caissons etc. 

Keywords: Gravity caisson wharf; Construction; Analysis