Stabilized float drum

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1997-11-18

1999-03-02

Swinehart, Ed L.

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Float structure

114263, B63B 3544

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058757295

ABSTRACT:
A stabilized float drum is shown having interlocking side and end walls and an upper compartment filled with a flotation medium such as closed cell foam and a lower member with a selected number and size of holes in the surfaces thereof to admit water which then acts as a stabilizing force when the float is subjected to upsetting wave action or eccentric loads. The degree of stabilization or damping is controlled by the relative size of the lower member and the size, placement and number of holes.
Various baffle members are shown which provide varying degrees of resistance to unwanted displacement of floating docks.

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NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Dwg. Project #14-2755 Nov. 1996.

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