Ships – Floating platform – Float assembly
Patent
1987-06-04
1989-07-18
Peters, Jr., Joseph F.
Ships
Floating platform
Float assembly
114267, E01D 1514
Patent
active
048482609
ABSTRACT:
A float system comprised of modular units assembled to form relatively rigid floating assemblies in a plurality of configurations is provided. In a preferred embodiment comprising a basic two-tier assembly, the modular units form upper and lower layers which combine to define a buoyant, protected shell. The units are preferably interchangeable so that they may be used for either the upper or lower layer and are assembled in a staggered manner to form overlapping connections. The modular units may be assembled using a buoyant lower layer and a non-buoyant upper layer, or using more than two buoyant layers if desired. Preferred embodiments for unevenly loaded structures include multilayer portions at locations on the structure corresponding to increased loads.
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Glover Brian H.
Halgren Larry R.
Hamilton Kris P.
Mills Warren S.
Bartz Clifford T.
Bellingham Marine Industries, Inc.
Peters Jr. Joseph F.
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