Publications / 2000 Proceedings of the 17th ISARC, Taipei, Taiwan

A Remote-Control System in the Pneumatic Caisson Method

Koichi Fujita
Pages 1-5 (2000 Proceedings of the 17th ISARC, Taipei, Taiwan, ISBN 9789570266986, ISSN 2413-5844)
Abstract:

A remote-control system in the pneumatic caisson method has been developed to control from the ground surface all the operations related to excavation and caisson sinking, thus minimizing workers? exposure to compressed air environment. The entire system consists of a remote-control operation system and a centralized control system on the ground surface that enable unmanned mechanical excavation in compressed air and an automatic operation system of caisson shovel. It increases accuracy of sinking in building pneumatic caisson of high quality, reduces manpower and ensures safe working Environment.

Keywords: Pneumatic caisson, caisson shovel, remote control, automation, shortening contruction period, working environment