Method for increasing the stability of an artificial island by m

Details Method for increasing the stability of an artificial island by m Method for increasing the stability of an artificial island by m

1980-09-08

1984-06-26

Corbin, David H.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Marine structure or fabrication thereof

With work deck vertically adjustable relative to floor

405206, 405207, E02B 1708

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044564023

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a method for pre-loading the legs (2,3,4) of an artificial island (1) to increase the stability of the island preloading is performed by ballast (7-17) placed in or on the legs, this ballast being preferably located within flexible bags (17,18,19,22,23,24,25,26,27,33,34,48,49,50,51) placed upon the trussed members (11,12,13,14,15,16) of the legs or upon a plateau (46) supported by beams (45). Instead of bags a rigid receptacle formed by plates (37-40) can be used for receiving ballast. Furthermore, the hollow tubular members (52,53,54,55) can be used for receiving liquid ballast.

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