Method and apparatus for underwater pile driving

Details Method and apparatus for underwater pile driving Method and apparatus for underwater pile driving

1976-05-18

1977-12-20

Staab, Lawrence J.

Tool driving or impacting

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173DIG1, 61 535, E02D 534

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040635996

ABSTRACT:
Underwater pile driving is implemented by a pile-driving apparatus 14 releasably coupled to a guide sleeve 5 secured to the top of a pile 10. The assembly may be performed on the surface vessel 1 through an opening 4 in a laterally extending platform 2 with the aid of a crane 13, or underwater. The components are lowered on guide cables 8, 9, and after the driving operation is completed, the coupled apparatus 14 and sleeve 5 are raised together. The striking plate 22 for the pile-driving hammer is carried by the apparatus 14.

REFERENCES:
patent: 26073 (1859-11-01), Whipple
patent: 3353362 (1967-11-01), Lubinski
patent: 3491842 (1970-01-01), Delacour et al.
patent: 3714789 (1973-02-01), Chelminski

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