Construction unit, such as quay, container or platform

Details Construction unit, such as quay, container or platform Construction unit, such as quay, container or platform

1977-05-26

1979-06-12

Blix, Trygve M.

Ships

Float structure

114264, B63B 3500

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041576950

ABSTRACT:
Process for producing a connecting construction unit, such as a quay, container or platform, without the use of docks. The first step involves erecting when floating on the sea a rigid raft comprised of floating elements. A construction section is formed on the raft while the latter serves as a permanent under side of the construction section. The construction section has downwardly extending portions comprising connecting portions between the floating elements which are produced using the elements as formwork. The elements have at least two vertical slots which intersect to form a cross or star as a result of the elements being tightened together, the slots being brought into alignment with similar slots of neighboring elements. The elements are subsequently provided or formed with the connecting portions in an upper portion of the slots.
The process can also be used for producing a submersible construction unit adapted to rest on, for example, the bottom of the sea. This process involves erecting a rigid raft having a bottom curvature corresponding to the bottom of the sea at the position of use. A construction section is then formed on the raft and the resulting construction unit is submerged by adjustable weight loading to the use position with the under side resting against the sea bottom. The construction unit has downwardly extending portions composed of rigid, deformable material. The weight loading causes deformation of certain of these portion against minor irregularities on the sea bed.

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patent: 3777689 (1973-12-01), Olsen
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