Suction caisson

Okay kiddo, a suction caisson is like a big straw that goes into the ground. Just like how you suck up juice from a straw, a suction caisson sucks up soil and creates a hole in the ground.

This straw is very strong and is made of a big metal cylinder with a pointed end. The pointed end helps it to go deep into the ground. To make it stay in place, the cylinder has a big plate on top that keeps it from moving around.

Now, when the suction caisson gets deep enough into the ground, they pump a lot of water out of the inside of the caisson. This creates empty space inside the cylinder, which creates a vacuum. This vacuum is like a big suction cup that sucks the soil, sand, and water out of the hole.

This makes a big hole that is perfect for building things like wind turbines, bridges, or buildings. And because the suction caisson is so strong, it can hold up a lot of weight and keep the structure from sinking into the ground.

So basically, a suction caisson is a really strong straw that sucks up soil, sand, and water to create a solid hole that can support big structures.