Artificial floating island

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1995-05-08

1996-06-11

Avila, Stephen

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Floating platform

114267, B63B 3544

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055245498

ABSTRACT:
An artificial floating island is disclosed. The includes a floating structure formed from a plurality of hollow bottomless cells created by a plurality of hexagons and triangular cells. The resulting geometry creates a straight line for pre-stressing of reinforcing. The island is additionally composed of a primary cell, balance cells and secondary cells. The primary cell permits wave and swell action to travel under the structure with little disruption. The top of the secondary cells are polygonal domes for efficient containment of pressure.

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